Archaeologist

Stantec; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading environmental consulting firm as an Archaeologist, focusing on geoarchaeology. You will conduct cultural resource projects, author reports, and lead field efforts in collaboration with experienced professionals. This role allows for meaningful contributions to environmental projects critical to various clients.

Benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Health savings accounts

Paid family leave

Short-term and long-term disability plans

Qualifications

• Meet the Secretary of Interior Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology.
• Proven record of authoring geomorphological and geoarchaeological reports.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cultural resource management.

Responsibilities

• Author cultural reports under Section 106 and prepare forms.
• Participate in and lead field reconnaissance surveys and archaeological monitoring.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality technical products through quality review.

Skills

Professional writing

Problem solving

Communication

Geoarchaeology

Geomorphology

Education

MA/MS in cultural resources or archaeology

Tools

Ground-penetrating radar

Electrical resistance

Magnetometry

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Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

This is a career opportunity for a cultural resources specialist with emphasis on geoarchaeology for a leading environmental consulting firm providing technical studies, fieldwork support, expertise, and project permitting to a wide variety of private and federal, state, and local government clients in the western U.S. The individual will support cultural resources projects, prepare research designs, author technical reports, lead field efforts, and QA/QC all field forms and data collected in the field. Perform all duties with team concept in mind. Work well with Field Directors, Principal Investigators, team leadership, and GIS. Be able to lead with confidence and follow when required.

Archaeologist - ( 250001Z2 )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

This is a career opportunity for a cultural resources specialist with emphasis on geoarchaeology for a leading environmental consulting firm providing technical studies, fieldwork support, expertise, and project permitting to a wide variety of private and federal, state, and local government clients in the western U.S. The individual will support cultural resources projects, prepare research designs, author technical reports, lead field efforts, and QA/QC all field forms and data collected in the field. Perform all duties with team concept in mind. Work well with Field Directors, Principal Investigators, team leadership, and GIS. Be able to lead with confidence and follow when required.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Author cultural reports under Section 106 and prepare forms, with an emphasis on geoarchaeology and geomorphology.
• Work closely with a Principal Investigator / Supervisor to make technical recommendations for cultural resources management.
• Participate in identifying and recording areas of archeological potential, archaeological sites, and traditional use sites.
• Participate in and lead field reconnaissance surveys (linear and block type), archaeological monitoring, and excavations.
• Assist in preparing archaeological impact assessments.
• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality technical products through the implementation of quality review and independent review protocols.
• Support technical elements of proposal development, including scope, budget, and schedule to ensure complete satisfaction.
  
  

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Meet the Secretary of Interior Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology
• Proven record of authoring geomorphological and geoarchaeological reports and assessments
• Professional writing, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working in geosciences such as ground-penetrating radar, electrical resistance, and magnetometry.
• Valid driver's license with REAL ID and good driving record required.
• Permitted Statewide in Colorado, Wyoming or Utah
• Ability to attain BLM permits within the states of Colorado, Wyoming or Utah
• Experience leading and conducting Phase I and III Cultural Resource Inventories in the Mountain West.
• Section 106 and 110 (NHPA) Consultation.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist preferred.
  
  

Education And Experience

• MA/MS in cultural resources or archaeology, with an emphasis on geoarchaeology.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cultural resource management and conducting field projects .
  
  

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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Salary Range(s)

• $29 - $47 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CO, HI, MD and IL
  
  

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Colorado-Denver

Other Locations : United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs

Organization : BC-2037 EnvSvcs-US Mountain

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : May 29, 2025, 10:28:30 AM

Req ID: 250001Z2

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