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Archaeologist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when a U.S. employer files PERM labor certification with DOL, confirming no qualified domestic worker is available. Federal agencies, universities, and cultural resource management firms are active sponsors. Demonstrating specialized fieldwork credentials strengthens your petition significantly.
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As an Archaeological Field Supervisor (Project Scientist) for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), in our St. Louis, MO, you’ll manage project teams to navigate today’s complex environmental regulatory landscape, helping our commercial, institutional, and energy clients with cultural resource compliance. You’ll manage all phases of both historic and prehistoric archaeological investigations; project work will include development of archaeological work plans, fieldwork, artifact analysis and curation, report preparation, and development and implementation of mitigation plans. Working with clients, contractors, and local government officials, you’ll impact the whole project - from conceptual and design phases, through the regulatory review process, bidding, and construction.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field (e.g., must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines)
- 3+ years of demonstrated experience in historic and prehistoric archaeological investigations
- Supervisory field and analytic experience in general North American archaeology, preferably Midwest
- Archaeological research, administration, or management
- Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion
- Ability to work outdoors under various field conditions
- Ability to travel (75%) for out-of-town work
- Ability to speak and write professionally
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Familiarity with GPS devices, geomorphological techniques, and GIS
About us:
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
COMPENSATION:
The posting range for this position is between $50,000 - $75,000 based on experience and location (in addition, CEC offers overtime pay and other great benefits).
THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS
If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.
Overview:
As an Archaeological Field Supervisor (Project Scientist) for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), in our St. Louis, MO, you’ll manage project teams to navigate today’s complex environmental regulatory landscape, helping our commercial, institutional, and energy clients with cultural resource compliance. You’ll manage all phases of both historic and prehistoric archaeological investigations; project work will include development of archaeological work plans, fieldwork, artifact analysis and curation, report preparation, and development and implementation of mitigation plans. Working with clients, contractors, and local government officials, you’ll impact the whole project - from conceptual and design phases, through the regulatory review process, bidding, and construction.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field (e.g., must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines)
- 3+ years of demonstrated experience in historic and prehistoric archaeological investigations
- Supervisory field and analytic experience in general North American archaeology, preferably Midwest
- Archaeological research, administration, or management
- Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion
- Ability to work outdoors under various field conditions
- Ability to travel (75%) for out-of-town work
- Ability to speak and write professionally
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Familiarity with GPS devices, geomorphological techniques, and GIS
About us:
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
COMPENSATION:
The posting range for this position is between $50,000 - $75,000 based on experience and location (in addition, CEC offers overtime pay and other great benefits).
THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS
If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Archaeologist
Document your fieldwork specializations before applying
Compile site reports, published research, and project records that demonstrate expertise in a specific period, region, or method. PERM requires your employer to define the role narrowly, and your credentials need to match that definition precisely.
Target cultural resource management firms with federal contracts
CRM firms holding long-term federal contracts under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act often sponsor foreign archaeologists repeatedly. Their DOL PERM filing history reflects ongoing workforce needs that align with sponsored positions.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with green card filing history
Search Migrate Mate by job title and filter for employers with active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship records. This lets you skip outreach to employers with no green card filing history and focus on those already familiar with the PERM process.
Verify your degree equivalency before PERM begins
EB-3 professional positions require a U.S. bachelor's equivalent. If your archaeology degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before your employer files. Mismatches at this stage can invalidate the entire petition.
Clarify sponsorship intent during the offer stage
Ask directly whether the employer has filed PERM before and whether they use immigration counsel. Employers unfamiliar with DOL's supervised recruitment requirements often stall or withdraw after an offer, so confirming this before accepting protects your timeline.
Understand how prevailing wage shapes your job offer
DOL sets the wage floor for your specific role using OFLC Wage Search data by job zone and location. Your employer must offer at least that wage on the PERM application, so check the posted wage level against current O*NET classifications for archaeologists before negotiations close.
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Find Archaeologist JobsArchaeologist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Archaeologist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most archaeologist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers or professionals requiring a bachelor's degree. Roles demanding an advanced degree, such as a research director or senior principal investigator position, may qualify under EB-2. The classification depends on what your employer defines as the minimum requirement in the PERM application, not your personal credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for archaeologists?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status. Unlike the H-1B, there is no annual lottery for EB-3 petitions, and most countries outside India and China face no significant priority date backlog at that category. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months before the I-140 petition even begins.
Which types of employers typically sponsor archaeologists for green cards?
Cultural resource management firms, federal agencies including the National Park Service and Army Corps of Engineers, state historic preservation offices, and research universities are the most consistent sponsors. CRM firms with long-term federal contracts tend to have established immigration processes because they hire foreign specialists regularly for specific regional or methodological expertise.
How can I find archaeologist jobs where the employer is already willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search archaeologist positions filtered by employers with documented EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with PERM. Targeting sponsors with prior filings in your specialty reduces the risk of an employer withdrawing support mid-process due to unfamiliarity with DOL's supervised recruitment requirements.
Can my employer start PERM while I am working in the U.S. on another visa status?
Yes. PERM labor certification is employer-driven and can begin regardless of your current nonimmigrant status. Your employer files with DOL, not USCIS, so it runs in parallel with any valid work authorization you hold. Once PERM is certified and the I-140 is approved, you file the I-485 adjustment of status application to change to permanent resident without leaving the U.S.
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