Archaeological Field Lead

Stantec; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision plans

Wellness program

Health saving accounts

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

AD&D insurance

Disability plans

Emergency travel benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Professional membership fee coverage

Paid family leave

Ten paid holidays per year

Vacation 10–20 days

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Archaeological Field Lead to operate from Riverview, FL (or Alpharetta, GA; Mobile, AL) and lead surveys, testing, data recovery, and monitoring. This full-time, project-based role requires extensive travel and may convert to a regular position after project success.

You’ll perform fieldwork, supervise crews, and apply diverse methodologies while coordinating with right-of-way agents as needed. A BA/BS in archaeology and field-school completion are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks in remote areas and/or humid continental climate.
• Frequent out-of-town travel up to 90%.
• Strong technical skills, good communication, and field decision-making ability.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate motorized vehicles.
• May require post-employment drug testing based on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform archaeological fieldwork tasks including shovel test survey and excavation.
• Oversee and lead an archaeological crew during surveys.
• Utilize field methodologies including survey, testing, excavation, surface collection, and monitoring.
• Lead collection, recording, and interpretation of archaeological data in the field and in analysis.
• Record and evaluate soils using color, texture, and inclusions; navigate with compass, maps, GPS, iPads, and aerial photos.
• Assist with setting up site grid, datum, excavations units, and mapping site plans.

Skills

Shovel test survey

Excavation

Field supervision

Data collection & recording

Map/photo documentation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in anthropology/archaeology

Archaeology field school completion

Tools

GPS devices

iPads

USGS topographic maps

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Job Description

Join Stantec's Cultural Resources team as an Archaeological Field Lead based out of the Riverview, FL, Alpharetta, GA or Mobile, AL offices to play an integral role in leading archaeological surveys, testing, data recovery, and monitoring.

This is a full-time, temporary, project-based position that requires extensive travel, including deployments of up to three months at a time. While the role is initially tied to project needs, there is potential for conversion to a regular full-time position upon successful project completion and business needs.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform archaeological fieldwork tasks including shovel test survey and excavation
• Oversee and lead an archaeological crew during archaeological surveys
• Utilize a variety of field methodologies, including archaeological survey, testing, excavation, surface collection, and monitoring
• Leads the collection, recording, and interpretation of archaeological data in the field and analysis activities.
• Record and evaluate soils using color (Munsell), texture, and inclusions; Orienteering using a compass, USGS topographic maps, plan maps, GPS units, iPads, and aerial photography
• Assist with setting up a site grid, datum, and excavations units; Mapping site plans and individual shovel tests, units, and features in plan and profile
• Identify historic and prehistoric artifacts following standard collection procedures.
• Identify cultural features
• Clean and prepare site surfaces for mapping and photography
• Assist with laboratory analysis and reporting, as needed
• May need to coordinate property entry with right of way agents

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to complete physically demanding tasks in remote areas and/or humid continental climate, including walking, hiking, carrying loads up to 50 pounds, and digging
• Frequent out-of-town travel, potentially for extended periods of time, up to 90%
• Qualified applicants should exhibit strong technical skills, good communication skills, and feel comfortable making decisions in the field
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate motorized vehicles
• May require post-employment drug testing based on client needs

Education and Experience

• B.A./B.S. in anthropology/archaeology or related field
• Successful completion of an archaeology field school
• At least 3 years of experience conducting archaeological survey and excavation
• At least 1 year of supervisory field experience.
• Knowledge of Phase I, II, and III archaeological excavations/assessments required
• Knowledge of prehistoric and historic material culture

About the Team

Pay Transparency:

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary:

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• a wellness program
• health saving accounts
• flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan
• employee stock purchase program
• life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• short-term/long-term disability plans
• emergency travel benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• professional membership fee coverage
• paid family leave
• ten paid holidays in each calendar year
• vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
• paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law)
• 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Job Info

• Job Identification 1007508
• Posting Date 09/02/2026, 01:29 PM
• Locations 3915 Crescent Park Drive, Riverview, FL, 33578, US 1110 Montlimar Drive Suite 902, Room 920, Mobile, AL, 36609, US 1150 Sanctuary Parkway Suite 425, Alpharetta, GA, 30009, US (Hybrid)
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Staff Type Category HL - Hourly Limited Benefits