Cultural Resources Geoarchaeologist

Rincon Consultants is seeking a Mid to Senior-Level Geoarchaeologist  to join our growing Cultural Resources practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring specialized expertise in geoarchaeology to support large-scale utility, infrastructure, and environmental projects across California.

You will play a key role in advancing Rincon’s technical capabilities in cultural resources, collaborating with archaeologists, paleontologists, and environmental planners to deliver high-quality work for clients across energy, water, transportation, and environmental planning market sectors.   The ideal candidate has strong field and laboratory experience, with demonstrated expertise in soil stratigraphy, geomorphology, and archaeological site formation processes.

You will contribute to multidisciplinary teams, conduct geoarchaeological studies to inform cultural resources evaluations, and support compliance with CEQA, NEPA, and Section 106 of the NHPA.   While this role may offer flexible work arrangements that can include a mix of in-office and remote work, our changing business needs will ultimately determine our level of remote-work flexibility.

Additionally, to promote in-person collaboration and client teaming, we prioritize hiring those who reside within 50 miles of a Rincon office which currently includes :

• Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.  Overview Of Key Duties And Responsibilities : Conduct geoarchaeological investigations including archaeological sensitivity analyses, review and interpretation of geotechnical report data, site formation processes, geomorphological considerations, and soil stratigraphy assessments.

Integrate geoarchaeological data into cultural resources evaluations, surveys, and excavation projects.  Prepare technical reports, geoarchaeological assessments, and contribute to CEQA / NEPA and Section 106 documentation.  Provide technical support for cultural resources compliance on  transportation, energy, water, and community development projects.  Collaborate with archaeologists, paleontologists, and environmental scientists to deliver integrated project solutions.  Operations and Quality Assurance :