Field Archaeologist: Outdoor Fieldwork & Travel

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

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.