Montrose Environmental Group

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and to delivering value? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Senior Archeologist!

Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.

We have over 90 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and are approaching 3500 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

The Environmental Engineering and Consulting team delivers solutions for complex environmental challenges using our regulatory expertise and implementing practical and cost-effective compliance management processes and programs. We address our clients’ biggest concerns around permitting, ecoservices, assessment, and remediation.

Our highly trained and experienced engineers and scientists, environmental and remediation specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, and environmental compliance specialists work with both public- and private-sector clients, delivering turnkey solutions.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Our Senior Archeologist position is a Remote position in California.

The Senior Archaeologist directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organizing, controlling, integrating, and completing geological projects within the area of assigned responsibility. The Senior Archaeologist will gain experience in managing and directing others on project assignments.

This position will apply knowledge of job areas typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities may include Managing projects/processes, working independently with limited supervision, and coaching and reviewing the work of team members. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.

As a key member of the team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities, including:

• The Senior Archaeologist maintains a positive relationship with clients and public agencies, prepares and reviews documents, develops budgets and schedules, prepares proposals, possibly leads and supervises a team, and manages contract compliance.
• Work directly with clients and regulatory agencies to oversee project compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversees the execution of archaeological surveys, monitoring (as necessary), field team management, testing, and excavation, and provides specialized site assessments.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.
• Participate in the company’s continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts.
• Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Master’s degree in archaeology/anthropology or related discipline, or similar field. A Bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience 
• A minimum of 6-8 years of relevant work experience as an archaeologist in California, with 2 years in an office/management-type role
• Ability to be listed on permits as a Field Director
• Experience surveying, monitoring, and evaluating cultural resources sites
• Demonstrated ability to perform and lead survey, testing, and mitigation projects
• Proven experience with project management
• Varied experience completing research and preparing technical reports and agency submittals, data collection, and regulatory documents
• Experience serving as the technical and development support or leader for cultural resources projects (work with utility projects is a plus)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word and Excel, and ability to use related computer systems and software. GIS experience using ArcGIS and other ESRI software is a plus
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local legislation affecting cultural resources
• Ability to work remotely and independently with minimal supervision/direction
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to supervisors.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee may be required to spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers and is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel. The work may involve some bending, standing, or walking. Out-of-office site visits could potentially have more strenuous physical demands.
• The work environment will vary greatly depending on the nature of assigned tasks.
• Possible work environments could include normal office working conditions in a well-lit, climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• The position may involve travel as needed.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:

• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
• Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges
• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive, and collaborate with talented colleagues
• Opportunities to engage and contribute to our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups
• Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $90,000 to $105,000, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials, and geography
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match
• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays, and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance
• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
• Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability, or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or careers@montrose-env.com for assistance. 

We are a fast-paced, dynamic, and high-growth company. You will have the freedom to make decisions and be your own boss while receiving support from talented and knowledgeable colleagues and service providers. 

Want to know more about how we can help you take your career to the next level? Visit us at montrose-env.com! 

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.

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