Principal Investigator (Terrestrial Archaeology - California)

Title : Principal Investigator

Location : California

Job Code : Power_PI_2025

Job Link :   SEARCH Job Postings - Direct Applications

Position Information

SEARCH has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Principal Investigator to join our Energy Division team. This position is California based, though remote, with a focus on experience conducting cultural resources compliance studies in California, with a focus on Tribal outreach and coordination. This role will collaborate with the Power Sector and Offshore Wind Sector Teams to manage large complex projects that cross multiple regulatory jurisdictions at the local, state, and federal level.

SEARCH provides a flexible work environment, a professional and collaborative atmosphere, and a wide range of projects and opportunities for our staff. SEARCH offers a competitive total compensation package with strong health and wellness and retirement plans. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, group term life insurance, 401(k) plan with match, 10 paid holidays per year, and Unlimited paid time off (PTO). Pay range for this position is $72,000 - $92,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Key Responsibilities :

• Maintain the highest professional image for our clients, co-workers, media, and general public.
• Participate in decision-making regarding research priorities of company and provide information on feasibility of prospective projects.
• Develop business / client relationships for SEARCH.
• Develop SEARCH procedures and protocol related to field methods, lab analyses, and report preparation.
• Prepare proposals for review by Sector Leaders and Management.
• Develop research designs, outline research procedures to be followed, and identify and / or provide training to junior staff to carry out research.
• Plan and manage fieldwork, data analysis, and reporting efforts in accordance with project Scope of Work, budget, and schedule.
• Develop thoroughly researched, comprehensive, and defensible resource evaluations according to the National Register of Historic Places eligibility criteria in accordance with 36 CFR §60.4 and associated National Park Service guidance.
• Support Project Managers in the delivery of projects on time and under budget.
• In conjunction with the SEARCH Health & Safety Officer, develop a Health & Safety plan for each assigned project and ensure that it is followed.
• Communicate project resource needs to Project Managers, Sector Leaders, Directors, and Management, as warranted.
• Conduct primary research using laboratory equipment, computer resources, and institutional libraries.
• Provide expertise in field of research to SEARCH colleagues.
• Prepare reports and papers of completed projects for publication in technical journals, presentation to regulatory agencies or at conferences, or use in further research activities, with approval by the Client and SEARCH Management.
• Other duties, as assigned.

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Benefits

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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.

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 jorge.quintana@searchinc.com . Include the Job Posting code (Power_PI_2025) in the subject line of your email.