Field Archaeology Technician — Remote Site Surveys

WSP in the U.S.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Voting leave

Leave for naturalization proceedings

Job summary

WSP USA Inc. is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians for on-call fieldwork across Nevada, Oregon, and Utah. Positions are hourly and project-based with imminent work, per diem and single-occupancy hotel rooms provided.

Pay will be determined by education and experience, with opportunities for additional field tasks in remote areas. Ideal candidates will have Class III survey experience in the Western U.S., strong safety knowledge, and the ability to work long hours in challenging

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related discipline.
• 3–5+ years of archaeological field experience.
• Previous CRM field experience or academic archaeological field school.
• Knowledge of equipment, technology, and paperwork used in recording artifacts.
• Ability to work independently and plan personal assignments with minimal instruction.
• Valid driver's license; ability to pass background and drug tests.
• Willingness to work long hours in remote environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support using archaeological field techniques for locating, testing, recording, mapping, and evaluating sites.
• Support field surveys through pedestrian surveys and shovel test surveys.
• Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, and ESRI Arc Field Maps GPS data collection software to conduct survey work.
• Work long hours in difficult or remote environments and in varying weather conditions.
• Collaborate effectively with groups composed of diverse personalities.
• Maintain a positive attitude, accept direction, and work independently when needed.
• Plan and execute personal assignments with minimal instruction.

Skills

Independent work

Team communication

Adaptability to fieldwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

3–5+ years archaeological field experience

CRM field experience or field school

Tools

GPS data collection software

ArcGIS/Arc Field Maps

Job description

WSP USA Inc. is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians for on-call fieldwork across Nevada, Oregon, and Utah. Positions are hourly and project-based with imminent work, per diem and single-occupancy hotel rooms provided.

Pay will be determined by education and experience, with opportunities for additional field tasks in remote areas. Ideal candidates will have Class III survey experience in the Western U.S., strong safety knowledge, and the ability to work long hours in challenging