Archaeological Field Technician — Fieldwork & Travel

Stantec; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking three part-time on-call Archaeological Field Technicians to support projects nationwide, with postings in New Cumberland, PA and Hampton, VA. The role requires frequent travel and working remotely from field sites while maintaining rigorous documentation and safety standards.

The successful candidates will have a BA in Archaeology or Anthropology, field school or equivalent experience, and strong writing and GIS skills.

Qualifications

• BA degree in Archaeology or Anthropology required.
• Completion of an archaeological field school or minimum of one year of professional archaeological experience.
• Experience in Mid-Atlantic archaeology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Survey transects up to fifteen miles daily.
• Recordation and delineation of archaeological sites.
• Complete archaeological site forms, site sketches, profiles, logs and paperwork.
• Excavation of shovel test pits or trenches as needed.
• Identify soil horizons, artifacts and cultural features.

Skills

Fieldwork

ArcGIS Online

Travel flexibility

Valid Real ID license

Communication

Education

BA in Archaeology or Anthropology

Tools

ArcGIS Online

Survey 123

Field Maps

Job description

Stantec is seeking three part-time on-call Archaeological Field Technicians to support projects nationwide, with postings in New Cumberland, PA and Hampton, VA. The role requires frequent travel and working remotely from field sites while maintaining rigorous documentation and safety standards.

The successful candidates will have a BA in Archaeology or Anthropology, field school or equivalent experience, and strong writing and GIS skills.