Field Archaeology Technician — Midwest Fieldwork

SWCA Environmental Consultants; Michigan; On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem up to $68 for full day of 1 2

Single occupancy hotels paid by SWCA

Vehicles provided for projects

Opportunity for advancement within SWE

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants seeks two - four Cultural Resources Field Technicians to join our Midwest cultural resources team, participating in cultural resource management projects across Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and/or Indiana.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to solar energy and local government projects throughout the Midwest, ensuring compliance, preservation, and alignment with sustainable development goals.

Qualifications

• ABachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field, or working towards the completion of one of these degree programs.
• Completion of an accredited archaeological field school.
• Ability to travel to a location, walk, and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, and rugged terrain.
• Ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing 25-50 pounds.
• Current valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate a 4wd vehicle on rugged, backcountry roads.

Responsibilities

• Perform archaeological surveying and field testing, conducting shovel test pits and excavation units.
• Complete field documentation, including forms, digital photography, in-field mapping, and GPS data collection, under supervision of a Field Lead or Project Archaeologist.
• Adhere to the safety program and look out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards.

Skills

Ability to travel

Field surveying

GPS data collection

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in anthropology/archaeology

Archaeological field school completion

Tools

Collector

Survey123

Job description

SWCA Environmental Consultants seeks two - four Cultural Resources Field Technicians to join our Midwest cultural resources team, participating in cultural resource management projects across Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and/or Indiana.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to solar energy and local government projects throughout the Midwest, ensuring compliance, preservation, and alignment with sustainable development goals.