Senior Archaeologist

About the Role

• Manage heritage and cultural resources, preserving histories for the future. • Deliver quality cultural resource compliance for diverse clients. • Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, and other tools to determine project locations and archaeological sensitivities. • Prepare and assist with cultural resources survey reports, data entry, impact assessments, and permitting activities (e.g., CEQA, NEPA). • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for data integrity, documentation, training, monitoring, reporting, and record retention. • Identify risks and provide impact assessments, contributing to threat mitigation and permitting to minimize impacts on cultural and scientific resources. • Oversee and collaborate with cross‑functional teams in project execution. • Interact professionally with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients. • Exercise ethical decision‑making regarding company resources and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸heritage management
• ▸cultural compliance
• ▸gis mapping
• ▸survey reporting
• ▸regulatory compliance
• ▸risk assessment

What You Bring

WSP is searching for an experienced Senior Professional Archaeologist to work across Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, with locations including Houston, San Antonio, Dallas/Fort Worth, El Paso, New Orleans, Tulsa, and Shreveport. The role blends technical writing, research, and supervision of fieldwork, and is part of the Heritage and Cultural Resources Earth & Environment Team. It is a writing‑ and compliance‑focused position (approximately two‑thirds report writing and research, one‑third field support) suited to candidates who prefer detail‑oriented work over full‑time field supervision. • Master’s Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, historic preservation, or related field. • Minimum 5 years of post‑education experience in Section 106/110 compliance. • At least 10 years of CRM archaeology experience, preferably in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, or Arkansas. • Qualified as Principal Investigator on state and federal permits in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. • Strong technical writing skills and experience producing reports, impact evaluations, siting reports, and permit applications. • Knowledge of state and federal protection regulations, preservation guidelines, and consulting processes. • Effective interpersonal and communication skills for scientific and non‑scientific audiences. • Proven self‑leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization in dynamic environments. • Ability to guide junior team members while maintaining QA/QC standards. • Proficiency with business writing, office automation, and relevant software tools. • Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to interpret data and achieve project objectives. • Willingness to travel as project requirements dictate; occasional travel required. • Ability to work schedules beyond the typical workweek when needed. • Must pass WSP Motor Vehicle screening; relocation assistance not provided. • Preferred: publications, presentations, and regional experience demonstrating expertise. • Preferred: active participation in professional practice organizations. • Preferred: knowledge of field GPS equipment, including ArcGIS FieldMaps. • Additional: ability to travel for site investigations and perform essential duties; reasonable accommodations available.

Requirements

• ▸master's
• ▸10+ years
• ▸crm archaeology
• ▸arcgis
• ▸technical writing
• ▸qa/qc

Benefits

Team members enjoy access to an extensive network of resources and collaborative opportunities with diverse colleagues worldwide. The firm offers a flexible, agile workplace model and a comprehensive benefits suite—including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement savings—to support health and financial stability throughout an employee’s career.

Work Environment

Field