Archaeology Field Technician

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Salem (NC); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians for projects across the Southeast. This role involves significant fieldwork, laboratory tasks, and requires a background in anthropology or archaeology. Candidates must be physically capable and ready for travel, with relevant experience in archaeological methods. A valid driver’s license is mandatory.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Qualifications

• 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, including walking and digging.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological fieldwork tasks including surveys and excavation.
• Clean, catalog, photograph, and label artifacts.
• Perform related laboratory research and analysis.

Skills

Experience with completing inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery

Previous experience with mapping equipment

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel

Detail oriented

Resourceful

Self-motivated

Positive and energetic attitude

Education

B.A./B.S. in anthropology/archaeology or related field

Successful completion of an archaeology field school

Tools

Mapping equipment

Total station

GPS

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

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 perform archaeological fieldwork tasks including 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 pass a background check, and drug test as needed

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.

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.

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.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.