Archaeological Field Technician

Stantec; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Reasonable accommodations for disabilities

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Archaeological Field Technician, responsible for surveying, excavating, and documenting archaeological sites across various locations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Archaeology or Anthropology and possess strong communication skills. This part-time, on-call role requires physical effort and the ability to work in remote settings.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral skills.
• Ability to exercise professional discretion.
• Experience in Mid-Atlantic archaeology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Survey transects up to fifteen miles in length daily.
• Excavate shovel test pits and test units as needed.
• Record and delineate archaeological sites.

Skills

Communication

Professional discretion

Interpersonal skills

Education

BA in Archaeology or Anthropology

Completion of archaeological field school

Job description

Join to apply for the Archaeological Field Technician role at Stantec.

Stantec is currently recruiting for three part-time on-call Archaeological Field Technicians to work out of our Central Pennsylvania office and three near our Hampton, Virginia office for future projects throughout the country. Successful candidates should be located within commuting distance of these offices.

Your Responsibilities

• Survey transects up to fifteen miles in length daily
• Record and delineate archaeological sites
• Complete archaeological site forms, sketches, logs, and other paperwork
• Excavate shovel test pits, test units, trenches as needed
• Identify and describe soil profiles, artifacts, and features
• Organize, process, and inventory artifacts

Qualifications

• Excellent written, oral, and computer skills
• Ability to exercise professional discretion and judgment
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Periodic travel, including international travel, required
• Must work in remote project locations for extended periods; valid driver’s license with a clean record required
• Drug screening required

Education & Experience

• BA in Archaeology or Anthropology
• Completion of archaeological field school or at least one year of professional archaeological experience
• Experience in Mid-Atlantic archaeology and archaeological survey preferred
• Experience with archaeological forms, soil horizons, cultural features, and artifacts

Physical Demands

• Stand, walk, sit, talk, hear frequently; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl occasionally
• Lift/move up to 50 pounds; walk up to 15 miles daily in rough terrain
• Specific vision abilities required

This job is active and requires physical effort. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

Location: United States | VA | Hampton

Employment Type: Full-time, Entry level

Travel: Yes

This job posting is active as of 16/06/2025.