CRM Archaeologist — Field & Compliance Lead

Stantec; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a skilled mid-career Staff Archaeologist with 3–5 years of CRM field experience in California to join our Environmental Services Cultural Resources Team.

This full-time position offers the opportunity to lead office-based and field compliance efforts for major utilities, and support all phases of cultural resource management, including survey, testing, data recovery, and construction monitoring.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field (Required).
• 3–5 years of CRM field experience in California (Required).
• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) (Preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key team member (office/field) on major utilities compliance contracts and other projects
• Support pedestrian surveys, test excavations, data recovery, and construction monitoring.
• Support with reporting (CEQA/Section 106), tracking, execution, and review of projects
• Assist in project planning, scheduling, and logistics for field efforts.
• Oversee and mentor junior field staff, ensuring work meets professional standards.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations (Section 106, CEQA, NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA).
• Coordinate with project managers, agency representatives, tribal monitors, and construction crews as needed.
• Follow health and safety protocols for field operations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Team leadership

CEQA & 106 knowledge

Technical writing

Education

Master's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Stantec is seeking a skilled mid-career Staff Archaeologist with 3–5 years of CRM field experience in California to join our Environmental Services Cultural Resources Team.

This full-time position offers the opportunity to lead office-based and field compliance efforts for major utilities, and support all phases of cultural resource management, including survey, testing, data recovery, and construction monitoring.