Archaeologist

Why join us?

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Archaeologist to join our Atlanta, GA office.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Maintain task schedules for assigned projects, including a list of all required archaeology documentation prioritized by project baseline schedules.
• Provide project status updates at meetings and via tracking database.
• Serve as Principal Investigator on transportation projects: plan and lead fieldwork, including survey, testing, data recovery, and monitoring.
• Conduct research using a variety of primary and secondary sources.
• Evaluate sites for eligibility in the National Register of Historic Places, in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and/or the Georgia Environmental Policy Act (GEPA).
• Assess effects to sites, including working with design professionals and overall project team to avoid or minimize impacts in accordance with Section 106 and/or GEPA.
• Write technical reports, including creating site forms and GIS maps.
• Review technical reports prepared by client consultant firms.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies and tribal governments.
• Must be prepared to spend time in the field and travel to project sites in Georgia, with some overnight visits required.

What will you contribute?

• Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field. Must meet Secretary of the Interior’s (SOI) Standards.
• 3-4 years of full-time professional archaeology experience, including conducting field surveys and experience with identification and evaluation of historic and/or precontact period sites.
• Demonstrated ability to carry projects to completion.
• Excellent written, technical, and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail is a must.
• General understanding of the following industries: transportation, infrastructure, state and local governments, and/or regulatory/compliance.
• Intermediate to advanced ArcGIS experience is required.
• Familiarity with reading transportation engineering plans is required.
• Prior Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) experience and prequalification training is highly desired.
• Position may require use of company vehicle. Incumbent must have valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company policy.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes.
• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

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