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As a Principal Consultant, Archaeologist, you will play a critical leadership role in advancing complex cultural resources projects based out of an ERM US office. This position offers the opportunity to guide high-impact projects, mentor and develop talent, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to ERM’s continued leadership in environmental and sustainability consulting.
Why This Role Matters?
ERM is seeking a highly motivated Principal Consultant, Archaeologist to join our growing Cultural Resources Services team. This role combines technical excellence, project leadership, team development, and business growth. The successful candidate will provide archaeological expertise throughout the United States while supporting project delivery, client service, and business development initiatives.
What Your Impact Is:
- Serve as a senior archaeological leader supporting cultural resources projects throughout the United States.
- Drive quality, consistency, and technical excellence across archaeological investigations and regulatory deliverables.
- Mentor and develop archaeologists while supporting team growth and succession planning.
- Strengthen existing client relationships and cultivate new business opportunities that contribute to ERM’s continued growth.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field of study, or equivalent experience.
- 6–8 years of related paid experience.
- Secretary of the Interior-qualified archaeologist listed as a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA), with skills and experience that meet or exceed SHPO requirements.
- Demonstrated field experience and principal-level oversight for projects, including leading inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery efforts.
- Experience as primary author and/or third-party reviewer on agency-reviewed technical reports, including but not limited to Class I and Class III technical reports, sections of NEPA documents, Cultural Resources Treatment Plans, and related regulatory documentation.
- Experience interacting with regulatory agency personnel as a consultant representing client interests.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams of archaeologists and other technical specialists.
- Ability and willingness to occasionally travel to field sites.
- Previous experience with mapping equipment and other specialized field technologies (e.g., total station, GPS, ArcGIS FieldMaps, Survey123, or similar applications).
- Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- BLM Principal Investigator qualifications.
- Established experience obtaining BLM Cultural Resources Use Permits and other applicable federal and state permits.
- Demonstrated success managing large capital-project cultural resource programs and multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience supporting business development and client relationship management in the cultural resources consulting market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a permitted BLM Principal Investigator.
- Obtain BLM Cultural Resources Use Permits and other necessary federal and state permits required to execute projects and support new opportunities.
- Provide technical quality assurance and quality control review of deliverables prepared by other qualified archaeologists.
- Oversee teams conducting desktop studies and field investigations, including reconnaissance surveys, pedestrian surveys, testing, excavations, and construction monitoring activities.
- Lead, supervise, and manage archaeologists across varying experience levels, including participation in hiring, mentoring, training, and engagement initiatives.
- Coordinate with Cultural Resources Business Unit Leads, the Consulting Director for Archaeology, Area Managers, and Managing Partners to support team performance and project delivery.
- Serve as signing Principal Investigator and/or Task Manager for cultural resources studies associated with major capital projects.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
- Support projects ranging from multi-state linear infrastructure developments to smaller site-specific assignments.
- Expand ERM’s profile and market share in the cultural resources consulting market through technical excellence and business development activities.
- Partner with Managing Partners to deepen key client relationships, develop new client opportunities, and drive revenue growth.
- Identify and promote opportunities for cross-selling cultural resources services to existing clients.
- Collaborate closely with environmental planners, biologists, wetland specialists, GIS professionals, engineers, and other multidisciplinary experts.
- Represent ERM in communications and meetings with clients, teaming partners, subcontractors, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
- Identify subcontractor needs and manage subcontractor quality, performance, and scheduling as required.
COMPENSATION
For the Principal Consultant, Archaeologist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $110,600–$144,800 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays), parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k), and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
INTRODUCTION
As a Principal Consultant, Archaeologist, you will play a critical leadership role in advancing complex cultural resources projects based out of an ERM US office. This position offers the opportunity to guide high-impact projects, mentor and develop talent, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to ERM’s continued leadership in environmental and sustainability consulting.
Why This Role Matters?
ERM is seeking a highly motivated Principal Consultant, Archaeologist to join our growing Cultural Resources Services team. This role combines technical excellence, project leadership, team development, and business growth. The successful candidate will provide archaeological expertise throughout the United States while supporting project delivery, client service, and business development initiatives.
What Your Impact Is:
- Serve as a senior archaeological leader supporting cultural resources projects throughout the United States.
- Drive quality, consistency, and technical excellence across archaeological investigations and regulatory deliverables.
- Mentor and develop archaeologists while supporting team growth and succession planning.
- Strengthen existing client relationships and cultivate new business opportunities that contribute to ERM’s continued growth.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field of study, or equivalent experience.
- 6–8 years of related paid experience.
- Secretary of the Interior-qualified archaeologist listed as a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA), with skills and experience that meet or exceed SHPO requirements.
- Demonstrated field experience and principal-level oversight for projects, including leading inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery efforts.
- Experience as primary author and/or third-party reviewer on agency-reviewed technical reports, including but not limited to Class I and Class III technical reports, sections of NEPA documents, Cultural Resources Treatment Plans, and related regulatory documentation.
- Experience interacting with regulatory agency personnel as a consultant representing client interests.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams of archaeologists and other technical specialists.
- Ability and willingness to occasionally travel to field sites.
- Previous experience with mapping equipment and other specialized field technologies (e.g., total station, GPS, ArcGIS FieldMaps, Survey123, or similar applications).
- Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- BLM Principal Investigator qualifications.
- Established experience obtaining BLM Cultural Resources Use Permits and other applicable federal and state permits.
- Demonstrated success managing large capital-project cultural resource programs and multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience supporting business development and client relationship management in the cultural resources consulting market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a permitted BLM Principal Investigator.
- Obtain BLM Cultural Resources Use Permits and other necessary federal and state permits required to execute projects and support new opportunities.
- Provide technical quality assurance and quality control review of deliverables prepared by other qualified archaeologists.
- Oversee teams conducting desktop studies and field investigations, including reconnaissance surveys, pedestrian surveys, testing, excavations, and construction monitoring activities.
- Lead, supervise, and manage archaeologists across varying experience levels, including participation in hiring, mentoring, training, and engagement initiatives.
- Coordinate with Cultural Resources Business Unit Leads, the Consulting Director for Archaeology, Area Managers, and Managing Partners to support team performance and project delivery.
- Serve as signing Principal Investigator and/or Task Manager for cultural resources studies associated with major capital projects.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
- Support projects ranging from multi-state linear infrastructure developments to smaller site-specific assignments.
- Expand ERM’s profile and market share in the cultural resources consulting market through technical excellence and business development activities.
- Partner with Managing Partners to deepen key client relationships, develop new client opportunities, and drive revenue growth.
- Identify and promote opportunities for cross-selling cultural resources services to existing clients.
- Collaborate closely with environmental planners, biologists, wetland specialists, GIS professionals, engineers, and other multidisciplinary experts.
- Represent ERM in communications and meetings with clients, teaming partners, subcontractors, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
- Identify subcontractor needs and manage subcontractor quality, performance, and scheduling as required.
COMPENSATION
For the Principal Consultant, Archaeologist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $110,600–$144,800 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays), parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k), and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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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.