Archaeological Field Technician: Flexible Travel

Stantec; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking archaeology staff to support cultural resources projects across multiple western states, including Oregon, Washington, Montana, and adjacent areas. The role involves field surveys, data collection, and collaboration with field directors and project managers.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in Anthropology or Archaeology, CRM experience, travel flexibility, and experience with GPS tools and field apps like Survey123 and Collector.

Qualifications

• Willing to learn and adapt in a fast-paced interdisciplinary team.
• Willing and able to travel out of town for up to 2 weeks at a time.
• Proficient with state-issued data collection forms.
• Familiar with Trimble sub-meter GPS and related software.
• Completed archaeological field school or equivalent training.
• Capable of working in remote, hot, dry climates and physically demanding conditions.
• Experience working with Native American groups.
• Familiar with field apps like Survey123 and Collector.
• Knowledge of Section 106 compliance on federal lands.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Committed to upholding a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Directly assist field directors and project managers with pre-field planning, surveys, and monitoring.
• Demonstrate solid field skills and work independently or in a crew.
• Identify and document archaeological potential areas, sites, and traditional use sites.
• Collect appropriate field data.
• Support construction planning.

Skills

Willing to learn

Travel up to 2 weeks

State forms knowledge

Trimble GPS

Field school completed

Physically capable in remote areas

Experience with Native American groups

Survey123 familiarity

Collector familiarity

Section 106 compliance

Driver's license

Safety culture advocate

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology

CRM experience, 1 year minimum

Experience with small and large crews

Tools

Trimble GPS unit

Survey123

Collector

Job description

Stantec is seeking archaeology staff to support cultural resources projects across multiple western states, including Oregon, Washington, Montana, and adjacent areas. The role involves field surveys, data collection, and collaboration with field directors and project managers.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in Anthropology or Archaeology, CRM experience, travel flexibility, and experience with GPS tools and field apps like Survey123 and Collector.