Senior Archaeologist, Principal Investigator - PNW

Location(s): Portland or SeattlePractice/Department: Emerging RegionsWork Environment: Hybrid/RemoteCompensation: $125,000-$160,000 annually*Dudek’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. Ouremployee-ownersare 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-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, andcollaborationwhile thinking resourcefully and independently. Like allDudekians, you are curious andsolution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit ofinnovation.HowYou’llMake an ImpactWe are seeking a full-time Archaeologist V (senior archaeologist/ principal investigator) for our Portland or Seattle office. Qualified candidates interested in working remotely from other parts of the Pacific Northwest are also encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will manage and implement diverse cultural resources projects and work collaboratively with existing Dudek staff. Direct experience working in the Pacific Northwest is strongly desired, as well as the ability to travel and work outside of the region. The qualified candidate will have experience managing client/agency/Tribal relationships and successfully managing projects to completion from start to finish.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe applicant will be expected to lead successful implementation and management of all aspects of small-, medium-, and large-sized projects, including research, survey, testing and evaluation, data recovery, creative mitigation, and archeological monitoring.The applicant will be expected to supervise and mentor early-career staff and encourage their career growth within the team. The ability and willingness to do so is required of the candidate.The applicant will be expected to collaborate with and include other members of the team. The mindset will be of “we” not of “I” with the understanding that we are all stronger and more creative as a group than on our own.The applicant will be expected to have and pursue interests that can help drive our team’s goals forward (which includes working on fun, interesting, and sometimes challenging projects), develop relationships with new clients, and maintain existing relationships. Ability to champion proposals, collaborate with other team members, and clearly communicate will be necessary.Minimum QualificationsGraduate degree (Master’s or Doctoral degree in archaeology or anthropology)Is an Oregon qualified archaeologist (OQA)Minimum of 15 years’ supervisory experience in cultural resource management, responsible for the design and outcome of cultural resources investigations to meet regulatory requirements.Minimum of 5 years’ staff management experience with full-time employeesGood knowledge of the history, archaeology, and ethnography of the Pacific NorthwestGood working knowledge of federal cultural resources regulations and guidelines, as well as familiarity with state and local regulations in Oregon and Washington.Maintains good professional relationships with the region’s agency and Tribal staff.Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employmentAbility to develop and maintain positive relationshipsAbility to provide and receive positive and constructive feedbackAbility to resolve conflict through collaboration and communicationMust possessa valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employmentPreferred QualificationsHas been the principal investigator for work conducted under ARPA permits in Oregon and Washington.Has been the principal investigator for work conducted under SHPO Archaeological Permits in Oregon (must be an OQA).Is a registered professional archaeologist (RPA).Good knowledge of and experience using ESRI survey and mapping products and collecting and analyzing accurate field data.Compensation: $125,000-$160,000 annually**Finalagreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.Working ConditionsEnvironmentThis joboperatesin a remote or office-basedenvironmentand this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.Thisjob requires occasional project site visits, based outdoors which 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.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. 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