Staff Archaeologist

HDR, Inc.
United States, Texas, Fort Worth
Jul 02, 2025
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. In the role of Staff Archaeologist, we'll count on you to: Perform site testing and conduct analyses work on a variety of development projects involving archaeological resources, historic structures, tribal resources and excavations Provide technical expertise to develop design options or recommendations, and assist in the preparation of service deliverable documents Perform routine scientist assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables Work independently on small projects, or assist more-senior scientists on larger projects Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed This position will require travel as needed to North Texas offices and client project sites. Perform other duties as needed Physical Requirements: Must be able to record cultural resources in the field without any physical assistance (this could include hiking short distances in scrub and native vegetation). Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds without assistance. Must be able to effectively communicate in person, by telephone and email. Must be able to effectively work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments. Work hours other than 8 to 5 which may include weekends and/or night shifts. Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to operate a vehicle day or night. Approximately 66% travel is required. Preferred Qualifications Master's Previous work experience in cultural resource projects Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills Willingness to work under varied weather conditions Successful candidates must be familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. Primary Location : United States-Texas-Fort Worth Other Locations : United States-Texas-Dallas Industry : Environment/Sciences Schedule : Part-time Employee Status : Regular BusinessClass : Cultural Resources Job Posting : Jul 2, 2025