Archaeological Field Technician – Travel-Ready Fieldwork

Stantec; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec's Cultural Resources team has an opportunity for on-call archaeological field technicians to support field projects throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. The successful applicant will execute field tasks under supervision, with extensive travel and overnight stays primarily in Maine and New York.

Requirements include Phase I–III survey experience, digital field recording, and the ability to work in remote areas while maintaining a safety-focused approach.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. in anthropology/archaeology or related field with sufficient experience
• Completion of an archaeology field school preferred
• At least 6 months of experience conducting archaeological survey and excavation, preferred
• Knowledge of prehistoric and historic material culture
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform archaeological fieldwork tasks including controlled surface survey; shovel test survey; and excavation.
• Cleaning, cataloging, photographing, and labeling artifacts recovered from surface collection and excavation.
• Assist with setting up a site grid, datum, and excavation units; Mapping site plans and shovel tests, units, and features in plan and profile.

Skills

Phase I/II/III survey

Digital field recording

Teamwork

Field safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

B.A./B.S. in anthropology/archaeology

Archaeology field school

6 months field experience

Knowledge of prehistoric/historic material culture

Tools

ESRI Field Maps

ArcGIS mapping

Job description

Stantec's Cultural Resources team has an opportunity for on-call archaeological field technicians to support field projects throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. The successful applicant will execute field tasks under supervision, with extensive travel and overnight stays primarily in Maine and New York.

Requirements include Phase I–III survey experience, digital field recording, and the ability to work in remote areas while maintaining a safety-focused approach.