Field Archaeology Technician: Survey, Excavation & Mapping

Stantec; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec seeks Archaeological Field Technicians for project-based fieldwork across the Southeast, including MS and TN locations. Primary duties include field surveying, testing, data recovery, and monitoring with opportunities in lab work.

Roles require physical stamina, travel, and adherence to safety protocols. Applicants should have archaeology field school completion, 6+ months of field experience, and knowledge of prehistoric and historic material culture.

Qualifications

• Experience with completing inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery.
• Knowledge of prehistoric and historic material culture.
• Able to operate in remote areas and drive as needed.

Responsibilities

• Fieldwork tasks: controlled surface survey, shovel test survey, and excavation.
• Cleaning, cataloging, photographing, and labeling artifacts from surface collection and excavation.

Skills

Inventory experience

GPS & survey

Communication skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Education

Anthropology degree

Archaeology field school

6 months field experience

Knowledge of material culture

Tools

Total station

GPS

Job description

Stantec seeks Archaeological Field Technicians for project-based fieldwork across the Southeast, including MS and TN locations. Primary duties include field surveying, testing, data recovery, and monitoring with opportunities in lab work.

Roles require physical stamina, travel, and adherence to safety protocols. Applicants should have archaeology field school completion, 6+ months of field experience, and knowledge of prehistoric and historic material culture.