As-Needed Archaeologist

Location(s): Seattle, WAPractice/Department: Emerging RegionsWork Environment: HybridDudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies.Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has beenrecognized by leading industry organizations, andwe’vebeen honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.Our employees are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience.Learn more about ouraward-winning culture, thebenefits and perksof being aDudekian, and theprojectsyou will have the opportunity to shape.Who You AreAs anemployee you embrace accountability, working safely, andcollaborationwhile thinking resourcefully and independently.Like all Dudekians, you are curious andsolution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit ofinnovation.How You’ll Make an ImpactWe are seeking an as-needed, Archaeologist III-IV for our Seattle office. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with existing Dudek staff to help with the technical oversight of the cultural resources team and help manage and implement diverse cultural resources projects. Direct experience working in Washington and Oregon is a must and experience in the rest of the Pacific Northwest (Idaho, western Montana, and Alaska) is preferred. Technical expertise in an anthropological field is also preferred, as well as the ability to travel and work outside of the local area, if required.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe applicant will be expected to assist the cultural resources team with senior review of technical documents and mentorship of junior staff.The applicant will also be expected to implement and manage from start to finish all aspects of small-, medium-, and large-sized projects, including surveys, subsurface explorations, significance testing, mitigation data recovery investigations, and archeological monitoring, responsibilities of which include:knowing and applying local, state, and federal regulations for cultural resourcespreparing research designs, scopes of work/technical approaches, schedules preparation, and permit applications,coordinating with our project administrators and accountants to set up, organize, and manage projects according to the scope of work,coordinating with clients, Native American tribes, and agency staff and managing expectations for each project,coordinating within Dudek to ensure the project is staffed appropriately,directing fieldwork in-person where required or delegating responsibility for field direction to qualified staff while maintain open communication with field staff,reviewing the field crew’s daily logs and other field forms, notes, and collected GIS data for quality control and to ensure fieldwork continues to meet contractual obligations and state and federal standards for cultural resources investigations,leading laboratory analysis for collected materials and coordinating with our laboratory manager for collections processing, analysis, and curation.authoring, reviewing, and managing the timely submittal of cultural resources monitoring, survey, and excavation technical reports, and addressing any comments from the client, tribes, or agency staff,continuing to support the client through the project’s regulatory process, as necessaryThe applicant will have attention and commitment to timely completion of high-quality work.The applicant will have and apply excellent written and oral communication skills.Minimum QualificationsGraduate degree (Master’s or Doctoral degree in archaeology or anthropology)Minimum of 12 years’ supervisory and management experience in cultural resource management, or equivalent experience in regulatory settingKnowledge of the history, archaeology, and ethnography of Oregon, Washington, and elsewhere in the Pacific NorthwestA working knowledge of local (Seattle/Puget Sound), state (Washington and Oregon), and federal cultural resources regulations and guidelinesSupervisory and management experience in archaeological monitoring, survey, and excavation projects in Washington and Oregon, and experience completing projects for a variety of client types: private, local governments, state and federal agenciesExcellent technical writing skills (writing samples will be requested)Willingness to travel to a project location for several consecutive daysMust possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employmentPreferred QualificationsSpecialized expertise in one or more of the following: lithic technology, osteoarcheology, geoarchaeology, ethnography/ethnohistory, remote sensingKnowledge of and experience using ESRI ArcGIS Online and other ESRI toolsAbility to develop and maintain positive relationshipsAbility to provide and receive positive and constructive feedbackAbility to resolve conflict through collaboration and communicationWorking ConditionsThis joboperatesin an outdoor or office-basedenvironmentand this role routinelyusesstandard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.This job requires project site visits, basedoutdoorswhich can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following:Working on a computer, sitting, or standing forlong periodsof time in an office or remote office setting.Employees must be capable of bending, squatting, climbing ladders, andlifting upto 35 lbs. unassisted; 50lbs in a team lift (two or more employees).Attending meetings, both in person and virtually, and speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc.Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Connect with us!?LinkedIn?Instagram▶️YouTube?Dudek Talent CommunityDudek is committed to creating a workplace where all employees, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair andequitableprocesses, based on merit, free from any discrimination.Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with all applicable lawsprovidingequal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to allpersonsinvolved in Dudek’s operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek, including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudek’s commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action.*As-neededand part-time employees are eligible for our 401(k) plan, sick leave, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). As-needed and part-time employees have the option ofadditionalbenefits like medical benefits and ESOP participation provided they meetminimumhours worked during the 12-month look back measurement period. Speak with your recruiter to learn more.Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the United States and require U.S. work authorization.

Created: 2026-02-06