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Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Overview
We are hiring! Atkins is seeking an Archaeology Field Director to join our Cultural Resources team in Atlanta, GA. In this role, you will lead archaeological field investigations for transportation, planning, and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and other environmental regulations. You'll play a critical role in managing field crews, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering high-quality cultural resource documentation that supports project success.
Your role
- Lead and manage archaeological field investigations, ensuring strict adherence to Atkins safety protocols and project requirements.
- Direct field crews during surveys, testing, and data recovery, providing clear guidance and maintaining quality control of all field documentation.
- Coordinate closely with project managers, engineers, and environmental specialists to integrate cultural resource compliance into overall project schedules and design plans.
- Oversee logistics for field operations, including scheduling, equipment, safety compliance, and resource allocation.
- Review and validate field data, site forms, and mapping to ensure accuracy and completeness before submission.
- Communicate findings and progress to internal teams and clients, addressing any issues that could impact project timelines or compliance.
- Mentor and train junior field staff, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices.
- Travel to project sites as needed, with overnight stays required for extended fieldwork.
- Contribute to site evaluations for archaeological resources for eligibility in the National Register of Historic Places, in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and other relevant environmental laws.
- Contribute to technical reports and provide quality reviews of reports prepared by others, including creating project and resource location maps.
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-143654
Salary range
-
About you
- At minimum, must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology.
- Minimum 3+ years of Cultural Resource Management experience, including significant time in field leadership roles.
- Proficiency in GPS data collection and mapping; intermediate experience with ArcGIS highly desired.
- Familiarity with transportation and infrastructure projects; prior GDOT experience highly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise crews and manage complex field projects from planning through completion.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple field tasks while meeting baseline schedules.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and regulatory agencies.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Expected compensation range is between $60,000 - $80,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
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