Associate or Senior Archaeologist

About the Role

Our Cultural Management Team offers specialized expertise to local, state, and federal agencies across California. We collaborate closely with clients and our internal engineering team to design projects that not only meet community needs but also minimize or avoid impacts to cultural resources. This approach ensures that we respect and preserve cultural heritage while delivering essential services. Achieving this balance requires creative thinking, strong collaboration, and input from a variety of disciplines.

Critical Traits & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Driven and takes initiative
• Problem solver and strong critical thinking skills
• Curious with a desire to continuously learn
• Good attention todetail
• Effective technical writing and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct literature research and record searches
• Coordinate Native American consultation
• Lead archaeological field surveys and prepare site documentation
• Conduct archaeological excavation (testing and data recovery)
• Write cultural reports including, but not limited to, Caltrans-formatted cultural reports and other federal agency Section 106 formatted cultural reports, as the primary author
• Write the cultural sections of CEQA/NEPA environmental documents
• Work with clients, regulatory authorities, and subconsultants
• Assist with the development and implementation of mitigation and monitoring reporting programs
• Develop creative solutions to avoid impacts to cultural resources

General Info

Job Location

Folsom, CA, USA

Job type

Full Time

Workspace

Hybrid

Salary

$85,000 - $140,000 per year

Questions about the role?

Reach our recruiting team at:

jobs@dokkenengineering.com

Minimum Requirements:

We are seeking an individual with a minimum of 5 years' experience who will be responsible for field surveys, recordation of archaeological resources, archival research, Native American Tribal Government consultation, resource evaluations, construction monitoring, and cultural report drafting needed to comply with both the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations. Additionally, you will have:

• Completed an archaeological field school.
• Completed a BA, BS, or MA in anthropology, archaeology, history, geoarchaeology, or cultural resource management.
• Associate Position: 5-15 years of experience in cultural resource management/archaeology, preferably in California.
• Senior Position: 10-20 years of experience in cultural resource management/archaeology, preferably in California.
• CA Driver's license
• Applicants must have substantial experience with:

o Archaeological Field Survey

o Extended Phase I Presence/Absence Testing

o Report Writing (primary or sole author)

o Native American Consultation

o Historical Groups Consultation

o Archival Research

o GPS/GIS data collection and mapping

o Strong understanding of CEQA, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and NEPA

o Experience with public works projects, transportation projects, and/or the Caltrans Section 106 process, is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand or walk for the entire duration of aworkday
• Will use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a regular basis
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
• Work indoors and outdoors. Outdoor work can be in remote or urban environments
• Usually work near others, such as in a shared office space
• Occasionally wear protective gear, such as a hard hat
• Sometimes work in noisy or distracting workenvironments
• Occasionally travel to project sites by automobile, train, and/or airplane

FLSA Status: Full-Time Exempt

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (starting at 3 weeks/year)

• 10 paid holidays

• 40 hours of paid career development (training/workshops, etc., with all travel expenses included)

• Comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement benefits including 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with generous, industry-leading employer match of 9%

• Participation in Employee Stock Ownership Plan (over the past 5 years, the company's average contribution has been 15.8% of employee salaries)

• Wellness Program ($1,200/year)

• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental and vision coverage

• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with generous employer match

• Participation in Employee Stock Ownership Plan

• Life, accidental death and long-term disability insurance

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Dokken Engineering is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. There shall be no discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, national origin, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, military service, or political affiliation. We are an inclusive organization that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based solely on individual merit.