Archaeological Field Technician — Travel‑Ready & Team‑Focused

Stantec; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec is seeking archaeological staff to join our Environmental Services Cultural Resources Team in Colorado. You will assist with pre-field planning, surveys, monitoring, and data collection while supporting project managers and field directors across multiple western offices.

Travel to job sites and an adaptable, safety-focused mindset are essential. We value candidates with a field school background, GPS proficiency, familiarity with Survey123/Collector, and experience with Native American

Qualifications

• Willing to learn and be flexible within an interdisciplinary, fast-paced team.
• Able to travel out of town for up to 2 weeks at a time.
• Working knowledge of State issued forms.
• Proficient with Trimble sub-meter GPS and related software.
• Completed archaeological field school or demonstrable equivalent training.
• Capable of physically demanding tasks in remote areas (walking, hiking, up to 50 pounds).
• Experience working with Native American groups.
• Familiarity with Survey123 and Collector apps.
• Section 106 compliance specialization on federal lands.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Committed to safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Directly support field directors and project managers with pre-field planning, surveys, and monitoring.
• Exhibit field skills, work independently or in a crew.
• Identify and record areas of archaeological potential and sites.
• Collect appropriate field data.
• Support construction planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Safety conscious

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology

CRM experience (1 year)

Tools

Trimble GPS (sub-meter)

Survey123

Collector

Job description

Stantec is seeking archaeological staff to join our Environmental Services Cultural Resources Team in Colorado. You will assist with pre-field planning, surveys, monitoring, and data collection while supporting project managers and field directors across multiple western offices.

Travel to job sites and an adaptable, safety-focused mindset are essential. We value candidates with a field school background, GPS proficiency, familiarity with Survey123/Collector, and experience with Native American