Archaeologist

Overview

Founded in 1962, PS&S has evolved into a unique best-in-class architecture, engineering, surveying, and environmental consulting firm, providing design and consultation services to a wide range of public, corporate, institutional, and commercial clients. Recognized both for our breadth of services and depth of expertise, PS&S is the single source for planning, permitting and design at the local, state, and federal levels.

Position Summary

Competitive salaries are available for qualified candidates at the Archaeologist I and II levels.  PS&S’s Cultural Resources professionals are a highly collaborative and creative group of architectural historians, archaeologists, and historians, so plenty of cross-training and interdisciplinary opportunities exist.  We are engaged in projects throughout our service region which involve Phase I and II studies, intensive level and reconnaissance surveys, diligence investigations, written and oral testimony and review by municipal, state, and federal agencies.

Responsibilities

• Will assist in or direct project planning, proposal writing, research, field work, laboratory work, report preparation, project management, quality assurance and quality control on a wide variety of energy and public utility, real estate and development, historic preservation, and other projects.

Qualifications and Requirements

• An M.A., M.S., or Ph.D. in archaeology, anthropology or a very closely related field must be in-hand or near-at-hand at the time of application.
• Field experience is a must and successful candidate(s) will demonstrate strong writing skills. 
• Qualification standards for each level of seniority in the Department meet or exceed those presented in Secretary of the Interior guidelines (36CFR67).
• Metal detecting experience and military history/battlefield archaeology background would be considered a plus for this position.   

What We Offer

• We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our career mapping, ongoing training, and career development program.
• We foster an up-beat, creative, and collaborative working environment.
• We give you the flexibility needed to do your best work with several work options including hybrid, on-site, and remote on some occasions.
• We offer competitive compensation along with an expansive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision benefits, life insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

PS&S, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve and where everyone feels respected and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Together we are committed to building and supporting a culture where differences and inclusion are welcomed, embraced, and valued. We look to continually diversify our team and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.