Field Archaeology Technician – Travel Required

Stantec; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec's Cultural Resources team seeks on-call archaeological field technicians to support field projects in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, with primary work in Maine and New York. The successful candidate will perform field tasks under supervision, and travel frequently with overnight stays.

Responsibilities include fieldwork, surveys, excavation, and site artifact handling; experience with ESRI Field Maps; ability to carry 50 pounds; strong safety mindset; work in varied weather.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. in anthropology/archaeology or related field with sufficient experience.
• Successful completion of an archaeology field school, preferred.
• At least 6 months of experience conducting archaeological survey and excavation, preferred.
• Knowledge of prehistoric and historic material culture.
• Ability to complete physically demanding tasks in remote areas and/or humid continental climate, including walking, hiking, carrying loads up to 50 pounds, and digging.

Responsibilities

• Execute field-related tasks under supervision of an archaeological field supervisor.
• Perform fieldwork including controlled surface survey; shovel test survey; and excavation.
• Clean, catalog, photograph, and label artifacts recovered from surface collection and excavation.

Skills

Fieldwork

Adaptability

Teamwork

Safety culture

Detail oriented

Education

B.A./B.S. in anthropology/archaeology

Archaeology field school

6 months field experience

Tools

ESRI Field Maps app for ArcGIS

Job description

Stantec's Cultural Resources team seeks on-call archaeological field technicians to support field projects in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, with primary work in Maine and New York. The successful candidate will perform field tasks under supervision, and travel frequently with overnight stays.

Responsibilities include fieldwork, surveys, excavation, and site artifact handling; experience with ESRI Field Maps; ability to carry 50 pounds; strong safety mindset; work in varied weather.