Archaeologist Principal Investigator /Field Director- Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming

True Environmental is seeking an Archaeologist Principal Investigator/Field Director to lead cultural resource investigations across Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. Responsibilities include supervising field crews, conducting investigations under federal regulations, and coordinating with clients and agencies. The role requires knowledge of historic preservation laws and experience in cultural resource management. The position is primarily based in the specified states, indicating it is not a remote job.
Archaeologist PI/Field Director Sundance Consultants, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, have united their strengths to establish the nation's premier environmental and engineering services consulting firm. This powerhouse organization offers an extensive range of services aimed at revolutionizing the built environment and preserving the natural one. Its diverse expertise encompasses environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic coastal and marine structures, developing sustainable energy sources, and pioneering resource extraction methods.
Career opportunity for an Archaeologist PI/Field Director to lead cultural resources field crews and assist in the expansion of archaeology services. This position is responsible for leading and conducting all phases of cultural resource investigations under Section 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and other environmental planning projects, including but not limited to consultation, preparing data recovery and monitoring plans, lead field coordination and interpretation of state and federal laws and report writing. The position may also require knowledge of and experience with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and writing sections related to cultural resources for proposed permitting actions.


The Archaeologist PI/Field Director will supervise and mentor junior or temporary level cultural resource personnel. The Archaeologist PI/Field Director will also frequently interact and coordinate with clients as well as agency and Tribal representatives. The Archaeologist PI/Field Director will be knowledgeable of federal, state, and local historic preservation and cultural resources regulations and demonstrate an established area of analytical expertise and/or archaeological research interest.


Primary location for this professional will be throughout Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming (Pocatello, Twin Falls, Idaho Falls, Butte, Missoula, Rock