Cultural Resources Management (CRM) Specialist (Energy)

TL;DR

Cultural Resources Management (CRM) Specialist (Energy): Managing the cultural, historical, and archaeological resources component of federal and state regulated energy projects with an accent on historic preservation laws and agency compliance. Focus on coordinating tribal consultations, conducting Phase Ia reviews, and authoring technical reports for oil, gas, and electric transmission facilities.

Location: Remote (US), Hybrid, or Onsite (Minneapolis or Wisconsin); candidates living in the upper Midwest U.S. are preferred. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (E-Verify).

Salary: $79,400–$119,500 per year

Company

A medium-sized consulting and engineering company dedicated to energy, mining, transportation, and land development sectors.

What you will do

• Coordinate compliance with NHPA, NEPA, and state environmental regulations for energy projects.
• Support clients during agency and tribal consultation by drafting letters and materials for SHPO and Tribal officers.
• Act as the cultural resources subject matter expert for projects of varying scales, providing guidance on preservation laws.
• Conduct Phase Ia/Class I desktop reviews and draft due diligence memos.
• Manage budgets, prepare proposals, and author technical reports, including Unanticipated Discovery Plans.
• Manage client expectations regarding project deliverables, schedules, and status reporting.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cultural resources consulting with a focus on Midwestern and Southwest U.S.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (verified via E-Verify).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to research at SHPO offices.

Nice to have

• Experience with state-regulated projects (e.g., PSC, PUC, DNR).
• Experience involving tribal consultation, outreach, and relationship-building.
• Technical specialization in architectural history, human osteology, or geomorphology.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexibility to choose between remote, in-office, or hybrid work arrangements.
• 4 weeks of paid vacation provided regardless of seniority.
• 10 paid holidays and comprehensive benefits and compensation packages.
• Annual career-related training to support professional growth and leadership.
• Company-supported travel for remote employees to attend in-person team meetings and all-staff events.