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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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Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States.
ESA seeks a highly motivated Archaeologist in the Seattle area with 3+ years of experience performing cultural resources surveys, testing, data recovery, and monitoring, recording, recordation of archaeological resources, and preparing environmental permit applications and supporting documentation. Candidates must be located in and/or around the Seattle, Washington metropolitan area for on-site field work for further consideration. The ideal candidate will be available to work on a hybrid schedule from ESA's Seattle office.
Who You Are
- ESA is currently seeking a highly qualified and experienced Archaeologist to manage projects for a growing group of cultural resources specialists within our Northwest Cultural Resources Group. The selected candidate will manage and carry out archaeological investigations and technical document preparation on a wide range of interesting projects throughout the region and will be part of an interdisciplinary team working with Water, Energy, Community Development, Transportation, Airports, Natural Resources, and Environmental Hydrology experts.
- Successful candidate should have excellent technical skills, writing, time/budget management, and organizational capabilities; agency coordination and client service experience; proficiency in the management of archaeological and tribal resources within the context of NEPA/SEPA, Section 106, and Executive Order 21-02; experience conducting WISAARD and OARRA records searches; experience with leading archaeological survey and testing projects, documentation, evaluation, and treatment of precontact and historic-period archaeological resources. GIS experience is a plus.
- Qualified candidates must hold a graduate degree in archaeology, geoarchaeology, or a closely related field and possess the ability to lead survey crews and produce well-written and technically supported cultural resources documents. The successful candidate possesses SOI (Secretary of the Interior) qualifications. This position requires the ability to work collaboratively with clients and interdisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget in a fast-paced work environment. Excellent organizational and strong problem-solving skills are required.
- The candidate will demonstrate a clear understanding of project management principles and practices and be responsible for the delivery of high-quality work products. Preference for candidates who have the knowledge and skillset to mentor junior staff members.
- You enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack; and are able to lift at least 40 pounds. Candidates should be confident working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments. Physical outdoor work may include, but may not be limited to, extensive field work and site visits in all types of weather, traversing uneven ground and sometimes steep terrain in forested environments, fields, arid lands, along stream banks, and in coastal/intertidal areas. Fieldwork is anticipated to be up to approximately one week per month.
- You possess a valid driver's license and have experience driving 4WD vehicles off-road.
- We may request a writing sample as a stage in the interview process.
- Ability to pass a background and DMV record check.
What You Will Do for ESA
- Independently manage and conduct archaeological resources assessments.
- Lead archaeological resources survey.
- Lead archaeological resources portions of multi-disciplinary projects engaged as part of a larger team of varied experts.
- Manage and conduct archival research, development of historic and cultural contexts, archaeological survey and resource documentation, resource evaluations, and impacts analysis meeting NEPA/SEPA, Section 106, and Executive Order 21-02 requirements.
- Serve as primary author of archaeological resource assessment reports.
- Receive minimal direction for most tasks and receive direction on unusual or difficult assignments.
- Supervision of small project teams.
- Participate in and/or lead client meetings.
- Prepare draft scopes of work and budgets for small and mid-size projects and for selected tasks on large projects.
- Communicate with senior staff and teaming partners to support environmental analyses and permit compliance.
- Collaborate with architectural historians, paleontologists, and other specialists and incorporate work products into technical reports.
What's Special About Our Northwest Cultural Resources Team
Our Cultural Resources Team includes precontact and historical archaeologists, geoarchaeological specialists, tribal engagement specialists, architectural historians, and historians that provide expertise for many local, state, and federal agencies throughout the Northwest. Our work matters because we assist agencies in ensuring that our nation's history and that of the tribal communities with whom we work are protected where possible and treated with respect. We value creative thinking, teamwork, and multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary engagement and integration.
Who We Are
We are a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm who values diversity and inclusion and celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. Our culture is built on mutual respect, recognizing that our variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to better solutions, which fosters our continued success for our employee-owners and clients.
In accordance with ESA's duty and responsibility to provide and maintain a safe workplace that is free of known hazards and to minimize the exposure to potential hazards, any employee who works from an ESA office or conducts any other in-person ESA work-related activity is required to submit their proof of vaccination status or have received an approved exemption and accommodation in states which this applies.
If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Human Resources Department via email: humanresources@esassoc.com for assistance.
Please include the following in your message so we can promptly address your request:
- Full name
- The best method to contact you (phone number and/or email address)
- Title of Job Position Applied
- Description of your accommodation request
ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. (EOE M/V/F/D)
INTRODUCTION
Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States.
