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Archaeologist jobs are open across cultural resource management, federal agencies, universities, and museums, with specializations in field survey, laboratory analysis, and historic preservation, from entry-level technician to principal investigator and program director. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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This Opportunity
Are you looking for an exciting career where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you learning and growth opportunities? We encourage you to apply for this opportunity. We provide the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow professionally. We’d love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.
We work with top-tier public and private clients supporting medium to large scale environmental projects. Work includes all aspects of cultural resource management including cultural records reviews, surveys, testing, data recovery, monitoring as well as authoring and implementing mitigation and management plans.
We have a career opportunity for a Senior Archaeologist to join our team in Tempe, AZ or in our offices in the Southwest.
Your Impact
- Conducting archeology investigations and preparing reports.
- Scheduling, managing, and conducting fieldwork and documentation associated with archaeological projects for a variety of clients throughout the southwestern United States.
- Responsible for contributing to the development of various levels of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)-compliant documentation.
- Working collaboratively with a variety of project teams and clients in the public and private sectors and handling concurrent assignments.
- Working with federal and state agencies to develop and implement Programmatic Agreements
- Will travel throughout the southwestern United States. Approximately 30% overnight travel.
- Prepare proposals for internal and external clients.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- BA/BS degree (MS/MA preferred) in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
- 5 - 7 + years of professional level experience researching, analyzing, developing and managing archaeological and historic preservation plans, staff, and resources.
- Meet Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology to perform duties for NHPA Section 106 and NEPA compliance.
- Ability to be added to archaeological permits on state, federal, and tribal lands in the U.S. Southwest including Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, California, and Navajo Nation.
- 5 + years of experience working with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
- Working knowledge of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Section 106 compliance, and general archeological practices is required.
- Knowledge of the State Historic Preservation Act (A.R.S. § 41-861 et seq), and the Arizona Antiquities Act (A.R.S. § 41-841 et seq), Title 37, Public Land statutes, and ASLD Administrative Rules and Regulations.
- Experience working on local, state, and federal projects.
- Knowledge of Southwestern archaeology, anthropology, history and historic preservation.
- Ability to analyze technical reports for accurate information regarding cultural resources, legal descriptions, and land ownership.
- Ability to apply methods, techniques and practices used to direct archaeological and historic site assessment and mitigation programs.
- Ability to research, analyze, develop, and manage archaeological and historic preservation plans, staff, and resources.
- Ability to coordinate archaeological mitigation measures for the preservation of cultural resources through avoidance or recovery of significant archaeological materials.
- Must be detail oriented and have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and must be technologically proficient including experience with databases.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with various project teams and a variety of clients in the public and private sectors and handle concurrent assignments.
- Ability to grow, mentor, and manage small teams of archaeologists and project staff.
- Must have the capability to prepare proposals for internal and external clients.
- Ability to communicate with Federal and State agencies and the private sector.
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout the southwestern United States. Approximately 30% overnight travel.
- Must pass drug test, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $78,100 - $113,850
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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This Opportunity
Are you looking for an exciting career where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you learning and growth opportunities? We encourage you to apply for this opportunity. We provide the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow professionally. We’d love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.
We work with top-tier public and private clients supporting medium to large scale environmental projects. Work includes all aspects of cultural resource management including cultural records reviews, surveys, testing, data recovery, monitoring as well as authoring and implementing mitigation and management plans.
We have a career opportunity for a Senior Archaeologist to join our team in Tempe, AZ or in our offices in the Southwest.
Your Impact
- Conducting archeology investigations and preparing reports.
- Scheduling, managing, and conducting fieldwork and documentation associated with archaeological projects for a variety of clients throughout the southwestern United States.
- Responsible for contributing to the development of various levels of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)-compliant documentation.
- Working collaboratively with a variety of project teams and clients in the public and private sectors and handling concurrent assignments.
- Working with federal and state agencies to develop and implement Programmatic Agreements
- Will travel throughout the southwestern United States. Approximately 30% overnight travel.
- Prepare proposals for internal and external clients.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- BA/BS degree (MS/MA preferred) in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
- 5 - 7 + years of professional level experience researching, analyzing, developing and managing archaeological and historic preservation plans, staff, and resources.
- Meet Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology to perform duties for NHPA Section 106 and NEPA compliance.
- Ability to be added to archaeological permits on state, federal, and tribal lands in the U.S. Southwest including Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, California, and Navajo Nation.
- 5 + years of experience working with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
- Working knowledge of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Section 106 compliance, and general archeological practices is required.
