Staff Archaeologist (Principal Investigator)

TL;DR

Staff Archaeologist (Principal Investigator): Conduct, oversee, and direct archaeological field investigations and surveys with an accent on leading fieldwork, ensuring regulatory compliance, and producing accurate digital records and project documentation. Focus on coordinating field operations, authoring reports and agency correspondence, and guiding field crews to deliver quality work products on schedule.

Location: Bismarck, North Dakota area (USA)

Salary: $72,100–$111,300 per year

Company

hirify.global is a consulting and engineering company providing services across multiple industries, with full-time benefits and flexible work arrangements for staff.

What you will do

• Complete initial project reviews and support or lead proposal efforts for client and project manager requests.
• Perform and/or lead pedestrian walkover surveys, controlled surface surveys, and shovel testing (hand excavation), often solo.
• Direct archaeological site documentation, maintain field records, and determine appropriate survey coverage during pedestrian survey.
• Ensure quality control for digital recordation of survey data using Trimble R1 and iPad with ArcGIS & AGO.
• Author archaeological reports, agency letters, and Section 106 (National Historic Preservation Act) request forms and related documents.
• Coordinate fieldwork needs with Project Managers and clients, including safety adherence and field crew oversight.

Requirements

• Secretary of the Interior-qualified for Archaeology with a graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a related science.
• Working knowledge of federal and state cultural resource regulations, particularly North Dakota and surrounding states.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations related to cultural and historic preservation.
• Competency in writing detailed archaeological reports and business correspondence.
• Skilled in digital data collection using ArcGIS & AGO.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate issues to all levels of management.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time benefits eligible role with 4 weeks of paid vacation (prorated by start date) and 10 paid holidays.
• Bonus eligible compensation.
• Annual career-related training to support leadership growth in the field.
• Support for remote employees to travel for in-person team meetings and all-staff events.
• Commitment to quality and professional integrity, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Hiring process

• Submit a cover letter and resume via the application portal.
• Application review and follow-up as part of the employment process.