Archaeologist

GEI Consultants Inc; Williamsburg (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-Competitive Compensation

Connecting Conversation Program with a

Professional development and careerAdv

Rewards and Recognition

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Job summary

GEI Consultants, Inc. seeks an on-call Archaeology Field Technician to support survey and excavation projects in Williamsburg, MI.

The role involves cultural resources monitoring, data collection, and creating daily reports under supervision, with GPS tech usage and field forms adherence. Qualified applicants have a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of supervised field experience; a valid driver's license and tech literacy are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, historic archaeology, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervised field archaeology experience, with preference for construction monitoring.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Computer literate with smartphone and tablet applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform cultural resources monitoring at construction sites to implement mitigation measures to avoid impacts to cultural resources.
• Conduct archaeological field surveys.
• Record data for scientific and compliance purposes using company forms and established field methodology.
• Prepare daily progress/monitoring reports as needed by the project.
• Use GPS equipment (Garmin/Trimble) and data collection application for field data collection.
• Work independently or as part of a team.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Field archaeology

GPS data collection

Team collaboration

Survey monitoring

Data recording

Education

Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, historic archaeology, or related field

Tools

GPS (Garmin/Trimble)

Data collection apps

Tablet devices

Job description

Location: Williamsburg, MI, United States

This hourly on-call position is on a project-specific basis and pay will be commensurate with the applicant’s experience. The candidate should be fit, resourceful, dedicated, and organized, and will work under the supervision of the Field Director or Project Director during survey and/or excavation projects. Familiarity with GPS units, completing site forms, and digital data collection are a plus but not required.

• Perform cultural resources monitoring at construction sites to implement mitigation measures to avoid impacts to cultural resources
• Conduct archaeological field surveys
• Record data for scientific and compliance purposes using company forms and established field methodology
• Prepare daily progress/monitoring reports as needed by the project
• Use GPS equipment (Garmin/Trimble) and data collection application for field data collection
• Work independently or as part of a team
• Complete other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, historic archaeology, or a related field
• Minimum of 1 year of supervised professional experience as a field archaeologist, with preference for construction monitoring experience
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, access to reliable transportation
• Computer literate with smartphone and tablet applications

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here .

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here .

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Rewards and Recognition
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands:

Sedentary

x

Light

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday

(check one per row)

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

X (4+ hours)

Standing

X (1-2 hours)

Walking

X (1-2 hours)

Climbing

X

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

(0-25 lbs)

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

(0-25 lbs)

Carrying objects

X

Push/pull

X

Twisting

X

X

Reaching forward

X

Reaching overhead

X

X

X

X

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

X (4+ hours)

Taste or smell

X

Talk or hear

X

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

X

Far Vision

X

Yes

No

Not Applicable

X

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

X

Hearing

X

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

X

Chemical

X

X

Extreme temperatures

X

Radiation

X

Uneven surfaces or elevations

X

X

Dust/particulate matter

X

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.