Archeological Field Lead (Crew Chief)

Stantec; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Wellness program

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Archaeology Field Lead to direct field activities across Texas, Oklahoma, or Louisiana. You will oversee crews, apply survey and excavation methods, and analyze data in the field and lab.

The role requires travel, outdoor work in varied conditions, and a strong focus on safety. A bachelor's degree and supervisory field experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead archaeological crews during surveys, testing, and excavation.
• Utilize field methods including survey, testing, excavation, surface collection, monitoring.
• Record and interpret archaeological data in the field.
• Navigate using GPS, maps, plan maps, GPS units, and aerial photography.
• Assist with setting up a site grid, datum, and excavations units; map sites and tests.
• Identify artifacts and cultural features; assist with lab reporting.
• Travel extensively; field time expected 80% or more.

Skills

GPS usage

ArcGIS Online

Survey123

Field data collection

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in archaeology/anthropology

Field school or 1 season

3+ years supervisory field experience

Tools

GPS devices

ArcGIS Online

Survey123

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.

Your Opportunity

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.

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.
• Initiative driven work ethic.
• 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.
• Extensive travel required.

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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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

Primary Location

United States | TX | Austin

Other Locations

United States | LA | New Orleans

Organization

BC-2353 EnvSvcs-US Gulf West

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Full time

Job Posting

17/09/2026 01:09:28

Req ID

1007816

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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.