Mid-Level Archaeologist

Your Impact:

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the “why” of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we’re integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

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Jacobs Ecosystems, Restoration, Science and Permitting group seeks a mid-level Archaeologist with experience in the US Pacific Northwest to be based in our Bellevue/Seattle, Washington office, with the understanding that telecommuting and archaeological fieldwork would comprise most work hours. This position involves providing cultural resources support for planning, engineering, and construction services to government and private clients.

In this role, your duties will include archaeological survey, testing, evaluation, data recovery, and construction monitoring, as well as other tasks as assigned. Using your experience, you’ll serve as a senior crew chief or archaeological field director on field projects and a primary/co-author on reports. You’ll complete analysis of archaeological materials, keep detailed field notes and archaeological site records, and research. You’ll work outdoors in remote locations and for extended periods under all weather conditions, often traversing rugged terrain. You’ll have the opportunity to work on projects and with clients in both the public and private sectors, often working on multiple projects at a time. Your ability to write clearly and professionally is very important. Familiarity with the use of GPS units (Trimble) and tablets (Collector) will be vital. Your keen awareness for workplace safety in remote and urban conditions and within active transportation corridors is expected, as is a willingness to work independently or with limited supervision when conditions are appropriate will be key.

Jacobs health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, and if eligible, a deferred compensation plan, and Executive Deferral Plan. We have an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for eligible full-time exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

The base salary range for this position is $67,300 to $117,800 for an Intermediate level position and $82,000 to $143,400 for an Associate level position. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Bachelors in Anthropology or Archaeology with a graduate degree in a relatable field; or a Masters in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a relatable field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the field.
• Previous experience as a crew chief or field director.
• Meet Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology (36 CFR 61).
• Demonstrated skills in cultural resources management, including supervisory experience on survey and excavation projects.
• Knowledge of federal historic preservation laws and policies, including NEPA, NHPA, ARPA, and NAGPRA, as well as Washington, Oregon, and other regional state laws and policies.
• Knowledge of computers and GPS equipment, including MS Office Suite.
• Ability/willingness to travel to distant or remote sites, for extended periods as necessary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills to effectively complete assigned workload within defined timelines and in accordance with established standards

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience in Washington, Oregon, or Idaho
• At least 8 years of field experience in archaeological survey and excavation.
  
• Additional experience in historical archaeology, lithic analysis, faunal analysis, ethnography, GIS, and/or osteology.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist.
• Experience working in the consulting environment.
• Demonstrated experience with renewable energy and transmission line/utility corridor projects.

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.