Job Description

Jacobs is looking for a Principal Investigator to work on a variety of projects in the PNW and throughout the United States.

This position involves providing desktop and field-based cultural resources support for planning, engineering, and construction services to

government, military, and commercial clients. The archaeologist career path provides the opportunity to work on projects that require compliance

with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA),

Native American Graves Repatriation and Protection Act (NAGPRA), and other federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations.

Based out of Oregon, you’ll serve as a key team member working with scientists, engineers, project managers, and other project staff across business sectors

and practices in the company; interface with clients; and coordinate consultation with State Historic Preservation Officers, the Advisory Council on

Historic Preservation, Native American tribes, and multiple state and federal agencies. You’ll conduct coordinate, oversee, and conduct

archaeological fieldwork, including Phases I-III studies and archaeological monitoring; analyze project impacts as part of Section 106 and other

regulations; analyze and interpret data; write and review cultural resources technical reports; develop archaeological treatment plans and agreement

documents; and evaluate eligibility of resources for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and state registers. You will also

prepare proposals, provide technical reviews of deliverables, provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level employees, and serve as a mentor

within the cultural resources group.

In addition, there is also an opportunity to be cross-trained as an Environmental Field Monitor supporting

implementation of permit conditions, contractor compliance documents, completing field monitoring and reporting for stormwater compliance

(NPDES/SWPPP), noise, and dust/vibration.

Possible office locations: HYBRID, REMOTE, or OFFICE in one of Jacobs’ PNW offices.

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• Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field

• Meet Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for

Archaeology

• Minimum of 8 years of professional archaeological fieldwork

• Experience as a Principal Investigator • Knowledge of historic

preservation laws and policies, including NEPA, NHPA, ARPA, and NAGPRA

• Must be capable of walking for long periods of time over unfamiliar

terrain, excavating shovel tests and test units, screening soil, and carrying field equipment

• Must be willing and able to travel frequently and for long

periods of time, as needed

• Experience using GPS technology

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

• Excellent oral and written communication

skills

• Experience working with tribal groups

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Experience working in the consulting environment and ability to handle

multiple projects simultaneously and be responsive to both internal and external clients

• A Registered Professional Archaeologist designation

•Experience completing cultural resources studies for infrastructure, electrical transmission, Bureau of Land Management, renewable

energy, and/or remediation projects

• Existing relationships with the tribal community

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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