Project Archaeologist

%3Cp%3E%3Cspan%3EAt 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?%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan%3EWatch Our Story:%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3E%3Cspan%3E%27 https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%27%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan%3EEach 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.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3EWe believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv class=%22ExternalClass2985D87F5C014B889BA19AA9155D00DA%22%3E%3Cp class=%22xxxxxxmsonormal%22%3EIn the role of Project Archaeologist, we%27ll count on you to:%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22xxxxxxmsonormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EPerform site testing and conduct analyses work on a variety of development projects involving archaeological resources, historic structures, tribal resources, and excavations%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22xxxxxxmsonormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EProvide technical expertise to develop design options or recommendations, and assist in the preparation of service deliverable documents%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22xxxxxxmsonormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EPerform routine scientist assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22xxxxxxmsonormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EComplete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22xxxxxxmsonormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EWork independently on small projects, or assist more-senior scientists on larger projects%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22xxxxxxmsonormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EGive direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22xxxxxxmsonormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EPerform other duties as needed%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22xxxxxxmsonormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPhysical Requirements:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22xxxxxxmsonormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EMust be able to record cultural resources in the field without any physical assistance (this could include hiking short distances in scrub and native vegetation).%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22xxxxxxmsonormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EMust be able to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22xxxxxxmsonormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EMust be able to effectively communicate in person, by telephone and email.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22xxxxxxmsonormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EMust be able to effectively work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22xxxxxxmsonormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EWork hours other than 8 to 5 which may include weekends and/or night shifts%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22xxxxxxmsonormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EMust have a valid Driver’s License and be able to operate a vehicle day or night%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22xxxxxxmsonormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EApproximately 50-75% travel required including being away from home for long-periods (potentially multiple weeks) of time for larger projects.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22xxxxxxmsonormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred Qualifications%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22xxxxxxmsonormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EMaster%27s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field. With anticipated testing and data recovery projects anticipated as part of the workload, archeologists with experience in any of the following are encouraged to apply: bioarcheology, zooarchaeology, geoarchaeology, GPR/magnetometer survey, and/or ceramic analyses%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22xxxxxxmsonormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EMinimum two years%27 experience managing junior staff during fieldwork and report preparation%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22xxxxxxmsonormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EExperience identifying and recording prehistoric and historic resources%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22xxxxxxmsonormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EMust be able to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (e.g., rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures)%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22xxxxxxmsonormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EMust have good organizational skills, a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn and execute new tasks%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22xxxxxxmsonormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EWilling to provide a writing sample%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22xxxxxxmsonormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3ECompetence in Microsoft Word, Excel and Project%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/div%3E

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Job Details
Primary Location: United States-Texas-Dallas
Other Locations: United States-Texas-Tyler, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Arkansas-Little Rock, United States-Oklahoma-Tulsa, United States-Texas-El Paso
Industry: Power
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Cultural Resources
Job Posting: Oct 27, 2026