Principal Investigator — Cultural Resources

Job overview

The Principal Investigator works onsite in Frisco, TX; the posting does not specify a work arrangement. Compensation is not specified. BGE is an engineering and environmental consulting firm serving public and private clients, and this role supports its cultural resources projects and group growth. The investigator administers cultural-resource project phases from planning through completion, coordinating research designs, staffing, logistics, and field efforts. The role provides project oversight and helps ensure investigations meet project objectives, applicable standards, and safety expectations.

What you'll do

• Administer cultural-resource project phases and tasks or manage projects from proposal to completion
• support project acquisition planning, proposals, procurement, and research designs
• plan project scope, budget, and schedule
• oversee project logistics and staffing
• track field progress and adjust techniques or staffing as needed
• provide leadership on field safety, conflict resolution, and problem-solving
• execute project goals in line with research designs and investigation standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal investigator

cultural resources

archaeology

project management

field research

section 106

nepa

arcgis preferred

frisco tx

bge inc.

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health care
• 401(k) match
• career mapping
• dependent-care programs
• flexible Fridays.

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree and/or PhD in anthropology, archaeology, or a related field; five to eight years of documented archaeological field experience; and supervisory and project-management experience. Fieldwork may involve extended travel and rugged terrain.

About the employer

BGE, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.