Archaeologist/Architectural Historian
Oso Semiconductor
IT
Salisbury, NC, USA
USD 65k-81k / year
Posted on Apr 30, 2026
The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is adding a Staff Archaeologist to our Cultural Resources team for technical project support on United States and US territories. This remote position requires US citizenship due to the clients we work with.
Your Role
Tetra Tech Inc. is seeking a professional, motivated, and intelligent candidate to fill one Archaeologist/Architectural Historian position for our Federal NEPA, NHPA, and Environmental Compliance team. The person selected will become a part of the Tetra Tech Environmental Government Services cultural resources team. The selected candidate will serve in a dual role as architectural historian and archaeologist, working across multidisciplinary teams to evaluate historic resources and ensure compliance with federal preservation laws as well as conducting a variety of technical writing, field, administrative, and project planning tasks to support Federal, State, and commercial contracts. Project assignments will primarily be in the continental United States and Pacific territories, with all report and other deliverable production tasks to be performed as remote work.
The ideal candidate will meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for both Architectural History and Archaeology, possess strong experience integrating architectural history and archaeology in cultural resource management (CRM), a minimum of 10 years’ experience in cultural resource management, and extensive experience managing large archaeological projects and training both field and technical writing staff. As a nationwide specialist support role, the job will involve self-directed and assigned support of business development tasks. The candidate should have excellent technical writing skills and the ability to produce reports for review by subject matter experts of federal, state, and tribal agencies under Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act, among other historic preservation laws/regulations. We seek a candidate with specialized technical skills in as many of the following areas which may apply, including, applied technology, historic structure inventory/reporting/form preparation, cemetery archaeology, and graduate training in Archaeology and Architectural History. Candidates should be able to lead all phases of field work, oversee the production of work plans, management summaries and technical reports, in addition to managing laboratory analysis, QA/QC of GIS data, documents, and deliverables, and participating in business development.
This is a full-time salaried position.
Responsibilities
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The entails work performed in a field environment, primarily in a Southern and Mid-Atlantic US geographic setting. Field work can involve traversing uneven terrain, remaining in a stationary position, digging, and walking for extended periods of time and will require moving and positioning items weighing up to 50 pounds. You must be able to traverse up to 10 miles a day in varied terrain. However, the position will also require extended periods of work in a remote office environment. Note that office work will be fully remote.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This work is principally performed in a remote office environment, but the employee may be required to travel for field work to complete site investigation and data gathering. The employee may be required to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions as needed to maintain project schedules.
Language & Communication Skills: The employee must be fluent in the English language and able to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms. The employee may be required to make presentations at conferences and to clients, and the employee will be responsible for providing high quality written products to include presentations, reports, and proposals.
Other Skills: Instructions: The employee must have strong computer skills and be able to use common software needed for project management and product development (such as Microsoft Office, Arc GIS Pro, and Adobe Pro).
An employee in this remote based position can expect a salary range of $65,000–$81,000. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay and the actual salary within this range will depends on these factors, including, but not limited to geographic location, qualifications, licensures, certifications, experience, and other skills relevant to the needs of the business. Additional information on our benefits package can be found at Life at Tetra Tech - Tetra Tech.
Life At Tetra Tech
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
X: @TetraTechJobs
Facebook: @TetraTechCareers
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
Additional Information
Tetra Tech is adding a Staff Archaeologist to our Cultural Resources team for technical project support on United States and US territories. This remote position requires US citizenship due to the clients we work with.
Your Role
Tetra Tech Inc. is seeking a professional, motivated, and intelligent candidate to fill one Archaeologist/Architectural Historian position for our Federal NEPA, NHPA, and Environmental Compliance team. The person selected will become a part of the Tetra Tech Environmental Government Services cultural resources team. The selected candidate will serve in a dual role as architectural historian and archaeologist, working across multidisciplinary teams to evaluate historic resources and ensure compliance with federal preservation laws as well as conducting a variety of technical writing, field, administrative, and project planning tasks to support Federal, State, and commercial contracts. Project assignments will primarily be in the continental United States and Pacific territories, with all report and other deliverable production tasks to be performed as remote work.
