Field Archaeologist

Civil and Environmental Consultants; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Company stock

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Civil and Environmental Consultants (CEC) in Indianapolis, IN invites applications for a Field Archaeologist. You will participate in Phase I surveys, Phase II evaluations, and Phase III mitigation projects, with travel across multiple US regions and a strong emphasis on cultural resource compliance under the National Historic Preservation Act.

Expect 90% field time, with typical project durations from 5–30 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field.
• 1+ years archaeology experience, including internship or field school.
• Ability to speak and write professionally.
• Familiarity with archaeological field methods, GPS devices, data collector/total station, and GIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Phase I archaeological surveys, Phase II evaluations, and Phase III mitigation projects.
• Spend substantial time in the field (typical 90% of the year) with 5–10 day to 20–30 day durations per project.
• Collaborate with a team to ensure cultural resource compliance under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Travel to several US regions on various projects as needed.

Skills

Speak/write professionally

Archaeology experience

Field methods familiarity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

GPS devices

Data collector/Total station

GIS

Job description

Field Archaeologist

Job Locations

US-IN-Indianapolis

• Category: Cultural Resources
• Type: Full-Time

Overview

As a Field Archaeologist for Civil & Environmental Consultants (CEC), in our Indianapolis, IN office, you will work on a variety of projects, including Phase I archaeological surveys, Phase II evaluations, and Phase III mitigation projects. You will have the opportunity to travel to several US regions. You will be a part of a team that navigates today's complex environmental regulatory landscape, helping our commercial, institutional, and energy clients with Cultural Resource compliance under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

The duration of the field work for a typical project varies from 5-10 days while some larger projects will last from 20-30 days. It is anticipated that this role will be in the field 90 percent of the year. If you enjoy the outdoors, have an inquisitive mind, and are not afraid to get dirty, then this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field
• Ability to speak and write professionally
• 1+ years archaeology experience, including internship or field school is required
• Familiarity with archaeological field methods, GPS devices, data collector/total station, and GIS preferred

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

Benefits

• matching 401(k)
• profit sharing
• a performance bonus
• company stock
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• short and long-term disability
• tuition assistance
• professional development
• work-life balance

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.