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Principal Investigator/Senior Archaeologist

Pinyon Environmental
Lakewood, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 2/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

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  • and we want unique individuals to come learn, grow, and thrive within our 30-year employee-owned company. Pinyon is a purpose-driven firm that does work which matters in the communities we live; our employee-owners are encouraged to drive their career paths towards their career goals; we want you to be the next team member to experience our welcoming culture where work is rewarding.

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About this Position

Pinyon is seeking a Principal Investigator / Senior Archeologist with established experience in Colorado and other Rocky Mountain states to join our office staff in Lakewood, Colorado. A successful candidate will be collaborative, organized, and professional. This candidate will be responsible for execution of Class I, II and III cultural resource surveys and associated reporting for a growing base of clients ranging from private sector to federal agency. Task and team management experience of field crews are required; project management experience is preferred. This position reports to the Archaeological Resources Group Manager. The position is expected to work collaboratively in our Lakewood office.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Leading and supervising field staff
  • Recording archeological sites (precontact and historic) identified during inventory
  • Preparing National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility recommendations
  • Site testing for NRHP evaluations
  • Monitoring fieldwork quality and reviewing paperwork / notes
  • Conducting background research and preparing desktop assessments
  • Analyzing artifacts
  • Construction monitoring
  • Writing technical reports
  • Identify and record archaeological sites, artifacts, features, soil characteristics, and understand site identification, delineation, and documentation procedures
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • MS or MA degree in Anthropology or Archaeology
  • Meets the Secretary of Interior's Professional Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology (36 CFR 61)
  • Permitted or immediately permittable within Colorado (Statewide and with Federal Agencies)
  • Experience applying Cultural Resource Management (CRM) requirements of federal historic preservation laws and policies
  • Experience and demonstrated knowledge of Section 106 / ARPA compliance, NEPA, and understanding of relevant federal, state, local, and / or tribal laws and regulations
  • Previous experience with federal agencies (e.g., BLM, USFS)
  • Tribal consultation experience preferred
  • Experience designing and managing (CRM) field surveys
  • Field crew supervisory or field director experience
  • Technical writing and document review experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, FieldMaps, Survey123 and other software programs as required
  • Ability to travel
  • Valid driver's license and good driving record
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a variety of colleagues, clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders, of all levels and diverse backgrounds.
  • Application Process

    To submit your resume and cover letter visit our careers page at https : / / pinyon-env.net / careers / , select your desired position, click 'Apply Now' on the right, and complete the submission form. For any accommodation needs during the application process, please reach out to Employee Services via email at careers@pinyon-env.com or by phone at 303.980.5200.

    Application deadline : Our team will review applications upon receipt and will schedule interviews with qualified candidates. The application acceptance will stay open until we have a strong pool of candidates, or until a candidate is chosen. We appreciate the time and effort you've put into your application and will give each submission careful consideration.

    Summary of Benefits

    Pinyon offers a comprehensive range of benefits including accrued vacation, sick, and paid holidays; 100% employer paid premiums for health insurance through United Health, 100% employer paid premiums for base dental and vison insurances through MetLife; long term disability; life insurance; ESOP and employer matching 401k. Pinyon also offers several bonus programs including an overtime bonus program, profit share program, and a spot bonus program.

    EEO Statement

    Pinyon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.

    About Pinyon

    Pinyon was established in 1993 by Lauren Evans, PE, and she has grown Pinyon from a one-woman outfit based out of her garage, to a thriving and growing environmental consulting firm. The firm now employs over 80 environmental professionals and support personnel and has expanded from its headquarters in Lakewood, Colorado (near Denver) to include branch offices in Loveland and Colorado Springs, Colorado, as well as a satellite office in Phoenix, Arizona. Pinyon is a client-centric environmental consulting firm that works towards collaborative solutions to advance our clients' needs while protecting environmental health and safety. Pinyon supports private and public sector projects for commercial and industrial, energy, public works, federal, and transportation clients. Given the depth and breadth of our technical team, we are the go-to firm for permitting and compliance on the local level and looking to expand our NEPA qualifications across multiple market sectors. Pinyon is committed to continue to expand our portfolio of projects both in our current geographies and elsewhere in the United States.

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