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Archaeologist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field. Federal agencies, cultural resource management firms, and universities are among the most active sponsors. Finding employers with verified H-1B filing history narrows your search considerably.
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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.
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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Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to archaeology work. A degree in anthropology or classical studies typically qualifies, but a general humanities degree may trigger an RFE. Match your transcript terminology to the job description before applying.
Target cultural resource management firms first
CRM firms conduct federally mandated surveys under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and routinely sponsor H-1B workers. These employers file LCAs with DOL regularly, making their sponsorship history verifiable through the OFLC Wage Search before you apply.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified H-1B sponsors
Search Archaeologist roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for this occupation. Skipping unverified postings saves weeks of outreach to employers who've never filed for this role type.
Request the employer file under the right SOC code
Archaeologist positions map to SOC 19-3091 in DOL wage data. If your employer's HR team misfiled a prior LCA under a related social science code, the prevailing wage level may not reflect your actual duties. Confirm the SOC code matches your offer letter before the LCA is submitted.
Check O*NET to document specialty occupation status
The O*NET profile for Archaeologist specifies the degree requirements and knowledge domains USCIS adjudicators reference when evaluating specialty occupation claims. Print and attach the relevant sections when your employer assembles the H-1B petition support documentation.
Plan for cap-subject registration if your employer is new to H-1B
Federal agencies and universities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round. Private CRM firms and consulting companies are cap-subject and must register in the annual USCIS lottery in March. Clarify your employer's cap status before accepting an offer.
H-1B Visa Archaeologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Archaeologist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS treats Archaeologist positions as specialty occupations because the work theoretically and practically requires at least a bachelor's degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a directly related field. Your employer's petition must show the specific duties of the role demand that specialized degree, not just any bachelor's degree, so job descriptions matter.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Archaeologists?
Federal agencies such as the National Park Service, universities with active research programs, and private cultural resource management firms are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Archaeologist roles. CRM firms in particular file large numbers of LCAs with DOL because federal infrastructure projects require Section 106 compliance surveys. Migrate Mate lets you filter by employers with verified H-1B filing history for this specific occupation.
What prevailing wage level applies to Archaeologist H-1B positions?
DOL assigns prevailing wages to Archaeologist roles using SOC code 19-3091 and the four-level wage system. Your employer must pay at least the Level I wage for entry roles or the Level II wage for positions requiring independent judgment. You can look up current wage levels by location using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer.
Can a federal agency sponsor an H-1B visa for an Archaeologist?
Federal agencies are cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning they can file petitions at any time without entering the annual lottery. However, federal hiring often involves separate work authorization pathways and civil service rules that run parallel to the H-1B process. Confirm with the agency's HR office whether they intend to file an H-1B petition or use a different authorization mechanism.
Does fieldwork outside the employer's primary worksite affect the H-1B petition?
Yes. Archaeologists frequently work at excavation sites, survey areas, or field stations that differ from the employer's main office address. USCIS and DOL require that an LCA be posted at each worksite location where you'll work for more than 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days. Your employer must file amended petitions or use short-term placement provisions to cover extended fieldwork at off-site locations.