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LANGAN ENGINEERING AND On Call Archaeological/Cultural Resource Technician (48010) in HOUSTON, Texas
Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 40+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.
Consistently ranked among the top ten Best Firms to Work For and Engineering News-Records top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.
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Job Summary
Langan is seeking
On CallArchaeological/Cultural Resource Techniciansof varying experience levels to join its collaborative national team for clients in
Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and the Pacific Northwest.These individuals will serve a key function by supporting environmental and cultural resource project managers in conducting an array of both field and desktop tasks. This role provides the opportunity to work with a diverse team of top-notch professionals in a variety of geographic areas and regulatory programs. You will collaborate and learn from our multi-disciplinary team of cultural resource, biology, site/civil, geotechnical, survey, and landscape architect professionals on a wide breadth of projects. Langan is committed to providing opportunities for technicians of all levels to gain experience and expand their skill set while being fairly compensated.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct cultural resource pedestrian surveys;
- Conduct background research at historical societies, museums, archives and/or repositories, etc.;
- Perform cultural resource recordation and documentation;
- Conduct subsurface absence/presence testing;
- Conduct data recovery excavations;
- Perform construction monitoring to ensure compliance with agency mitigation measures and ensure appropriate response and treatment of cultural resources, as necessary;
- Conduct records searches at CHRIS information Centers;
- Conduct laboratory analysis, catalog, and organize cultural resource artifacts;
- Prepare technical report sections;
- Complete work logs in a timely and accurate manner;
- Assemble and maintain field equipment and systems; inspect equipment and troubleshoot as necessary; and
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Qualifications
Associates, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or related field. Individuals with a High School diploma or equivalent will be considered for certain tasks based on individual experience and skills;
An understanding of and practical experience with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), and related state and local regulations and guidelines preferred;
Hazwoper Certification, maintenance of annual physical and respirator fit test, annual Hazwoper 8 hr. re-certification preferred;
3+ years prior related experience preferred;
Familiarity with GIS and AutoCAD preferred;
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Adobe, Nuance, Word and SharePoint preferred;
Strong attention to detail and ability to take direction well;
Ability to multi-task effectively;
Excellent analytical and judgment capabilities;
Ability to work well individually and within groups;
Committed to working within and contributing to the team assigned;
Strong written and verbal communication skills;
Valid drivers license in good standing;
Ability to travel to various job sites and spend most, if not all the workday on-site, as required; and
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