Archaeology Technician

Socket.dev; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel pay

Per diem

Single-occupancy hotel

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an archaeological technician to support surveys, testing, data recovery, and monitoring across Riverview, FL, Alpharetta, GA, or Mobile, AL offices. The role is full-time, temporary, and project-based with extensive travel, including deployments of up to three months.

Travel days are paid, with per diem and single-occupancy hotel accommodations provided for non-local projects. Responsibilities include fieldwork such as surface survey, shovel testing, and excavation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in anthropology/archaeology or related field.
• Successful completion of an archaeology field school.
• Experience conducting archaeological survey and excavation.
• Knowledge of precontact and historic material culture.
• Ability to complete physically demanding tasks in remote areas and/or humid continental climates.

Responsibilities

• Perform archaeological fieldwork tasks including surface survey, shovel testing, and excavation.
• Travel to project sites, potentially for extended periods.
• Assist in data collection, site recording, and safety compliance.

Skills

Phase I survey experience

Phase II testing

Phase III data recovery

ArcGIS Field Maps

ArcGIS Survey123

Compass navigation

Driver's license

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Travel readiness

Drug testing mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in anthropology/archaeology

Archaeology field school

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.

Qualifications

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 anF-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.

#StayInquisitive

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. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

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

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.