PapeDawson Engineers Inc

Principal Investigator

PapeDawson Engineers Inc • $90K — $120K *
San Antonio, TX 78228In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
2 days ago
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Qualifications

  • 8 years of archaeological experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role
  • Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related discipline
  • Meets Secretary of the Interior (SOI) Professional Qualification Standards (36 CFR Part 61)
  • Meets applicable state Principal Investigator (PI) qualification requirements
  • Significant experience leading archaeological field investigations and projects
  • Advanced proficiency in GIS and mapping software
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to manage multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

  • Direct and oversee technical archaeological work
  • Lead complex cultural resources investigations and research design
  • Provide expert guidance on applicable federal, state, and local regulatory compliance
  • Coordinate with clients and applicable regulatory agencies in complex situations
  • Prepare scopes of work, schedules, and project budgets
  • Lead archaeological field investigations and oversee project execution
  • Author and review complex technical reports, research designs, treatment plans, and related documentation

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development through mentoring and knowledge sharing
  • Engagement in public and stakeholder communications regarding archaeological findings
  • Participation in professional organizations and continuing education
  • Flexibility to work varied hours and travel based on project needs
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Overview:

The Principal Investigator is a qualified senior technical leader responsible for directing complex cultural resources investigations and ensuring regulatory alignment. This role brings strong technical judgment to research design and documentation, serves as a key point of contact with agencies and clients, and mentors staff across multiple experience levels

Responsibilities:
  • Direct and oversee technical archaeological work
  • Lead complex cultural resources investigations and research design
  • Provide expert guidance on applicable federal, state, and local regulatory compliance
  • Coordinate with clients and applicable regulatory agencies in complex situations
  • Prepare scopes of work, schedules, and project budgets
  • Lead archaeological field investigations and oversee project execution
  • Author and review complex technical reports, research designs, treatment plans, and related documentation
  • Demonstrate advanced expertise in identification, analysis, and assessment of pre- and post-contact materials, features, and structures
  • Apply subject-matter expertise in a cultural resources subfield, such as artifact analysis, GIS, geoarchaeology, or deliverable preparation
  • Ensure regulatory alignment and well-supported conclusions
  • Provide coaching, guidance, and knowledge sharing to team members
  • Participate in professional organizations and continuing education
  • Support public and stakeholder engagement related to archaeological findings


Qualifications:
  • 8 years of archaeological experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role
  • Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related discipline
  • Meets Secretary of the Interior (SOI) Professional Qualification Standards (36 CFR Part 61).
  • Meets applicable state Principal Investigator (PI) qualification requirements.
  • Completion of an academic archaeological field school preferred
  • Registered Archaeologist through the Register of Professional Archaeologists preferred
  • Ability to meet applicable transportation or agency precertification requirements in area of research within 6 months, when required
  • Significant experience leading archaeological field investigations and projects
  • Experience managing complex projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation
  • Advanced proficiency in GIS and mapping software
  • Exceptional technical writing and report preparation skills
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to manage multidisciplinary teams
  • Typical workweek is Monday-Friday during standard business hours, with flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and travel based on project needs.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in archival research.
  • Proficiency in faunal analysis.
  • Leadership experience in testing and data recovery project.
  • Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
  • Familiarity with the City of San Antonio's Unified Development Code.
  • Experience in bioarcheological and/or faunal analysis.


About PapeDawson Engineers Inc

Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc. is a civil and environmental engineering consulting firm headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The company was founded in 1965 by Gene Dawson and Bill Pape. The firm provides services in the areas of transportation, water resources, land development, environmental, surveying, and construction management. Pape-Dawson has additional offices in Austin, Houston, Fort Worth, and Dallas. The company has been recognized as one of the best places to work in San Antonio and Austin.
Learn more about PapeDawson Engineers Inc
Size
1,100 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$10 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$100 million
* Ladders Estimates

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