Cultural Resources Environmental Scientist/Senior Cultural Resources Environmental Scientist

TECO Energy • Albuquerque, NM • 18h ago

This position will be open to internal and external applicants and will close on Monday, August 11, 2025.

The Cultural Resources Environmental Scientist position pays between $63,440 to $79,300; the Senior Cultural Resources Environmental Scientist position pays between $78,640.00 to $98,300.00. Placement in any level is based on skills, experience and education of the successful candidate.

About This Opportunity

Are you driven by a passion for protecting the environment and preserving cultural heritage? As a Cultural Resources Environmental Scientist, you'll be at the forefront of meaningful work-guiding projects that balance progress with preservation. From consulting with agencies and stakeholders to supporting field investigations and emergency response; from ancient artifacts to modern infrastructure, you'll help shape projects that honor cultural heritage while protecting the environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

This list does not reflect the job duties in their entirety.

Collaborates with engineers, construction crews, and environmental staff on cultural and environmental aspects of project planning and execution, including pedestrian surveys, constructions monitoring, report writing, and oversight of contractors performing similar work

Provides updates and guidance on project status, direction, and cultural/environmental risk

Coordinates and appraises the work of environmental consultants and contractors to ensure quality and regulatory compliance

Assists in the review of legislation, legal matters, and regulatory issues; consults with internal departments, external organizations, and regulatory agencies to adress environmental issues and constraints

Supports the review and interpretation of environmental legislation, legal matters, and regulatory requirements relevant to cultural resources

Participates in the due diligence assessments and scopes necessary work products for real property and operational assets

Interprets laboratory and field data, compares results to regulatory standards, and participates in environmental audit programs to ensure ongoing compliance

Coordinates and responds to chance archaeological discoveries, spills and wildlife emergencies in accordance with protocols *Senior Level: Entry Level Duties Plus Additional Responsibilities

Successful Candidate Must Have:

Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology or related field

A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Cultural Resources Environmental Scientist: 2 years of cultural resource management and environmental related experience, such as construction monitoring, cultural resources, surveys, archaeological excavations, artifacts identification and report preparation.Preferred permitted or eligible for permitting in New Mexico for cultural resource permits with federal agencies (e.g., BLM, USFS, BIA) and the NM Historic Preservation Division (e.g., general archaeological investigations, unmarked human burials)

Senior Cultural Resources Environmental Scientist: 5 years of cultural resource management and environmental related experience such as construction monitoring, permitting, or regulatory coordination. Permitted or eligible for permitting in New Mexico for cultural resource permits with federal agencies (e.g., BLM, USFS, BIA) and the NM Historic Preservation Division (e.g., general archaeological investigations, unmarked human burials)

Knowledge of federal and state cultural resource regulations, including the National Historic Preservation Act and NM Cultural Properties Act; permitted or permittable for archaeological investigations in NM with federal agencies (e.g., BLM, USFS, BIA) and the NM Historic Preservation Division.

Preferences: Previous project experience on Federal (e.g., BLM, USFS, NPS) and state lands (e.g.), NMSLO). Fluent in Spanish. Proficient in utility operations. Previous leadership experience. Strong knowledge of anthropology and archaeology methods.

Working Conditions

Regularly required to stand and/or walk up to 2/3 of the time and sit up to 1/3 of the time. Manual dexterity required and the ability to talk, see and hear. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Occasional bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting and climbing. Some travel required, including driving. Exposed to outside weather conditions during fieldwork and construction and compressor station environments.

Nearest Major Market: Albuquerque

Job Segment: Consulting, Environmental Engineering, Scientific, Entry Level, Technology, Engineering

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