# Senior Staff Archaeologist at Langan Engineering & Environmental Services

> Lead archaeological field surveys, excavations, analysis and reports, and supervise staff archaeologists and field technicians on complex projects.

- Company: Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
- Location: Philadelphia, PA
- Places: Philadelphia, United States
- Posted: 2026-11-06
- Level: Senior
- Team: Cultural resources practice
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## The posting

Senior Staff Archaeologist
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services · Philadelphia, PA

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 50+ 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-Record’s 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.

## Job Summary

Langan has an opportunity for a **Senior Staff Archaeologist**to join its collaborative team in **Philadelphia, PA**. This individual will serve a key function in leading and overseeing archaeological projects including field surveys, excavations, data analysis, report writing, and client interaction, often with a focus on managing complex projects, complying with regulatory requirements, and oversight of other Staff Archaeologists and field technicians assigned to those projects. In this role you will have the opportunity to support cross-disciplinary projects and the growth of a national cultural resources practice.

## Job Responsibilities

- Develop and implement research designs for archaeological investigations.
- Lead field teams during surveys and excavations, ensuring proper documentation and data collection.
- Manage project budgets and timelines, assigning tasks to staff.
- Coordinate with clients, landowners, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to navigate project requirements.
- Conduct detailed archaeological analysis of artifacts and features, including identification, classification, and interpretation.
- Utilize advanced archaeological techniques such as GIS, remote sensing, and laboratory analysis.
- Stay current with latest archaeological methodologies and best practices.
- Prepare comprehensive archaeological reports, including site descriptions, analysis, interpretations, and recommendations.
- Present findings to clients, regulatory agencies, etc.
- Effectively communicate complex archaeological concepts to a variety of stakeholders.
- Ensure projects adhere to all relevant cultural resource management regulations at the state and federal level.
- Navigate permitting processes for archaeological investigations.
- Work with tribal representatives and cultural monitors when necessary.
- Train and supervise junior archaeologists in field techniques, data recording, and report writing.

## Qualifications

- Master's degree in Archaeology or related field required
- RPA or RA certification required
- 4+ years of work-related experience
- Strong understanding of archaeological theory, methods, and cultural history
- Familiarity with relevant cultural resource management laws an