Project Archaeologist Consultant
Posted 8 Oct 2026
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- Expected experience
- 3–5 yrs
- Management level
- People management
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Field of studyAnthropology, Archaeology, Historic Preservation (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyAnthropology, Archaeology, Historic Preservation (or related)
Study levelMaster's
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an experienced Project Archaeologist Consultant to support our growing Earth & Environment business across the Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas region. The position may be based in Houston, TX; San Antonio, TX; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; El Paso, TX; New Orleans, LA; Tulsa, OK; or Shreveport, LA.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced archaeology professional who enjoys a dynamic blend of field leadership, research, technical writing, and client engagement. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting cultural resource management projects, overseeing field investigations, and helping clients navigate federal and state cultural resource compliance requirements. This is a field-focused role, with approximately two-thirds of time spent supporting and directing field efforts and one-third dedicated to reporting, research, and project administration.
As part of WSP's Earth & Environment team, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals across the country while contributing to projects that help preserve cultural resources and advance critical infrastructure and development initiatives.
Your Impact
- Lead archaeological survey, monitoring, and excavation field teams across a variety of project types.
- Support project planning, scoping, and execution for cultural resource management projects.
- Coordinate with clients, landowners, contractors, permitting agencies, and other project stakeholders.
- Assist clients with compliance under Section 106, Section 110, and related federal and state cultural resources regulations.
- Prepare technical reports, site records, impact assessments, permitting documentation, and data management deliverables.
- Conduct archaeological investigations, site evaluations, inspections, and research activities to support project objectives.
- Communicate effectively with regulatory agencies, historical preservation organizations, clients, and project partners.
- Maintain knowledge of current archaeological standards, methodologies, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff and field personnel.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
- Promote and uphold WSP's commitment to health, safety, quality, and ethical business practices.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, documentation standards, and record retention policies.
Who You Are
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