Archaeological Field Technician (Field Based)

ERM; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM is hiring Archaeological Field Technicians to participate in on-site cultural resource mitigation during construction across Northern Nevada and Southern Idaho. The role supports mitigation, compliance, and data collection under the supervision of crew chiefs and PI staff, with emphasis on safe fieldwork in rugged environments.

The position is full-time (60-72 hours/week), for 6 months with possible extension, requiring a bachelor’s in archaeology/anthropology and at least two years of field

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of field technician experience in Great Basin archaeological fieldwork.
• Experience with mitigation for infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Section 106, NHPA, and BLM, NV, and ID agency permitting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Identify, document, and evaluate archaeological materials, features, and isolated finds with supervision.
• Follow instructions on excavation techniques and recordation.
• Maintain compliance with permit conditions and environmental commitments.
• Complete daily field notes and collect GPS data as instructed.
• Collaborate with ERM and subconsultants’ cultural resources teams.

Skills

Field technician experience

Archaeology knowledge

GPS data collection

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Tools

Survey123

ArcGIS

GPS units

Job description

ERM is hiring Archaeological Field Technicians to participate in on-site cultural resource mitigation, compliance and mitigation support during the construction phase of our client’s transmission and distribution project in Northern Nevada and Southern Idaho.

The field technician will work closely with crew chiefs, archaeological PI, cultural resources teams both from ERM and subconsultants, and coordinators to participate in mitigation, delineate, analyze, and implement avoidance measures for cultural resources to support uninterrupted project progress while maintaining regulatory compliance. This role requires familiarity with varying field techniques, recognition of cultural resources, clear communication, and the ability to work safely and effectively in active construction and diverse, rugged environments.

The position requires the ability to work collaboratively. Successful candidates must be flexible and responsive to a changing work environment where schedules, site locations, and tasks fluctuate according to the needs of the project. This is a full‑time (60‑72 hours/week), limited‑term role with a duration of 6 months and the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Crew Chief or PI to identify, document, and evaluate archaeological materials, features, and isolated finds
• Follow instructions from cultural leadership on appropriate excavation techniques and recordation
• Execute work in a manor that maintains compliance with cultural resource permit conditions and environmental commitments
• Complete daily field notes
• Collect GPS data as instructed
• Other duties as assigned or required
• Compliance with ERM’s rigorous safety program

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of field technician experience in Great Basin archaeological fieldwork
• Experience with mitigation for infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with Section 106, NHPA, and BLM, NV, and ID agency permitting requirements
• Ability to identify prehistoric and historic‑period archaeological materials
• Experience using GPS units, Survey123, ArcGIS, or similar field data collection tools
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to work safely in active construction environments and outdoor field conditions

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred. Candidates with relevant professional experience demonstrating a commensurate level of knowledge and expertise are also encouraged to apply.
• Qualification under the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards (36 CFR Part 61) in Archaeology preferred.
• Experience working in remote areas for extended periods
• Demonstrated ability to support projects requiring sustained field engagement
• Experience working alongside Native American tribal monitors
• OSHA 10- or 30‑hour construction safety training
• Wilderness and Remote First Aid Training

Work Environment

This position is field‑intensive and may involve:

• Long hours in outdoor environments and temperature extremes
• Walking or hiking on uneven terrain while carrying field equipment
• Working in active construction sites around heavy equipment

Candidates must be physically capable of performing required field duties safely.

Pay Transparency

For the Archaeological Field Technicians position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $73,985.60 – $94,910.40, or $35.57 hr-$45.63 hr USD, limited-term, non-exempt. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue‑based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible employees.

Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed‑Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world‑class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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