- Knowledge of the State Historic Preservation Act (A.R.S. § 41-861 et seq), and the Arizona Antiquities Act (A.R.S. § 41-841 et seq), Title 37, Public Land statutes, and ASLD Administrative Rules and Regulations.
- Experience working on local, state, and federal projects.
- Knowledge of Southwestern archaeology, anthropology, history and historic preservation.
- Ability to analyze technical reports for accurate information regarding cultural resources, legal descriptions, and land ownership.
- Ability to apply methods, techniques and practices used to direct archaeological and historic site assessment and mitigation programs.
- Ability to research, analyze, develop, and manage archaeological and historic preservation plans, staff, and resources.
- Ability to coordinate archaeological mitigation measures for the preservation of cultural resources through avoidance or recovery of significant archaeological materials.
- Must be detail oriented and have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and must be technologically proficient including experience with databases.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with various project teams and a variety of clients in the public and private sectors and handle concurrent assignments.
- Ability to grow, mentor, and manage small teams of archaeologists and project staff.
- Must have the capability to prepare proposals for internal and external clients.
- Ability to communicate with Federal and State agencies and the private sector.
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout the southwestern United States. Approximately 30% overnight travel.
- Must pass drug test, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $78,100 - $113,850
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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- Consulting & Professional Services
- Government & Public Sector
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in archaeologist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field
- Experience conducting pedestrian survey and Phase I, II, or III investigations
- Familiarity with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act compliance processes
- Proficiency with GPS data collection, GIS software such as ArcGIS, and artifact cataloging systems
- Ability to meet state SHPO principal investigator qualifications for at least one jurisdiction
- Valid driver's license and physical ability to work in varied outdoor field conditions
Tips for Your Archaeologist Job Search
Tailor your resume for CRM versus academia
Cultural resource management firms and universities screen for very different experience. CRM employers want field hours, Section 106 compliance familiarity, and report-writing volume. Academic postings prioritize publications and grant history. Keep two versions and swap them based on the posting.
List your principal investigator eligibility clearly
Many archaeologist postings require PI eligibility under your state's SHPO standards. If you meet those qualifications, name the states where you qualify in a dedicated credentials line near the top of your resume so hiring managers don't have to dig for it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists archaeologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by regulatory driver
Archaeologist demand spikes around infrastructure projects subject to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Search for openings tied to DOT contracts, Army Corps of Engineers projects, and federal land management agencies to find roles with steady, funded workloads.
Prepare a sample technical report for interviews
CRM firms routinely ask candidates to walk through a report they authored. Bring a redacted example showing your site description, artifact analysis, and recommendations. This is more persuasive than a portfolio of photos and signals you can produce billable work immediately.
Negotiate field season scheduling before accepting
Many archaeologist offers carry implicit expectations about extended field rotations. Ask the hiring manager directly how many consecutive weeks in the field are typical and whether you get schedule input. Getting this in writing protects you from a mismatch after your start date.
Archaeologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most archaeologists?
The companies hiring the most archaeologists right now include Terracon Consultants, WSP, and Wright Service, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. CRM consulting firms and federal agencies consistently account for the largest share of posted positions.
How many archaeologist jobs are remote?
About 64% of archaeologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with most of those concentrated in GIS analysis, report editing, data management, and compliance review roles rather than field-based positions. Roles requiring physical survey or excavation are almost always on-site or travel-heavy.
How do you become an archaeologist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in anthropology or archaeology, then gain field hours through a field school, volunteer excavations, or a technician position at a CRM firm. Most employers require a master's degree for project management or PI-level work. Build experience in GIS, artifact analysis, and federal compliance regulations to move into mid-level roles.
How do you get hired as an archaeologist with little or no experience?
Enroll in a recognized field school to earn your first documented field hours, which most CRM firms treat as a baseline requirement. Apply for archaeological technician roles, which are the standard entry point in the industry. Highlight any coursework in lithic or ceramic analysis, experience with GPS units, and any Section 106 training, even if self-directed.
What does the archaeologist interview process look like?
Most CRM firms start with a phone screen focused on your field experience and report-writing background, followed by a technical interview where you may be asked to walk through a past project. Federal agency and academic interviews often include a presentation or writing sample review. Expect questions about PI eligibility, specific regional knowledge, and your experience with NHPA compliance.
Where can I find and apply to archaeologist jobs?
You can find and apply to archaeologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience level, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing from the same place without having to track down individual employer career pages.
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