What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Archaeologist position at Thompson Engineering?
Overview
Thompson Engineering is seeking a Staff Archaeologist to support archaeological investigations, laboratory analysis, and reporting efforts across the Southeastern United States. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of regional cultural heritage.
Qualifications
Thompson Engineering is seeking a Staff Archaeologist to support archaeological investigations, laboratory analysis, and reporting efforts across the Southeastern United States. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of regional cultural heritage.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
- Proven experience as an Archaeologist or in a similar professional role
- Proficiency with archaeological field and laboratory tools and equipment
- Strong knowledge of archaeological principles, theories, methods, and practices
- Experience conducting archaeological artifact analysis
- Familiarity with cultural heritage legislation and compliance requirements
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Experience in Southeastern archaeology required or strongly preferred
- Work independently and collaboratively with the Principal Archaeologist to prepare high-quality technical reports
- Prepare project-related materials (documents, photographs, artifacts, and digital records) for long-term curation
- Assist field archaeologists as needed during field investigations
- Conduct laboratory analysis of archaeological artifacts, including classification, analysis, and preservation using established methodologies
- Establish and maintain a type/reference collection of prehistoric and historic artifacts common to regional archaeological sites
- Maintain the archaeological site database (State Site Files), including submitting corrections and updates to previously recorded sites