Field Archaeology Technician — Travel‑Heavy Fieldwork

SWCA Environmental Consultants; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants in Amherst, MA is seeking a Cultural Resources Technician to support archaeological field studies for renewable energy, transmission, transportation, development, and infrastructure projects across New England. This is a field-focused role emphasizing hands-on fieldwork, data collection, documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The position requires travel within the Northeast up to 70% and occasional national travel, with safety and quality

Qualifications

• Accredited Field School Certification.
• Ability to travel and perform long field hours in various weather.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a 4wd vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assists with field, laboratory, or office tasks including data collection, processing, documentation and quality control.
• Supports assessment of cultural values and potential project impacts.
• Communicates task needs and progress to field supervisors to ensure client requirements.
• Follows safety and quality protocols and established procedures.
• Performs related work and adheres to regulations and standards.
• Conduct surveys, shovel testing, and excavations per project requirements.

Skills

Fieldwork

Documentation

Data collection

Communication

Safety protocols

Education

Accredited Field School Certification

Tools

Collector

Survey123

Job description

SWCA Environmental Consultants in Amherst, MA is seeking a Cultural Resources Technician to support archaeological field studies for renewable energy, transmission, transportation, development, and infrastructure projects across New England. This is a field-focused role emphasizing hands-on fieldwork, data collection, documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The position requires travel within the Northeast up to 70% and occasional national travel, with safety and quality