What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Archaeologist position at Psomas?
Our Environmental Services Group in Pasadena, CA has an opportunity for a talented Senior Archaeologist to join our Southern California Cultural Resources Team. This position may be based in Los Angeles, San Diego, Pasadena, Orange County, or the Inland Empire. Explore this opportunity with Psomas and apply today!
About being our Senior Archaeologist
As a Senior Archaeologist, you will lead cultural resource studies, overseeing research, fieldwork, analysis, and mitigation monitoring. You will collaborate with senior staff, regulatory agencies, and Tribal representatives, and prepare technical reports and proposals supporting CEQA, NEPA, and NHPA compliance.
Responsibility Highlights for our Senior Archaeologist
- Lead and manage cultural resource investigations, including archival research, field surveys, artifact analysis, and construction/mitigation monitoring.
- Provide technical oversight and mentorship to project teams, ensuring adherence to professional standards and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate and consult with regulatory agencies and Tribal representatives throughout project lifecycles.
- Prepare, review, and deliver high-quality technical reports, findings, and recommendations.
- Support CEQA, NEPA, and NHPA compliance efforts through accurate documentation and defensible analyses.
- Contribute to proposal development, scopes of work, and project planning efforts
Minimum Qualifications to be our Senior Archaeologist
- Master's degree or higher in archaeology, anthropology, history, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of archaeological project experience, including CEQA, NEPA, and NHPA Section 106 compliance
- At least 2 years of experience with an environmental consulting firm and/or public agency
- Demonstrated experience in Southern California precontact and historic-period archaeology
- Strong research, technical writing, and organizational skills
- Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record
Preferred Qualifications for our Senior Archaeologist
- Professional experience coordinating or communicating with Native American Tribes
- Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA), or ability and willingness to obtain registration
- Familiarity with Southern California local agency guidelines for CEQA and NEPA compliance
- Experience coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies
- Experience preparing proposals, including scopes of work and cost estimates
Highlighted Benefits for our Senior Archaeologist
Enjoy hybrid and flexible work schedules, an inclusive benefit package providing medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and qualifying family members, a 401(k) with immediate vested company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan that is 100% paid by Psomas!
- A competitive salary! The expected range for this position is up to $140K salary depending on experience
- Compensation may be adjusted for well-qualified candidates
- 8 Paid Holidays & 3 Weeks of PTO
- Career pathing, training professional development
Strong History Bright Future
As a 100% employee-owned company serving clients throughout the western U.S. for 80 years, Psomas is proud to be an award-winning consulting firm with over 800 employees. Our talented team have an array of skills ranging from construction management, civil engineering, transportation planning, environmental, landscape architecture and urban design, and surveying and geospatial services. We strive for excellence, and welcome candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives to help us continue evolving as an inclusive, employee first culture. Together, we foster a collaborative work environment, promote teamwork, and provide many opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are looking for team members that are excited to contribute to our projects and make a positive difference in our local communities.
We're a fun, rewarding place to work! We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $130,000 - $140,000