On-Call Staff Archaeologist

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.Your impactJacobs is seeking Staff Archaeologists to support a variety of projects across Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, and other eastern geographies. This position provides cultural resources support for planning, engineering, and construction services to commercial clients.Depending on candidate and organization needs, this position will be hired as Part-Time, on-call (without benefits; 1-20 hours per week), with the possibility to turn into a Full-Time role after working at Jacobs.The archaeologist career path provides the opportunity to work on projects that require compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), and various state regulations. All work will be conducted under the guidance of senior cultural resources staff.Frequent travel is expected for the position. It is critical that candidates be able to work 8-to-10-hour days in a variety of conditions and understand that there could be frequent trips away from the office. Candidates must demonstrate a high awareness of workplace safety.This position offers unique opportunities for professional growth and expanding archaeological competency across a variety of projects and geographies. This position comes with a solid potential for career advancement within Jacobs.We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs’ offices/projects and remote locations, enabling them to deliver their best work.Here's what you'll needAt least a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology/CRMMinimum of 3+ years of professional archaeological field work experienceExperience in construction monitoring and collaborating with tribal monitorsBasic knowledge of historic preservation laws and policies, including NEPA, NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, and California state regulations and cultural resources policiesExperience using GPS technology, including EOS, FieldMap applications, Survey123, among othersBasic soil identificationProficiency with basic feature and artifact identification, including precontact ceramics, flaked stone, and ground stone, and diagnostic historic artifactsProficiency with Microsoft Office SuiteExcellent oral and written communication skillsMust be capable of walking for long periods of time over rugged terrain, excavating shovel tests and test units, screening soil, and carrying field equipmentMust be willing and able to travel frequently and for long periods of time, as neededMust be motivated and able to work safely with minimum supervisionExperience and comfort in working independently in the field and officeIdeally, you’ll also haveExperience in or near Washington, D.C.Experience leading crews in the fieldExperience conducting research, literature reviews, and cartographic reviewsExperience writing compliance reports and completing site formsBackground in the consulting environmentAbility to handle multiple projects simultaneously and be responsive to both internal and external clientsHAZWOPER certificationOSHA-10 certificationOur health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits.The base salary range for this position is $70,900.00 to $110,800.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on May 06, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.