Principal Investigator - Cultural Resources / Archaeology

Job Title: Principal Investigator - Cultural Resources / Archaeology Location: Northern Plains Region (North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana) Job Type: Project-Based / Contract Project Duration: Approximately 2-3 months (with potential extension) Schedule: Field-based during survey phase; travel required Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Principal Investigator (PI) to oversee cultural resource investigations for a large pipeline project in the Northern Plains. The Principal Investigator will provide leadership and technical oversight for field operations, ensure compliance with applicable cultural resource regulations, and guide field teams through all phases of survey and documentation. This role will work closely with Crew Chiefs, Field Technicians, and Traditional Cultural Specialists (TCS) to ensure cultural resources are properly identified, documented, and evaluated. The PI will also coordinate with project leadership and Tribal representatives to ensure fieldwork is conducted with cultural sensitivity and in accordance with regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and oversight for archaeological fieldwork and cultural resource surveys Ensure compliance with federal, state, and tribal cultural resource regulations and project requirements Oversee field crews conducting pedestrian surveys across a 300-foot-wide right-of-way (ROW) Review and verify documentation of archaeological sites, historic resources, architectural sites, stone features, and isolated finds Work collaboratively with Traditional Cultural Specialists and Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) representatives to ensure culturally sensitive resources are properly recorded and respected Provide guidance to Crew Chiefs and field staff regarding identification, documentation,