Archaeology Field Technician: Southeast Fieldwork & Lab

Stantec; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Paid holidays

Vacation 10–20 days per year

Paid sick leave

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

AD&D insurance

Short/long-term disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional membership fee coverage

Paid family leave

Job summary

Stantec is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians to support fieldwork across the Southeast, including in Tennessee. The role is project-based with up to 10-day stints, primarily fieldwork complemented by occasional lab tasks and analysis.

You will help with survey, data collection, and artifact handling while traveling as required. Candidates should have a background in archaeology, field school completion, and experience in survey or excavation.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform archaeological fieldwork tasks including controlled surface survey, shovel test survey, and excavation.
• Assist with cleaning, cataloging, photographing, and labeling artifacts recovered from surface collection and excavation.
• May include exposure to laboratory research and analysis.
• Work with mapping equipment and other field tools as needed.

Skills

Inventory & survey

Data recovery

GPS & mapping

Microsoft Word & Excel

Field safety

Communication

Driver's license

Education

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

Archaeology field school

6 months field experience

Tools

Total station

GPS

Job description

Stantec is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians to support fieldwork across the Southeast, including in Tennessee. The role is project-based with up to 10-day stints, primarily fieldwork complemented by occasional lab tasks and analysis.

You will help with survey, data collection, and artifact handling while traveling as required. Candidates should have a background in archaeology, field school completion, and experience in survey or excavation.