Archaeologist

Job Description

Overview

We are hiring! Atkins is seeking an Archaeologist to join our growing Cultural Resources group in Atlanta, GA . This position will require the candidate to serve as an extension of staff to a major client. The selected candidate for this position will apply their archaeological knowledge and experience toward the assessment of transportation projects, along with preparation and review of environmental documents in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and other relevant environmental laws.

Your role

• Maintain task schedules for assigned projects, including a list of all required archaeology documentation prioritized by project baseline schedules.
• Provide project status updates at meetings and via tracking database.
• Serve as Principal Investigator on transportation projects: plan and lead fieldwork, including survey, testing, data recovery, and monitoring.
• Conduct research using a variety of primary and secondary sources.
• Evaluate sites for eligibility in the National Register of Historic Places, in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and/or the Georgia Environmental Policy Act (GEPA).
• Assess effects to sites, including working with design professionals and overall project team to avoid or minimize impacts in accordance with Section 106 and/or GEPA.
• Write technical reports, including creating site forms and GIS maps.
• Review technical reports prepared by client consultant firms.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies and tribal governments.

About you

• Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field. Must meet Secretary of the Interior's (SOI) Standards.
• 3 years of full-time professional archaeology experience, including conducting field surveys and experience with identification and evaluation of historic and/or precontact period sites.
• Prior Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) experience and prequalification training is highly desired.
• Demonstrated ability to carry projects to completion.
• General understanding of the following industries: transportation, infrastructure, state and local governments, and/or regulatory/compliance.
• Intermediate to advanced ArcGIS experience is required.
• Familiarity with reading transportation engineering plans is required.
• Position may require use of company vehicle. Incumbent must have valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company policy.
• Excellent written, technical, and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail is a must.
• Must be prepared to spend time in the field and travel to project sites in Georgia, with some overnight visits required.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values-Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence-are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here .

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $70,000 - $90,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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