Archaeologist

Description

Your role at GEI.

This mid-level archaeology position will assist on various projects throughout the midwestern US and occasionally other parts of the US.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• With assistance from Cultural Resources Group Leader, pursue new clients and projects.
• Prepare technical scopes of work for proposals and projects, project budgets, requests for proposals for contractors, and technical reports.
• Assist with project management tasks and manage small projects.
• Plan and lead the implementation of archaeological surveys, site recordations, and site excavations (evaluations and data recovery).
• Supervise field crews.
• Prepare cultural resources reports in support of Section 106 compliance and state regulations.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and/or local agencies to support projects.
• Assist agencies and other clients with Native American coordination.
• Prepare National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) cultural resources sections.
• Interact with clients and attend client and project meetings.
• Participate actively in trade organizations and conferences, deliver presentations, and write technical papers.
• This position has a field component; travel and some overnight travel is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Archaeology or closely related field.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist.
• 8 years of archaeological consulting or agency experience in midwestern US.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and experience independently preparing complex technical documents for various cultural resources projects.
• Ability to manage and organize several projects at the same time.
• Willingness and ability to travel on short-term assignments as needed.
• Willingness and ability to perform field tasks and oversight.
• Candidates must also be knowledgeable of federal cultural resources regulations and midwestern US state regulations.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With more than 40 offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry.

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As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.

GEI’s Total Rewards Package

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Home Office and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• And More…