Field Archaeologist – Cultural Resources (SoCal)

Stantec; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) plan

Job summary

Stantec’s Environmental Services Cultural Resources team in Southern California seeks motivated field team members to support surveys, monitoring, and documentation for CEQA and Section 106 projects. You will work with AR team leaders, employing GIS tools and field methods across varied terrain, while advancing your career through mentorship and diverse project exposure.

Typical duties include pre-field planning, field surveys, data collection, reports, and collaboration with project managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Anthropology or Archaeology from an accredited university.
• 1-year minimum relevant field experience (field school, internship, CRM field work).
• Archaeological experience in California preferred.
• Completion of an archaeological field school or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Directly support archaeological Field Directors and Project Managers by assisting with pre-field planning, cultural surveys, shovel test pits, test excavations, and monitoring of construction activities.
• Identify, document, and record precontact and historic-era cultural resources, including built-environment resources, in accordance with state and federal standards.
• Complete detailed field documentation, including site records, feature forms, soil descriptions, sketch maps, and photographic logs.
• Employ digital site mapping tools (ESRI Field Maps, Survey123, ArcGIS Online, etc.) and GPS/GNSS units with sub-meter accuracy.
• Conduct desktop research as needed, including record searches, archival reviews, and preparation of DPR 523 forms or equivalent state records.
• Support archaeological impact assessments and contribute observations to site significance evaluations under NRHP/CRHR criteria.
• Prepare accurate, timely deliverables, including daily logs, monitoring reports, and HSSE documentation.
• Follow company safety protocols and field procedures, and contribute to a safe, respectful, and professional work environment.
• Work effectively as part of a team or independently in a variety of field conditions, often under limited supervision.
• Provide logistical support in the field, including equipment care, vehicle use, and coordination of supplies.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Follow directions

Written communication

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology

Archaeological field school completion

Tools

ESRI Field Maps

Survey123

ArcGIS Online

GPS/GNSS devices

Fulcrum

DPR 523 forms

Job description

Stantec’s Environmental Services Cultural Resources team in Southern California seeks motivated field team members to support surveys, monitoring, and documentation for CEQA and Section 106 projects. You will work with AR team leaders, employing GIS tools and field methods across varied terrain, while advancing your career through mentorship and diverse project exposure.

Typical duties include pre-field planning, field surveys, data collection, reports, and collaboration with project managers.