About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Project Archaeologist 2, we'll count on you to:

• Manage archaeological surveys and site documentation, including feature and artifact identification and analyses; performing shovel test pits (STPs); site descriptions; photographs; and mapping.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams in our Transportation, Resources (strong focus on renewable energy), and Water Business Groups in Texas and the South Central (LA, OK, TX) region and nationally to help plan, staff, and execute major cultural resource management efforts
• Manage the production of professional quality reports for NRHP and NEPA compliance.
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in cultural resource projects
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Project
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
• Must demonstrate knowledge of and experience with project compliance-related activities including consultation, quality assurance and reviews
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (e.g., rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures).
• Successful candidates must be familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities
• Applicants will be required to submit both a writing sample and verifiable references.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to record cultural resources in the field without any physical assistance (this could include hiking short distances in scrub and native vegetation).
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds without assistance.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in person, by telephone, and email.
• Must be able to effectively work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments.
• Work hours other than 8 to 5 during field mobilizations, which may include weekends and/or night shifts.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Be able to operate a vehicle day or night
• Approximately 50% travel required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's preferred in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field
• Minimum 1 years' experience managing technical staff during fieldwork and report preparation either as crew chief or graduate-level field supervisor
• Must have good organizational skills, a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn and execute new tasks.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.