Principal Consultant, Archaeologist

As a Principal Consultant, Archaeologist, you will play a critical leadership role in advancing complex cultural resources projects based out of an ERM US office.

This position offers the opportunity to guide high-impact projects, mentor and develop talent, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to ERM’s continued leadership in environmental and sustainability consulting.

Why This Role Matters?

ERM is seeking a highly motivated Principal Consultant, Archaeologist to join our growing Cultural Resources Services team.

This role combines technical excellence, project leadership, team development, and business growth.

The successful candidate will provide archaeological expertise throughout the United States while supporting project delivery, client service, and business development initiatives.

What Your Impact Is:


* Serve as a senior archaeological leader supporting cultural resources projects throughout the United States.


* Drive quality, consistency, and technical excellence across archaeological investigations and regulatory deliverables.


* Mentor and develop archaeologists while supporting team growth and succession planning.


* Strengthen existing client relationships and cultivate new business opportunities that contribute to ERM’s continued growth.


* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

What You'll Bring:

Required


* Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field of study, or equivalent experience.


* 6–8 years of related paid experience.


* Secretary of the Interior-qualified archaeologist listed as a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA), with skills and experience that meet or exceed SHPO requirements.


* Demonstrated field experience and principal-level oversight for projects, including leading inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery efforts.


* Experience as primary author and/or third-party reviewer on agency-reviewed technical reports, including but not limited to Class I and Class III technical reports, sections of NEPA documents, Cultural Resources Treatment Plans, and related regulatory documentation.


* Experience interacting with regulatory agency personnel as a consultant representing client interests.


* Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams of archaeologists and other technical specialists.


* Ability and willingness to occasionally travel to field sites.


* Previous experience with mapping equipment and other specialized field technologies (e.g., total station, GPS, ArcGIS FieldMaps, Survey123, or similar applications).


* Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.

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