Secretary of Interior (SOI) Archaeologist

Description

SCI Engineering, Inc. is a professional consulting and engineering firm offering a variety of services from the design development stage through construction.  We specialize in Geotechnical, Environmental, Natural Resources, Cultural Resources and Construction Material Testing.

The Archaeologist will help the professional and technical staff teams to function smoothly. They work closely with all firm members. This position requires professionalism and a willingness to work not only to meet expected deadlines but also as needed for excellence in service. The Archaeologist provides support of a highly complex and responsible nature, interfacing regularly, comfortably and confidently with various levels both inside and outside the firm. The position requires considerable discretion, initiative, and independent judgment in non-routine matters.

Why Join SCI?

At SCI, your success is our success. We offer exciting opportunities for career advancement and professional development, encouraging continuous skill development and promoting from within based on performance and initiative. Collaboration and mentoring are key to our culture, and we welcome ideas for innovation and improvement. We also offer teambuilding opportunities through various clubs and committees.

We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplace (topworkplaces.com/company/sci-engineering/). Our employees enjoy a casual dress code, including jeans every day, and benefit from a flexible work schedule that supports work-life balance. Our Good Cause Charity Program empowers employees to donate to the charity of the month, with SCI matching contributions.

Join SCI and be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions and supports your growth. Apply today!
 

Essential Functions

The Archaeologist will perform the following tasks on a regular basis with supervision.

• Phase I Cultural Resource Surveys (Pedestrian Survey)
• Phase I Cultural Resource Surveys (Shovel Test Survey)
• Archaeological Monitoring
• Phase II NRHP Eligibility Testing
• Phase III Data Recovery
• Laboratory Material Processing, Cataloguing, and Analysis

• Minimum of a MA or MS in Anthropology or a related field.
• Past archaeological field experience or completion of an accredited field school.
• Must have reliable transportation and enjoy working outside. Must be available for overtime and weekend work as needed.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Requires a basic logical understanding of computers, general hardware and software.
• Requires a logical approach to problem solving.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

SCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice