Project Archaeologist

Exciting Career Opportunity: Archaeologist (Cultural/Natural Resources Specialist II)

Location: Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) Carson City. Environmental Division, Cultural Resources Section. Are you passionate about preserving history and shaping the future of Nevada’s cultural heritage? Join NDOT as an Archaeologist (Cultural/Natural Resources Specialist II) and make a meaningful impact on cultural resource management in a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative environment.

About the Role. As an Archaeologist with NDOT, you will play a critical role in protecting Nevada’s rich cultural and natural heritage while contributing to infrastructure development. You will:

• Conduct cultural and resource assessments involving survey, inventory, research, and preservation.
• Manage diverse projects, including right-of-way, material pit, capacity, and high-profile projects, in a fluid design environment.
• Perform critical steps such as area of potential effect identification, resource evaluation, and finding of effect determinations.
• Collaborate and consult with State, Federal, Tribal, and other stakeholders.
• Support compliance with federal and state laws, ensuring NDOT’s projects align with cultural resource requirements.
• This position offers a unique opportunity to work on exciting projects while contributing to Nevada’s transportation and environmental goals.

What We’re Looking For. Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, history, or a closely related field, plus one year of professional archaeological work, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in the same fields, plus two years of professional archaeological work, OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience above the bachelor’s level.
• Meet federal and state requirements for managing cultural resource programs and qualify as a Principal Investigator.

Skills and Expertise: Experience with archaeological field studies, compliance, and technical analysis. Strong project management, research, and consultation skills.

Why Join NDOT? Work on meaningful projects that protect and preserve Nevada’s cultural heritage. Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking team. Develop your career with opportunities for growth and professional development.Contribute to projects that directly impact Nevada’s communities and infrastructure.