This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Project Archaeologist to support our Cultural Resources Management (CRM) team, with the position open to any WSP office across the Midwest . Be involved in meaningful and impactful projects while working alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering sustainable solutions that serve our clients, communities, and the environment.
At WSP, you'll be part of a global professional services firm that values innovation, integrity, and inclusion. We empower our people to grow their careers, contribute to high-profile projects, and help shape the communities where we live and work.
In addition to our ongoing Phase I, II, and III cultural resources projects, WSP has multiple upcoming efforts ranging from survey to mitigation across Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, Illinois, Michigan, Oklahoma, and Tennessee, with additional work anticipated throughout the Midwest and Southeast.
WSP's Cultural Resources Management team includes highly experienced professionals located across the United States, including staff in Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky; Kansas City and Jefferson City, Missouri, and additional team members throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast. Our collaborative culture allows you to work with subject matter experts nationwide while maintaining flexibility in where you are based.
Your Impact
As a Project Archaeologist, you will play a key role in advancing cultural resources projects by:
Leading heritage and cultural resource projects from planning through execution
Directing field teams on archaeological surveys and excavations
Assisting with development and scoping of medium-sized projects
Interacting with clients, landowners, contractors, and stakeholders
Coordinating and working with tribal monitors and representatives
Supporting client compliance with state and federal regulations
Preparing and contributing to cultural resources reports, data entry, impact assessments, and permitting activities
Conducting professional archaeological investigations, inspections, studies, and surveys
Interfacing with regulatory and historic preservation agencies in a confident, professional manner
Staying current with archaeological methods, procedures, and best practices
Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making in accordance with WSP's Code of Conduct
Performing additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Master's Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Historic Preservation, or a related field
3-5 years of relevant post-graduate experience in Section 106/110 compliance and CRM archaeology, preferably in the Midwest and Southeast
Strong understanding of the regulatory framework for heritage resource management complianceExcellent technical writing and reporting skills
Demonstrated expertise in the archaeology of the Midwest and Southeast regions
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to work independently while providing guidance and leadership to junior staff
Strong attention to detail, organization, and QA/QC standards
Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to WSP health, safety, and conduct policies
Flexibility to work schedules aligned with project needs, including occasional extended workweeks
Ability to travel occasionally based on project requirements
Additional Qualifications Considered:
Specialized expertise supported by publications, presentations, or demonstrated project experience in the Central United States
Active participation in professional archaeological or historic preservation organizations
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
