Principal Technical Consultant, Archaeologist

Lead High-Impact Cultural Resource Projects Across the Gulf Region

ERM is seeking a highly motivated Principal Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to join our Cultural Resources Services team.

This full-time, salaried position can be based out of a local ERM office in the Gulf region (Dallas, Austin, Houston, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, or Mobile).

Why This Role Matters?

In this senior-level role, you will lead complex cultural resource investigations, drive regulatory compliance efforts, and support strategic growth across the region while contributing to projects throughout the United States.

What Your Impact Is:

​As a Principal Technical Consultant, you will play a critical leadership role in advancing ERM’s cultural resources capabilities in the Gulf region.

Your expertise will ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal regulations while supporting large-scale capital projects.

You will influence both project delivery and business growth, helping ERM expand its impact in the cultural resource consulting space.

What You’ll Bring:

Required


* Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field of study, or equivalent experience.


* 6-8 years (10 or more years preferred) of related paid experience.


* Ability to serve as Principal Investigator for ARPA permits, state permits, and similar regulatory requirements in the Gulf region.


* Secretary of the Interior-qualified archaeologist listed as a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA).


* Demonstrated field experience and principal-level oversight for projects in the Gulf region, including survey, testing, and/or data recovery.


* Experience authoring or reviewing agency-reviewed technical reports (Phase I, II, III; NEPA documentation; data recovery and treatment plans).


* Experience working with regulatory agencies as a consultant representing clients.


* Ability to work collaboratively with archaeologists and multidisciplinary technical teams.


* Willingness to travel occasionally to field locations and client meetings within the Gulf region.


* Experience with mapping equipment and applications (e.g., total station, GPS, ArcGIS FieldMaps, Survey123).


* 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


* Familiarity with NEPA and regulatory processes at federal, state, and municipal levels in the Gulf region.


* Experience participating directly in SHPO and Tribal consultations.


* Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management within the cultural resources sector.

Key Responsibilities:


* Serve as Principal Investigator for private land surveys as well as federal and other public lands.


* Provide technical-level quality assurance/quality co...