Senior Archaeologist

Overview:
ABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Specialist

VHB’s growing South Burlington, VT office is actively seeking a Senior Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Specialist to join our regional Environmental Services Group. The position would serve as the technical lead for archaeology and cultural resource projects in Vermont and the surrounding region. This hire would be a core member of our growing cultural resource practice in the New England region.

This position reports into the VT team with option to sit in other New England VHB offices or potential for remote from New England state with anticipated travel for project work and meetings.

We are looking for a sharp, creative problem solver who is passionate about archaeological and historical properties. By working closely with our engineers, designers, planners, and clients, VHB strives to preserve and protect our shared cultural heritage across more than 30 offices along the East Coast.

Primary Responsibilities 

Conduct, lead, author, and/or review Vermont Archaeological Resource Assessments (ARAs), Cultural Resource Assessment Surveys, and Archaeological Resource Identification Surveys at the Phase I, II, and III levels of investigation.

Conduct archival and historical background research.

Assess archaeological site significance under Criterion D of the NRHP.

Assess proposed infrastructure improvement and/or construction projects and other engineering related impacts to identified cultural resources.

Prepare recommendations for the preservation, avoidance, and/or minimization of impacts to eligible or listed cultural resources.

Coordinate regulatory compliance efforts with federal, state, and municipal agencies.

Support other VHB departments and regional offices with archaeological and historic preservation planning, site history research, compliance with Vermont State regulations such as Act 250 and Section 248 of Title 30, as well as Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

Provide artifact analysis and assist in curation efforts.

Prepare field survey and geographic maps using the ESRI suite of software.

Manage scope, schedule, and budget for cultural resource projects.

Review/respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

Support and build client relationships.

Assist with mentoring and leading field, junior, and mid-level staff archaeologists.

Skills and Attributes

Familiarity working with NEPA, ARPA, NHPA, NAGPRA, and New England state environmental compliance laws is strongly preferred.

Familiarity with and experience implementing the Guidelines for Conducting Archaeology in Vermont and the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation Environmental Predictive Model for Locating Pre-contact Archaeological Sites is strongly preferred.

Self-motivated with an attention to detail and the ability to think critically.

Must be able to work independently and as a part of project teams.

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Experience in digital photography is a plus.

Knowledge of American history and Northeastern American archaeology; knowledge of architectural styles, and periods of development is a plus.

Motivated to lead and mentor others.

Qualifications

A Master’s Degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field required; focus on Historical Archaeology or historic period site formation processes in New England preferred.

Must meet the Secretary of the Interior (SOI) professional standards for archaeology.

5-8 years of professional experience in archeology and/or cultural resource management.

Ability to conduct archaeology work in Vermont and complete archaeological survey in all New England states preferred.

The ability to travel to a location, walk/hike, and conduct fieldwork for long hours, in inclement weather or rugged terrain.

Valid U.S. driver’s license.  

 

We are VHB We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

 

Our people make us great VHB provides a differentiating , which includes: 

Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation

Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects

Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards

Focus on learning, development, and career growth

Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us 

 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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