Field Archaeologist - Travel-Heavy Fieldwork & Growth

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

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.