Archaeology Technician

Stantec; Georgia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel days

Per diem

Hotel accommodations

Job summary

Stantec's Cultural Resources team is looking for an archaeological technician to support field survey, testing, data recovery, and monitoring across Riverview, FL, Alpharetta, GA or Mobile, AL offices. This full-time, temporary, project-based role requires extensive travel and field deployments up to three months at a time.

Responsibilities include surface survey, shovel testing, and excavation, with strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and reporting in diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in anthropology/archaeology or related field, or combination of education and experience.
• Successful completion of an archeology field school.
• Professional experience conducting archaeological survey and excavation helpful.
• Knowledge of precontact and historic material culture.
• Ability to complete physically demanding tasks in remote areas and/or humid continental climate.
• Strong technical skills and good communication, ability to make field decisions.

Responsibilities

• Perform archaeological fieldwork tasks including controlled surface survey; shovel testing; and excavation.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Driver's license

Detail oriented

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in anthropology/archaeology

Field school completion

Tools

ArcGIS Field Maps

ArcGIS Survey123

Job description

Your Opportunity

Join Stantec's Cultural Resources team as an archaeological technician based out of the Riverview, FL, Alpharetta, GA or Mobile, AL offices to play an integral role in conducting archaeological survey, testing, data recovery, and monitoring.

This is a full-time, temporary, project-based position that requires extensive travel, including deployments of up to three months at a time. Projects may consist of 5- or 10-day rotations consisting with 8–10-hour work days. Stantec provides paid travel days, project-based per diem, and single occupancy hotel rooms for non-local projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to performing archaeological fieldwork tasks including controlled surface survey; shovel testing; and excavation.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience on Phase I survey projects preferred
• Experience in Phase II testing or Phase III data recovery projects preferred
• Previous experience with mapping equipment and other special application equipment (e.g., ESRI's ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Survey123, etc.)
• Knowledge of land navigation using a compass
• Must have a valid driver's license with good driving record and is comfortable driving an F-150 or equivalent to and from projects and unpaved roads
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented; resourceful; self-motivated; strong initiative
• Positive and energetic attitude
• Frequent out-of-town travel, potentially for extended periods of time
• Will require post-employment drug testing based on client needs

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in anthropology/archaeology or related field, or combination of education and experience
• Successful completion of an archeology field school
• Professional experience conducting archaeological survey and excavation helpful
• Knowledge of precontact 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
• Qualified applicants should exhibit strong technical skills, good communication skills, and feel comfortable making decisions in the field

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.

About Stantec

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. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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 plans
• Dental plans
• 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
• Paid family leave
• Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year
• Eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
• 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
• 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

United States | FL | Tallahassee

Other Locations

United States | GA

Organization

BC-1726 EnvSvcs-US Gulf East

Employee Status

Temporary

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. 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.