Cultural Resource Technician - Archaeology

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking a Cultural Resource Technician - Archaeology to participate in fieldwork and reporting for compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations for public and private clients across all of our Lifeline Sectors: Transportation, Renewables, Power, and Water, and all other industries we provide services for. This position will be overseen in the field and office by the Cultural Resource Specialist - Crew Chief and Lead Cultural Resource Specialist - Principal Investigator (PI) and will be accountable to the PI and the Senior Cultural Resource Specialist. Our goal is to assist clients with developing an approach to cultural resources and State, Federal, and Tribal compliance, and due diligence that balances development with cultural resources protection. Candidate will have flexibility to be based in our office in Bismarck, North Dakota, and/or remotely in western North Dakota, and is expected to frequently travel for fieldwork within the region. This is expected to be a seasonal position.

The Cultural Resource Technician - Archaeology will assist in file searches, fieldwork, monitoring, lab work, and documentation as assigned. This will be done under the supervision of the Crew Chief and PI, with the purpose of completing the National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 process or related due diligence efforts. Experience with inventory, testing, excavation, and construction monitoring will be useful to participate in the Section 106 process. This team member will have minimal contact with regulatory agencies, tribes, and/or clients.

 

What You’ll Do

• Participate in and complete literature reviews, and participate in other aspects of field inventory, testing, monitoring, and mitigation, under the supervision of the Crew Chief, PI, and Senior Cultural Resource Specialist, in support of projects for various industries and markets
• Assist in writing site forms and small project survey reports as assigned, with direct oversight by Crew Chief and/or PI
• Communicate project archaeological results to the project team as requested
• Assist with Tribal Traditional Cultural Specialists in the field

 

What We Expect from You

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in archaeology, anthropology, cultural resource management, geography, or related field with minimal field experience, or
• Some advanced education with some field experience, or
• No advanced education with 2-5 years of archaeological field experience
• Basic understanding of NHPA and Tribal involvement in the Section 106 process
• Working knowledge of using Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the US

 

 As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

 

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees for over 75 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, it means you will have the opportunity to make a difference by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We realize that a huge part of our success has relied heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. Being 100% employee-owned means, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including power, renewables, transportation and water. Ulteig's footprint spans the country and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients. 

At Ulteig, we deeply care and listen to the needs of our team to ensure they are comfortable and have the necessary tools to be productive whether they choose to w