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Right of Way Staff Cultural Resources Specialist – Environmental Services
Location: Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN / Duluth, MN
Employment Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Competitive base salary + excellent benefits, bonus potential, and long-term growth

We are seeking a Staff Cultural Resources Specialist to support environmental and infrastructure projects across the Upper Midwest. This role will focus on cultural resources studies, archaeological fieldwork, construction monitoring, and project coordination across a variety of utility and public sector initiatives.

This position includes a mix of fieldwork, project coordination, reporting, and support for proposal and project development efforts. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, field-capable, and comfortable working across both technical and client-facing environments.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct archaeological fieldwork including surveys, excavation, construction monitoring, and data collection
  • Plan, coordinate, and support cultural resources components across project lifecycles
  • Prepare technical reports and documentation related to cultural resource findings
  • Support project planning including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and deadlines
  • Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders
  • Assist with proposal development and contract support efforts
  • Supervise field efforts and provide guidance to junior staff
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state historic preservation regulations
  • Support identification of new project opportunities and assist with business development efforts
  • Maintain project schedules, communication, and deliverables
  • Travel to project sites as required (~50%)
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field (required)
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • 4+ years of experience in cultural resources, including field investigations, surveys, and excavation
  • Experience with construction monitoring and archaeological fieldwork
  • Knowledge of National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and related regulations
  • Experience working in the Upper Midwest or Great Plains region preferred
  • Ability to perform artifact identification and technical reporting
  • Experience using GPS equipment and field data collection tools
  • Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
  • Ability to adapt to dynamic field environments and changing project needs
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
  • Valid driver’s license required; must meet motor vehicle standards to maintain driving privileges
Work Environment:
  • Hybrid (field + office-based role)
  • Approximately 50% travel required


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Posting ID: 1263316305 Posted: 2026-06-08 Job Title: Staff Cultural Resource Specialist