Archeological Field Lead (Crew Chief)

Stantec; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays and time off

401(k) plan

Professional membership fee coverage

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Archaeology Field Lead in the Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana region to direct field activities and oversee crews during surveys, testing, and excavations. The role requires outdoor work in remote sites, strong safety focus, and ability to operate with limited supervision.

The position emphasizes leadership, data collection, and coordination with stakeholders, with 80% time in the field and a full-time benefits package.

Qualifications

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• Experience with GPS, ArcGIS Online and Survey123 is a plus.
• Experience recording field data on tablets is preferred.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varied weather and terrains.
• Able to lift and carry equipment up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead archaeological crews during surveys, testing, and excavation projects.
• Utilize field methodologies including survey, testing, excavation, surface collection, and monitoring.
• Record, analyze, and interpret archaeological data in the field.
• Record soils using color, texture, and inclusions; navigate with maps, GPS, and aerial imagery.
• Assist with setting up site grid, datum, excavations units, and site plan mapping.
• Identify artifacts and cultural features.
• Prepare sites for mapping and photography; assist with lab reporting.

Skills

GPS

ArcGIS Online

Survey123

Field data collection on tablets

Supervisory field experience

Willingness for outdoor work

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in archaeology/anthropology or closely related field

Tools

GPS devices

Tablets for field data recording

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. 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.

Job Description

Stantec, is currently seeking an Archaeology Field Lead, based in Texas, Oklahoma, or Louisiana, to direct field activities. Our team provides Section 106/NEPA analysis, technical studies, and project permitting for a wide variety of private and federal, state, and local government clients in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and the surrounding region.

This position requires the ability to work outdoors in remote locations for extended periods in all weather conditions, often traversing rugged terrain, and consistent adherence to workplace safety requirements. Must be able to work independently when conditions are appropriate or with limited supervision.

This is a full-time opportunity with benefits.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead archaeological crews during archaeological surveys, testing, and excavation projects.
• Utilize a variety of field methodologies, including archaeological survey, testing, excavation, surface collection, and monitoring.
• Lead the collection, recording, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological data in the field.
• Record and evaluate soils using color (Munsell), texture, and inclusions; navigate using a compass, USGS topographic maps, plan maps, GPS units, tablets, and aerial photography.
• Assist with setting up a site grid, datum, and excavations units; Mapping site plans and individual shovel tests, units, and features in plan and profile.
• Identify historic and prehistoric artifacts following standard collection procedures.
• Identify cultural features.
• Clean and prepare site surfaces for mapping and photography.
• Assist with laboratory reporting, as needed.
• May need to coordinate property entry with right of way agents and/or property owners.
• Time in the field is anticipated to be 80% or more.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience using GPS, ArcGIS Online, Survey 123, and similar programs a plus.
• Experience recording field data on tablets is preferred.
• Knowledge of Phase I, II, and III archaeological excavations/assessments required.
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours outdoors in varied weather conditions and rugged terrain.
• Ability to walk to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds is required.
• Strong people skills and ability to deal with variety of personalities and people.
• Industry-specific safety training certificates is an asset.
• Requires valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Prior to employment with Stantec this position will require the successful completion of a background check; drug and alcohol screening may be required by certain clients on a project-specific basis.

Education and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in archaeology/anthropology or closely related field.
• At least 1 season or a field school.
• At least 3 years supervisory field experience.
• Archaeological field experience in Texas and the Western Gulf region a plus.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hand and fingers, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Frequently required to communicate verbally and hear instructions, warnings, and other work-related sounds.
• Frequently utilize visual acuity and color/depth perception to operate equipment, examine objects and materials (soils, sediments, artifacts, ecofacts), measure/estimate distances, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard.
• Frequently required to lift/push/carry items
• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions (summer heat and humidity, winter cold, etc.) and/or wide ranges of conditions in a short time (e.g., repeatedly moving from outside heat to air-conditioned vehicle interior and vice versa)
• Occasionally exposed to loud noise (e.g., highway traffic, large earth-moving equipment)

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.

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About the Team

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 1007816
• Posting Date 09/17/2026, 01:21 PM
• Locations 1111 Louisiana Street Suite 2600, Houston, TX, 77002, US (Hybrid)