Principal Technical Consultant, Archaeologist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Idaho, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Lead the strategy and execution of cultural resource initiatives throughout the Great Basin.

• Act as a permitted BLM Principal Investigator in Idaho and the surrounding Great Basin areas.

• Secure BLM Cultural Resources Use Permits along with other necessary federal and state permits.

• Ensure senior-level quality assurance and quality control for cultural resource outputs.

• Supervise desktop studies and fieldwork, which includes reconnaissance surveys, pedestrian surveys, testing, excavations, and construction monitoring.

• Guide, mentor, oversee, and foster the development of archaeologists at various stages in their careers.

• Collaborate with Cultural Resources Business Unit Leads, the Consulting Director for Archaeology, Area Managers, and Managing Partners.

• Function as Principal Investigator and/or Task Manager for cultural resource assessments on significant capital projects.

• Manage projects that range from multi-state linear infrastructure programs to specific site investigations.

• Enhance ERM’s visibility in the cultural resources consulting market through technical delivery and business development efforts.

• Build strong client relationships, create partnerships, and identify opportunities for cross-selling services.

• Work alongside environmental planners, biologists, wetland specialists, GIS experts, engineers, and other technical professionals.

• Represent ERM during communications and meetings with clients, agencies, stakeholders, teaming partners, and subcontractors.

• Oversee subcontractors to ensure quality, adherence to schedules, and performance standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.

• 6–8 years of relevant paid experience.

• Qualified archaeologist under the Secretary of the Interior, listed as a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA), fulfilling or exceeding SHPO standards within the Great Basin.

• Proven field experience and principal-level oversight across the Great Basin, including inventory, survey, testing, and data recovery.

• Experience in authoring or reviewing agency-reviewed technical reports, including Class I and Class III reports, NEPA documentation, Cultural Resources Treatment Plans, and other regulatory compliance papers.

• Experience in direct interactions with regulatory agencies while advocating for client interests.

• Capability to collaborate effectively with archaeologists and interdisciplinary technical specialists.

• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally throughout the Great Basin.

• Familiarity with GPS equipment, total stations, ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, and similar applications.

• Valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle.

• Existing BLM permitting credentials are preferred.

• Established relationships with federal, state, tribal, and local regulatory agencies are preferred.

• Preferred experience in business development and maintaining key client relationships.

• Experience in managing large, complex cultural resource programs is preferred.

• Preferred background in overseeing multidisciplinary teams across diverse geographic locations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays.

• Parental leave.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• AD&D insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Bonus pay may be available at ERM’s discretion.

• Continuous development opportunities across technical, business, and personal growth areas.