ESA seeks a highly motivated Archaeologist in the Seattle area with 3+ years of experience performing cultural resources surveys, testing, data recovery, and monitoring, recording, recordation of archaeological resources, and preparing environmental permit applications and supporting documentation. Candidates must be located in and/or around the Seattle, Washington metropolitan area for on-site field work for further consideration. The ideal candidate will be available to work on a hybrid schedule from ESA's Seattle office.
Who You Are
- ESA is currently seeking a highly qualified and experienced Archaeologist to manage projects for a growing group of cultural resources specialists within our Northwest Cultural Resources Group. The selected candidate will manage and carry out archaeological investigations and technical document preparation on a wide range of interesting projects throughout the region and will be part of an interdisciplinary team working with Water, Energy, Community Development, Transportation, Airports, Natural Resources, and Environmental Hydrology experts.
- Successful candidate should have excellent technical skills, writing, time/budget management, and organizational capabilities; agency coordination and client service experience; proficiency in the management of archaeological and tribal resources within the context of NEPA/SEPA, Section 106, and Executive Order 21-02; experience conducting WISAARD and OARRA records searches; experience with leading archaeological survey and testing projects, documentation, evaluation, and treatment of precontact and historic-period archaeological resources. GIS experience is a plus.
- Qualified candidates must hold a graduate degree in archaeology, geoarchaeology, or a closely related field and possess the ability to lead survey crews and produce well-written and technically supported cultural resources documents. The successful candidate possesses SOI (Secretary of the Interior) qualifications. This position requires the ability to work collaboratively with clients and interdisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget in a fast-paced work environment. Excellent organizational and strong problem-solving skills are required.
- The candidate will demonstrate a clear understanding of project management principles and practices and be responsible for the delivery of high-quality work products. Preference for candidates who have the knowledge and skillset to mentor junior staff members.
- You enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack; and are able to lift at least 40 pounds. Candidates should be confident working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments. Physical outdoor work may include, but may not be limited to, extensive field work and site visits in all types of weather, traversing uneven ground and sometimes steep terrain in forested environments, fields, arid lands, along stream banks, and in coastal/intertidal areas. Fieldwork is anticipated to be up to approximately one week per month.
- You possess a valid driver's license and have experience driving 4WD vehicles off-road.
- We may request a writing sample as a stage in the interview process.
- Ability to pass a background and DMV record check.
What You Will Do for ESA
- Independently manage and conduct archaeological resources assessments.
- Lead archaeological resources survey.
- Lead archaeological resources portions of multi-disciplinary projects engaged as part of a larger team of varied experts.
- Manage and conduct archival research, development of historic and cultural contexts, archaeological survey and resource documentation, resource evaluations, and impacts analysis meeting NEPA/SEPA, Section 106, and Executive Order 21-02 requirements.
- Serve as primary author of archaeological resource assessment reports.
- Receive minimal direction for most tasks and receive direction on unusual or difficult assignments.
- Supervision of small project teams.
- Participate in and/or lead client meetings.
- Prepare draft scopes of work and budgets for small and mid-size projects and for selected tasks on large projects.
- Communicate with senior staff and teaming partners to support environmental analyses and permit compliance.
- Collaborate with architectural historians, paleontologists, and other specialists and incorporate work products into technical reports.
What's Special About Our Northwest Cultural Resources Team
Our Cultural Resources Team includes precontact and historical archaeologists, geoarchaeological specialists, tribal engagement specialists, architectural historians, and historians that provide expertise for many local, state, and federal agencies throughout the Northwest. Our work matters because we assist agencies in ensuring that our nation's history and that of the tribal communities with whom we work are protected where possible and treated with respect. We value creative thinking, teamwork, and multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary engagement and integration.
Who We Are
We are a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm who values diversity and inclusion and celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. Our culture is built on mutual respect, recognizing that our variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to better solutions, which fosters our continued success for our employee-owners and clients.
In accordance with ESA's duty and responsibility to provide and maintain a safe workplace that is free of known hazards and to minimize the exposure to potential hazards, any employee who works from an ESA office or conducts any other in-person ESA work-related activity is required to submit their proof of vaccination status or have received an approved exemption and accommodation in states which this applies.
If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Human Resources Department via email: humanresources@esassoc.com for assistance.
Please include the following in your message so we can promptly address your request:
- Full name
- The best method to contact you (phone number and/or email address)
- Title of Job Position Applied
- Description of your accommodation request
ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. (EOE M/V/F/D)
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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.
Green Card Archaeologist: 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 visa, 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.