Sr. Archaeologist

Sr. Archaeologist
Req ID 2121
Sr. Archaeologist
Who We Are
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We're looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all backgrounds. That's why here at WSP, inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging are core principles. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Archaeologist for our Worcester, MA office. The following locations will also be considered: Waterbury, VT; Merrimack, NH ; and remote locations in NE New York, Vermont, New Hampshire or the Berkshires. Be involved in projects with our Heritage Resource Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
- Manage heritage and cultural resource projects
- Manage task order contracts with government and private clients
- Client engagement and business development
- Develop and implementing research designs for heritage and cultural resource studies
- Develop budgets
- Interact with clients, landowners, contractors, and others
- Report writing
- Work with Tribal monitors and representatives
- Assist clients comply with state and federal regulations
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Graduate degree in anthropology
- 7+ years' experience in heritage and cultural resource management in the Northeast/New England Regions
- Clearly defined disciplinary expertise as shown by professional publications and presentations
- Understanding of heritage management market sectors and industry trends
- Thorough understanding of regulatory framework for heritage resource management compliance
- Excellent technical writing skills
- Proven project delivery track record
- Successful client engagement and business development
- Management of large, multi-year task-order contracts
- Management of interdisciplinary project teams
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's
- Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
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Additional Requirements
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Successful applicant must be able to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 prior to their start date or prior to December 8, 2021, whichever is later, or be granted an exemption based on a disability or sincerely held religious belief. If you cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability or a sincerely-held religious belief, you may submit anaccommodation request (https://wspushr.formstack.com/forms/reasonable\accommodation\log) to WSP's Equal Employment Opportunity Office. Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccination here - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html .
Additional Details
- Required Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
- Minimum Years Experience: 5-7 years
- Travel Required: 20%
- Job Status: Regular
- Employee Type: Full
- Primary Location: WORCESTER - N PARKWAY
- All locations: US-MA-Worcester, US-NH-Merrimack, US-VT-Waterbury
About WSP USA
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 12,000 employees in over 200 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.