Archaeological Technician

Pape-Dawson; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking an Archaeological Technician to support field and lab tasks for regulatory compliance. You will work under a Project Archaeologist, assisting in survey, excavation, documentation, and artifact processing while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

The role involves outdoor fieldwork, data recording, and collaboration with a project team to maintain safety, quality and efficiency across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of a university-based archaeological field school.
• 3–6 months of archaeological field and/or lab experience preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in diverse terrain and weather conditions on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological field surveys, including shovel testing and site documentation, following established procedures and protocols.
• Collect and record GPS data for field observations and site locations.
• Clean, label, catalog, and curate artifacts in accordance with lab standards and guidelines.
• Assist with the maintenance, inventory, and organization of field and lab equipment.
• Support preparation of documentation, reports, and deliverables for cultural resource management compliance.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in all project tasks.

Skills

Fieldwork

GPS data collection

Artifact handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

University-based archaeological field school

Job description

Job Description

The Archaeological Technician is responsible for conducting field and laboratory tasks in support of archaeological investigations and regulatory compliance. Working under the supervision of a Project Archaeologist, this role assists in survey, excavation, documentation, and artifact processing activities while helping ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

Overview

Job Description

The Archaeological Technician is responsible for conducting field and laboratory tasks in support of archaeological investigations and regulatory compliance. Working under the supervision of a Project Archaeologist, this role assists in survey, excavation, documentation, and artifact processing activities while helping ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological field surveys, including shovel testing and site documentation, following established procedures and protocols.
• Collect and record GPS data for field observations and site locations.
• Clean, label, catalog, and curate artifacts in accordance with lab standards and guidelines.
• Assist with the maintenance, inventory, and organization of field and lab equipment.
• Support preparation of documentation, reports, and deliverables for cultural resource management compliance.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in all project tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of a university-based archaeological field school.
• Minimum of 3–6 months of archaeological field and/or lab experience preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in diverse terrain and weather conditions on a regular basis.
• Physical ability to walk, bend, kneel, dig with hand tools, and stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40–50 pounds, including field equipment, soil samples, or artifact containers.
• Willingness and ability to travel for field assignments as needed.

Note

We are actively screening and interviewing qualified Archaeological Technicians to support current and future project needs. Many of these opportunities will be temporary, on-call assignments, with schedules and project durations varying based on client demand, location, and workload.

This is a great opportunity for individuals who value flexible, project-based work and want to build experience across a variety of archaeological field assignments. Joining our talent network allows us to connect with you more quickly when the right opportunity becomes available.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.