Archaeologist II

AECOM is actively seeking a highly talented Marine Project Archaeologist / Field Director. The Marine Project Archaeologist will provide support to cultural resource projects throughout the MidAtlantic greater US and potentially international work as available. The Marine Project Archaeologist will have knowledge of field excavation techniques implement archaeological inventory evaluation and data recovery efforts analyze precontact and historic artifacts and prepare compliance reports.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the scoping of marine archaeological projects and utilize GIS site records and other data sources to identify locations where maritime sites can occur. 
• Keep records and maintain the relevant State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) documentation pertaining to cultural resources. 
• Provides regulatory compliance support for Federal state municipal and commercial clients. 
• Serves as a Field Director and has experience in directing field crews under the guidance of the Principal Investigator including scheduling work and making individual or teamwork assignments and leading the instruction of others in the use of equipment technology and field methods. 
• Supports all phases of archaeological investigation and regulatory compliance.
• Collects information and makes judgments through observation interviews and the review of documents.
• Writes archaeological reports and/or prepares archaeological site forms and assists the Principal Investigator with making decisions about project alternatives NRHP evaluations and effects on historic properties.
• Works with technical field lab and office staff managers and administrative staff to ensure that projects meet AECOM quality standards
• Performs manual labor and has ability to perform bending kneeling standing and lifting and carrying objects weighing 50 lbs. and have a tolerance for working in outdoor environments including prolonged walking or standing on various terrain in a wide range of weather conditions.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS 2 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and / or education. 
• Valid US Drivers License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOMs Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Meets the Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualification Standards for Archeology or History.
• MA or MS in Anthropology or related field.
• Completion of a universitybased archaeological field school.
• Minimum two years of supervisory experience (e.g. Crew Chief).
• Knowledgeable of geophysical survey methodologies such as subbottomprofiler (SBP) systems ultrahigh resolution seismic (UHRS) systems Sidescan sonar data collection and Marine magnetometer data collection.
• Experience with the interpretation of subbottom and shallow seismic data interpretation and review of geotechnical data for identification of potential inundated submerged paleo landscapes
• Demonstrated use of HYPACK software and associated data analysis modules.
• Demonstrated use of Sonarwiz software and associated data analysis modules.
• Demonstrated use of with SeiSee Seismic analysis software and/or IHS Markit Kingdom software.
• AAUS Scientific Diver or similar.
• Have Rescue Diver or higher national certification.
• Completed or willing to complete basic SOLAS or similar offshore safety training.
• Demonstrated experience using GPS units Total Stations GIS (e.g. ESRI products) and graphical illustration software (e.g. Adobe).
• Experience conducting terrestrial archaeological investigations as a Crew Chief.
• Demonstrated experience writing technical reports and papers.

Additional Information :

• Relocation is not available for this position
• Sponsorship is available for this position.

About AECOM

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You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Parttime