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Project Archaeologist/Principal Investigator

Tetra Tech
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 9/3/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Archaeologist/Principal Investigator position at Tetra Tech?

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is adding a Project Archaeologist/Principal Investigator to our archaeologist team based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Why Tetra Tech

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role

Tetra Tech, Inc. is searching for a Project Archaeologist/Principal Investigator for our Pittsburgh, PA office. The successful candidate will assist in project management involving archaeological resources, historic properties, and tribal resources. The candidate will assist, and at times, oversee and perform all aspects of cultural resource management and related tasks including technical quality management, client interaction, client/business development, field research and database searches, data collection and analysis, regulatory agency and tribal consultation, and technical reporting. Essential duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Design and implement testing strategies for all phases of cultural resources investigations.
  • Serve as primary or co-author for cultural resource reporting including FERC Resource Report 4 and the Historic Properties sections of NEPA documents (EA, EIS).
  • Manage and/or coordinate projects with various internal project managers and external clients.
  • Assist the Director of Cultural Resources with technical proposals and budgets for cultural resource investigations.
  • Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
  • Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
  • Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
  • Additional duties as required.

Qualifications

  • The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in cultural resource management, archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation or a closely related field.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience conducting and managing archeological investigations, including general project management experience (responsibility for schedule and budget).
  • Previous experience in Cultural Resources Management/consulting is preferred over a pure academic background.
  • The candidate must have an understanding of precontact and historic periods throughout the Midwestern and Eastern US.
  • Experience with field-directing all phases of archaeological investigations.
  • The ideal candidate will also have an understanding of the cultural/historic resource aspects of the NHPA, the NEPA, and other environmental laws, particularly those that are relevant to permitting of infrastructure and energy-related projects.
  • The candidate should be listed on the Register of Professional Archaeologists. The candidate must also be able and available to travel and possess a valid drivers’ license in good standing.

Life At Tetra Tech

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

  • Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
  • Merit-based financial rewards.
  • Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
  • Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
  • Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science ® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

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