Field Archaeologist

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Company stock

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short/long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants (CEC) is seeking a Field Archaeologist for our Naperville, IL office to work on Phase I surveys, Phase II evaluations, and Phase III mitigation projects. You will travel to several US regions and join a team navigating regulatory requirements under the National Historic Preservation Act.

Typical field durations range from 1–7 days, with larger projects lasting 20–30 days. If you enjoy the outdoors and have an inquisitive mind, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field.
• Ability to speak and write professionally.
• Previous archaeology experience, including internship or field school is preferred but not required.
• 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.
• Travel to multiple US regions as required for field work.
• Collaborate with a team to navigate regulatory requirements under NHPA Section 106.

Skills

Ability to speak and writeProfessiona

Familiarity with field methods

GPS devices

Data collector/Total Station

GIS

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Anthropology or Archaeology

Tools

GPS devices

Data collector/Total Station

GIS

Job description

As a Field Archaeologist for Civil & Environmental Consultants (CEC), in our Naperville,, 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 1-7 days while some larger projects will last from 20-30 days. If you enjoy the outdoors, have an inquisitive mind, and are not afraid to get dirty, then this is the opportunity for you.

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field
• Ability to speak and write professionally
• Previous archaeology experience, including internship or field school is preferred but not required
• Familiarity with archaeological field methods, GPS devices, data collector/total station, and GIS preferred

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 also will provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

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

CEC is an equal opportunity. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion 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.

The posting range for this position is between $47,692 - $57,672 based on experience and location (in addition, CEC offers overtime pay and other great benefits).