Project Archaeologist Principal Investigator - North Central Texas
Halff is seeking a Project Archaeologist Principal Investigator (PI) based out of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, to join our talented team of cultural resources professionals and manage projects in the north central Texas region. The qualified candidate must meet the Secretary of Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation and professional qualification requirements for Principal Investigator (13 Texas Administrative Code 26.4), have no prior Texas Antiquities Permits in default, hold a master's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology and have a minimum of 5 years of Cultural Resource Management (CRM) experience as a PI in Texas. This position offers an excellent professional development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.
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What you will do:
- Supervise on archeological surveys, including those with backhoe trenching
- Perform National Register of Historic Places and/or State Antiquities Landmark eligibility evaluations of archeological sites,
- Report writing and the management of projects from start to finish
- Split time between conducting client/agency coordination, archeological surveys, technical writing and managing CRM projects as a PI with minimum supervision
- Consult with project sponsors and state/federal regulatory agencies
- Conduct background research and obtain Antiquities permits
- Write scopes of work and conduct/Manage field work
- Interpret archeological data and author reports
- Engage with existing and potential clients to foster repeat and new business.
What you will need:
- Master's Degree in Anthropology with focus in Archaeology
- Minimum of 5 years of Cultural Resource Management (CRM) experience as a Principal Investigator (PI) in Texas
- Thorough understanding of historic preservation laws and policies
- Demonstrable experience managing archeological surveys, including those with backhoe trenching, and testing projects
- General knowledge of geoarchaeological soil profile description
- Experience using ArcGIS mapping and GPS technology
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Capable of walking for long periods of time over unfamiliar terrain, excavating shovel tests and test units, screening soil, carrying field equipment, and leading field crews
- Stooping, bending, lifting, and walking in a variety of conditions and over unfamiliar terrain
- Must be motivated and able to work safely with minimum supervision
- Must have a desire to grow within the company and help expand the CRM practice in Texas and neighboring states
- Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
- Strong organizational skills
The Halff Environmental Advantage
- Halff's cultural resources specialists and environmental scientists have years of shared tenure collaborating with one another.
- Our CRM expertise allows us to provide a diverse range of services.
- We bring our clients more than 15 years of CRM program leader experience, which translates into a broad and unique base of institutional knowledge.
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Halff Environmental Services
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Documentation Services
- Wetland Delineation and Section 404/10 Permitting and Mitigation
- Cultural Resources Management
- Wildlife Habitat Assessments and Threatened/Endangered Species Surveys and Relocation
- GIS Geodatabase Development and Environmental Constraints Mapping/Analysis
- Oil and Gas Pipeline Permitting
- Electric Transmission Line Routing Studies and Expert Testimony
- Environmental Due Diligence, Remediation and Regulatory Closures
- Comprehensive Asbestos Consulting Services
- Storm Water Compliance
- Public Involvement
Company Overview:
Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed - and purposed - for people. Since 1950, we've been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.
Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.
Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here
Halff has over 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida and Arkansas. For a full list of our locations, click here
We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Halff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.
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Halff Associates, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
May 01, 2025