The ideal candidate will meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for both Architectural History and Archaeology, possess strong experience integrating architectural history and archaeology in cultural resource management (CRM), a minimum of 10 years’ experience in cultural resource management, and extensive experience managing large archaeological projects and training both field and technical writing staff. As a nationwide specialist support role, the job will involve self-directed and assigned support of business development tasks. The candidate should have excellent technical writing skills and the ability to produce reports for review by subject matter experts of federal, state, and tribal agencies under Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act, among other historic preservation laws/regulations. We seek a candidate with specialized technical skills in as many of the following areas which may apply, including, applied technology, historic structure inventory/reporting/form preparation, cemetery archaeology, and graduate training in Archaeology and Architectural History. Candidates should be able to lead all phases of field work, oversee the production of work plans, management summaries and technical reports, in addition to managing laboratory analysis, QA/QC of GIS data, documents, and deliverables, and participating in business development.
This is a full-time salaried position.
Responsibilities
- Serve as architectural history SME supporting projects nationwide.
- Conduct and oversee built environment surveys, including historic buildings, structures, and districts.
- Evaluate resources for National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility, including integrity assessments and criteria determinations.
- Complete and review historic structure inventory forms and documentation (e.g., state forms, DOE forms).
- Support and/or lead HABS/HAER/HALS-level documentation for federal projects.
- Develop historic contexts, thematic studies, and significance arguments to support compliance and planning.
- Participate in strategic growth of built environment services.
- Support proposal preparation, scope development, and cost estimating.
- Assist in mentorship and training of staff in both archaeology and architectural history.
- Support Federal, State, and commercial projects with the development of desktop reviews, work plans, technical reports, archaeological and built environment surveys, data collection, monitoring, evaluative testing, and site mitigation across multiple states.
- Work on portions of large technical reports, NEPA documents, and cultural resources management plans.
- Work independently on contract deliverables such as letter reports, technical reports, and work plans.
- Support and report to your supervisor and individual project leads for project needs.
- Support Project Managers to identify, plan, and track project deliverables.
- Work with clients, State Historic Preservation Offices, Tribal Historic Preservation offices, and other stakeholders to meet Section 106 compliance requirements.
- Author cultural resource sections of NEPA documents including, but not limited to, Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements.
- Provide subject matter expertise and technical guidance to team members in support of their functions.
- Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
- Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge and awareness.
- Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
- Additional duties as required.
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Master’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology or related field
- Meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Architectural Historian and Archeology
- 10 years of cultural resource management experience
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed, approximately 25%.
- Ability to identify, record, and analyze archaeological artifacts, features, and sites in-field and through GIS
- Experience with leading and managing technical writing teams and QAQC
- Management experience on large projects and/or large project SME experience
- Proficiency with electronic devices, ESRI ArcPro, and office software
- In-depth knowledge of the requirements for archaeological project execution including logistics and permitting needs.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and/or local regulations and statutes.
- Geographically broad archaeological experience in the US including at least both eastern US and California
- Prior experience writing NEPA cultural resource sections highly desired.
- Prior experience producing GIS deliverables highly desired.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The entails work performed in a field environment, primarily in a Southern and Mid-Atlantic US geographic setting. Field work can involve traversing uneven terrain, remaining in a stationary position, digging, and walking for extended periods of time and will require moving and positioning items weighing up to 50 pounds. You must be able to traverse up to 10 miles a day in varied terrain. However, the position will also require extended periods of work in a remote office environment. Note that office work will be fully remote.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This work is principally performed in a remote office environment, but the employee may be required to travel for field work to complete site investigation and data gathering. The employee may be required to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions as needed to maintain project schedules.
Language & Communication Skills: The employee must be fluent in the English language and able to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms. The employee may be required to make presentations at conferences and to clients, and the employee will be responsible for providing high quality written products to include presentations, reports, and proposals.
Other Skills: Instructions: The employee must have strong computer skills and be able to use common software needed for project management and product development (such as Microsoft Office, Arc GIS Pro, and Adobe Pro).
An employee in this remote based position can expect a salary range of $65,000–$81,000. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay and the actual salary within this range will depends on these factors, including, but not limited to geographic location, qualifications, licensures, certifications, experience, and other skills relevant to the needs of the business. Additional information on our benefits package can be found at Life at Tetra Tech - Tetra Tech.
Life At Tetra Tech
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
X: @TetraTechJobs
Facebook: @TetraTechCareers
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
Additional Information
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