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Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Archaeologist

  • Nashville, Tennessee
  • Regular, Full Time
  • Job ID 29187BR
  • United States
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Job Description
General Responsibilities:
Provide archaeological services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include conducting field work, identifying artifacts, laboratory analysis, writing reports, preparing proposals, and consulting with clients and stakeholders.

Essential Functions and Duties:
  • Conduct fieldwork including survey, testing, and data recovery projects
  • Preparing reports
  • Assisting with laboratory analyses
  • Consulting with federal and state agencies, tribal groups, and other stakeholders
  • Making National Register recommendations
  • Providing guidance and mentoring to more junior-level staff
Requirements/Preferences:
  • Master’s degree or above (required)
  • Minimum of two years of experience in the Eastern U.S. (required)
  • Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship; ability to pass drug screening; and possess a valid U.S. driver’s license with acceptable violation history (required)
  • Secretary of Interior qualified as an Archaeologist (preferred)
  • Register of Professional Archaeologist (RPA) (preferred)
  • Trained as a Historical Archaeologist (preferred)

About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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