Field Archaeologist: Outdoor Survey & Excavation Technician

Sci-Engineerin; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SCI Engineering is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians for local and regional projects in Illinois. The role encompasses Phase I pedestrian surveys, shovel test pit work, Phase II NRHP testing, and Phase III data recovery, with lab processing and analysis support.

Minimum qualifications include a BA/BS in Anthropology or related field and prior field experience or field school. Reliable transportation and ability to work outdoors, including overtime, are required.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Anthropology or related field required.
• Previous archaeological field experience or field school preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation and ability to work outside and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Phase I Cultural Resource Surveys – Pedestrian.
• Phase I Cultural Resource Surveys – Shovel Test.
• Phase II NRHP Eligibility Testing.
• Phase III Data Recovery.
• Laboratory Material Processing, Cataloguing, and Analysis.

Skills

Fieldwork experience

Independent judgment

Initiative

Education

BA/BS Anthropology related field

Tools

Computers basics

Job description

SCI Engineering is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians for local and regional projects in Illinois. The role encompasses Phase I pedestrian surveys, shovel test pit work, Phase II NRHP testing, and Phase III data recovery, with lab processing and analysis support.

Minimum qualifications include a BA/BS in Anthropology or related field and prior field experience or field school. Reliable transportation and ability to work outdoors, including overtime, are required.