Archaeology Field Technician

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid family leave

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is looking for Archaeological Field Technicians to participate in archaeological surveys and fieldwork in the Southeastern United States. Responsibilities include conducting controlled surface surveys, excavations, and handling artifacts. The role requires a degree in anthropology or archaeology and experience in survey and excavation work. Candidates must be detail-oriented, have strong communication skills, and be willing to travel frequently for fieldwork assignments. This temporary position offers exposure to diverse archaeological tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery.
• At least 6 months of experience with archaeological survey and excavation.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in remote areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological fieldwork tasks including surveys and excavations.
• Clean, catalog, photograph, and label artifacts.
• Prepare for and assist with upcoming fieldwork assignments throughout the Southeast.

Skills

Mapping equipment

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

Detail-oriented

Positive attitude

Education

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

Completion of an archaeology field school

Tools

Total station

GPS

Job description

Your Opportunity

Join Stantec's Cultural Resources team in and around our Louisville, KY, Nashville, TN, Knoxville, TN, or Chattanooga, TN offices to play an integral role in lead doing archaeological survey, testing, data recovery, and monitoring. Stantec is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians to assist with upcoming fieldwork that will occur throughout the Southeast. These positions are per project based that may be up to 10‑day stints.

Your Key Responsibilities

The position will primarily consist of fieldwork but may include exposure to a wider range of other duties including laboratory research and analysis. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to performing archaeological fieldwork tasks such as controlled surface survey, shovel test survey, and excavation. Duties may also include cleaning, cataloging, photographing, and labeling artifacts recovered from surface collection and excavation.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with completing inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery
• Previous experience with mapping equipment and other special application equipment (e.g., total station, GPS, etc.)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Detail oriented; resourceful; self‑motivated; strong initiative
• Positive and energetic attitude

Education and Experience

• B.A./B.S. in anthropology/archaeology or related field with sufficient experience
• Successful completion of an archaeology field school
• At least 6 months of experience conducting archaeological survey and excavation
• 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 heavy loads, and digging
• Frequent out‑of‑town travel, potentially for extended periods of time
• Qualified applicants should exhibit strong technical skills, good communication skills, and feel comfortable making decisions in the field
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate motorized vehicles
• Must be able to complete a background check, and drug test as needed

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.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) 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

Primary Location: United States | TN | Nashville

Organization: 1726 EnvSvcs-US Gulf East-Chattanooga TN

Employee Status: Temporary

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 15/01/2026 09:01:00

Req ID: 1003742

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.