Early Career/Staff Archaeologist

Our Business 

We are a global leader in environmental consulting with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.  
 
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe. 
 

This Opportunity 

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career/Staff Archaeologist for our Kansas City, MO office beginning in the Spring of 2025.  Be involved in projects with our Cultural Resources Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.  
WSP is seeking talented candidates to join our growing Cultural Resources Management Team. The successful candidate will provide Cultural Resources Laboratory support for archaeological collections processing, as well as provide field technician support for all phases of archaeological fieldwork, as required. Our highly experienced staff is located across the United States and includes over 38 cultural resources professionals housed in Louisville, Kentucky; Lexington, Kentucky; Kansas City, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; and Jefferson City, Missouri, with additional staff located across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast regions.
 

Your Impact  

•    Under general supervision, assist with collecting, identifying, and compiling artifacts, observational, spatial, and       archaeological data from field sites for projects, investigations, and surveys.   
•    Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurement and documentation. 
•    Assist archaeology laboratory with processing of artifacts, including washing, analysis, and labeling; ensuring          artifact provenience information is correct, complete, and maintained throughout all stage of laboratory                  processing; and curation preparation.
•    Assist with fieldwork projects during all phases of archaeological investigations (primarily Phase I and Phase II)      by performing pedestrian reconnaissance, shovel testing, and test unit excavation supervised by a field                    supervisor.
•   Assist with performing basic professional archaeological work relating to cultural resources, assisting with                verifying the characteristics of a site and providing entry-level technical assistance on various preservation and      environmental issues.  
•    Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site                    notebook. 
•    Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, the                        maintenance of sample collection, location data, laboratory or statistical documentation, and logbooks. 
•    Utilize the latest archaeological methods, procedures, technologies, and techniques in performing studies and        analysis of sites and potential impacts to resources of cultural and scientific significance.  
•    Complete training on assigned tasks. 
•    Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and                 adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. 
•    Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. 
 

Who You Are 

Required Qualifications 

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, historic preservation, or a related field. 
•    Archaeological field school and at least three months previous field and/or laboratory experience.
•    Analytical skills, and familiarity with research techniques, local/regional prehistoric and/or historic archaeology       required. 
•    Familiar with relevant laws, regulations, preservation compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.  
•    Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively          and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience. 
•    Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a                   dynamic work environment. 
•    Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives. 
•    Basic proficiency with business writing, office aut