Field Archaeology Technician - Travel & Survey Expert

Stantec; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel days and per diem

Project-based per diem

Hotel accommodations

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an archaeological technician to join its Cultural Resources team in multiple U.S. locations, including Riverview, FL, Alpharetta, GA or Mobile, AL.

The role involves field survey, testing, data recovery, and monitoring on a full-time, project-based basis with extensive travel. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in anthropology/archaeology, field school completion, and experience with survey and excavation; strong mapping and driving ability; willingness to deploy for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in anthropology/archaeology or related field.
• Successful completion of an archeology field school.
• Professional experience conducting archaeological survey and excavation helpful.
• Knowledge of precontact and historic material culture.
• Ability to complete physically demanding tasks in remote areas and/or humid continental climate.

Responsibilities

• Perform archaeological fieldwork tasks including controlled surface survey; shovel testing; and excavation.
• Assist in data recovery, monitoring, and reporting as part of field crews.
• Operate mapping equipment and collect accurate field notes.
• Travel to project sites and work long rotations as required by client needs.

Skills

Field survey

Shovel testing

Excavation

Mapping equipment

ArcGIS Field Maps

ArcGIS Survey123

Compass navigation

Driver's license

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in anthropology/archaeology

Archaeology field school

Tools

ArcGIS Field Maps

ArcGIS Survey123

GPS devices

Job description

Stantec is seeking an archaeological technician to join its Cultural Resources team in multiple U.S. locations, including Riverview, FL, Alpharetta, GA or Mobile, AL.

The role involves field survey, testing, data recovery, and monitoring on a full-time, project-based basis with extensive travel. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in anthropology/archaeology, field school completion, and experience with survey and excavation; strong mapping and driving ability; willingness to deploy for