Senior Archaeologist- Geophysical Expertise

Title : Senior Archaeologist- Geophysical Expertise

Location : Carnegie , Pennsylvania

Job Code : SA-GP-2025

Job Link :   SEARCH Job Postings - Direct Applications

Position Information

SEARCH has an immediate opening for a Senior Archaeologist with extensive experience in geophysical sensing survey methodologies to support archaeological projects and utilities work. This position is based out of our Carnegie, PA office.

About SEARCH :

Overland and underwater, SEARCH is an archaeology firm that deploys the full spectrum of cultural heritage services worldwide. SEARCH2O, its maritime program, is at the forefront of historic shipwreck and submerged pre-contact archaeology, paleolandscape reconstruction, and deep-water archaeology. SEARCH’s staff are cultural resources industry leaders, pioneers, and subject matter experts across 45 Market, Regional, and Research Sectors. Since 1993, SEARCH has completed more than 5,000 commercial and government projects in 48 US states, 6 US territories, and 39 countries spanning 7 continents and 4 oceans. By integrating science, technology, and creativity, SEARCH harnesses the power of the past to advance the projects, places, and people it serves.

Key Responsibilities :

• Perform and lead archaeological surveys using ground-penetrating radar (GPR), magnetometer, metal detector, and other remote-sensing instruments.
• Appropriately process and interpret geophysical data to identify archaeological resources. Apply reasoning to evaluate the extent and integrity of resources.
• Appropriately process and interpret geophysical data to identify and map buried utilities.
• Read survey plans and utility records to identify potential utilities in the project area.
• Use appropriate tools to mark utility locations in the field
• Develop and implement appropriate geophysical remote sensing survey methodologies and research designs.
• Develop geophysical remote sensing and archaeological resource survey reports at Phase I, II and III reporting levels.
• Use or review GIS data to organize, interpret, and document field research.
• Record accurate, organized, and clear field notes, maps, drawings, logs, forms, tables, databases, artifact bags, box labels, and other project documentation.
• Use electronic and traditional navigational equipment (GPS, mobile device equipped with ArcGIS Field Maps, and compass) to determine project limits, record fieldwork, document findings, and communicate progress.
• Administer the project health and safety plan and participate in office and field training. Offer recommendations for improvement to Health & Safety Manager.
• Other duties, as assigned.

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Application Requirements

For more information about SEARCH, please visit  searchinc.com  and follow us on  Facebook ,  Instagram , LinkedIn , and Twitter .

Please send inquiries about the position to HR@searchinc.com . Include the Job Posting code ( SA-GP-2025 ) in the subject line of your email.

Requirements

Qualifications Required :

Benefits

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