Principal Technical Consultant, Archaeologist

ERM

Principal Technical Consultant, Archaeologist handling cultural resources projects for ERM. Leading teams and regulatory strategy in Oregon and Washington regions.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeSeattle • Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $105,570 - $144,756 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

RPA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted technical leader and Principal Investigator on complex cultural resources projects.
Drive high-quality, compliant deliverables that meet federal, state, and local standards (NEPA/SEPA).
Strengthen partnerships with agencies, Tribal Nations, and clients.
Mentor and develop archaeologists while elevating team performance.
Grow ERM’s cultural resources footprint through client engagement and business development.
Lead and oversee archaeological studies, including surveys, excavations, and construction monitoring.
Manage and mentor a team of archaeologists, supporting hiring, development, and performance.
Author or oversee technical studies for projects ranging from local efforts to multi-state programs.
Partner with leadership to grow client relationships and expand market opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field with 10+ years of experience.
Eligibility to serve as Principal Investigator on BLM, ARPA, and state permits in the Pacific Northwest.
Secretary of the Interior–qualified archaeologist; Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA).
Demonstrated experience leading surveys, testing, data recovery, and compliance reporting in WA/OR and broader PNW.
Strong background with NEPA/SEPA documentation and agency-reviewed technical reports.
Experience consulting with regulatory agencies, Tribal Nations, and project stakeholders.
Proven leadership managing teams, deliverables, budgets, and timelines.
Willingness to travel across the Pacific region as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid time off
parental leave
medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
life insurance
disability insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

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Hard Skills & Tools

archaeological studiessurveysexcavationsconstruction monitoringdata recoverycompliance reportingNEPA documentationSEPA documentationtechnical studiesproject management

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentoringteam performanceclient engagementbusiness developmentpartnership buildingcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skills

Certifications

Graduate degree in ArchaeologyGraduate degree in AnthropologyRegistered Professional Archaeologist (RPA)Secretary of the Interior qualification