What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Investigator/Archaeologist position at Volkert, Inc.?
Are we the road to your future?
Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.
We are currently searching for a Principal Investigator/Archaeologist to primarily to support ourSoutheast Region, but potentially companywide. Our ideal candidate would have 8 - 12 years of experience conducting archaeology studies for transportation and energy projects. Knowledge of DOT processes and experience with projects in Georgia and Florida should be a key part of your experience.
What You’ll Be Doing
“ For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference .”
– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
Georgia Florida
Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.
We are currently searching for a Principal Investigator/Archaeologist to primarily to support ourSoutheast Region, but potentially companywide. Our ideal candidate would have 8 - 12 years of experience conducting archaeology studies for transportation and energy projects. Knowledge of DOT processes and experience with projects in Georgia and Florida should be a key part of your experience.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Conducting and managing cultural resource investigations including field work, artifacts analysis and reporting
- Will work as part of a team of environmental professionals to support preparation of various environmental documents, such as those required by the National Environmental Policy Act, to coordinate other environmental resource studies, and to assist in identifying project alternatives to avoid/minimize impacts to identified archaeological resources
- Interpret available data (maps, land use plans, aerial photography, agency coordination) for environmental analysis
- Gather, organize, and maintain collected field data
- Computer skills necessary to prepare required reports, maps, etc.
- Master’s degree or higher in Anthropology, archaeology, or a related field. Registered professional archaeologist (RFA) preferred.
- Familiarity with ARPA permits, GNAHRGIS database searches, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and NEPA
- Knowledge or experience of the process for obtaining State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) approval of prepared reports and permit applications
- Experience with GPR surveys and analysis
- Experience with various clients such as DOTs, USACE, Power companies and local governments
- Applicable professional training and experience using ESRI ArcView and Arc Map GIS programs is required. Experience with Bentley Microstation CAD software is a plus.
- Valid driver’s license, owns a vehicle or is able to rent a vehicle (for travel)
- Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
- Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,
- Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
- Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
- Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
- Be able to multi-task in a team environment
- Competitive compensation
- Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
- Challenging and innovative projects
- Employee referral program
- Professional development
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan employer matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
- Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
- Wellness incentives
- Additional voluntary benefits
“ For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference .”
– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
Georgia Florida
