Archaeology Field Technician: Travel & Fieldwork

SWCA Environmental Consultants; Amherst Woods (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Wellness time

Career development

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Cultural Resources Technician to join our Amherst, MA team. This role focuses on supporting archaeological field studies across New England, including renewable energy and infrastructure projects.

The position is primarily field-based, with significant travel within the Northeast and occasional national travel as needed. Applicants will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality environmental outcomes and build foundational technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
• Ability to travel regionally and perform fieldwork for long hours in varied conditions.
• Current valid driver’s license required to operate 4WD vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field tasks, data collection, processing and documentation with quality control.
• Assess cultural values and project impacts to inform avoidance or mitigation strategies.
• Communicate with team leads to meet client requirements and project goals.
• Follow safety, quality procedures and applicable regulations.

Skills

Fieldwork

Travel readiness

Safety procedures

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

GPS field equipment

Field mapping

Job description

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Cultural Resources Technician to join our Amherst, MA team. This role focuses on supporting archaeological field studies across New England, including renewable energy and infrastructure projects.

The position is primarily field-based, with significant travel within the Northeast and occasional national travel as needed. Applicants will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality environmental outcomes and build foundational technical