Lead Archaeologist: Field Surveys & Excavations

Stantec; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision plans

Wellness program

Health saving accounts

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

AD&D insurance

Disability plans

Emergency travel benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Professional membership fee coverage

Paid family leave

Ten paid holidays per year

Vacation 10–20 days

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Archaeological Field Lead to operate from Riverview, FL (or Alpharetta, GA; Mobile, AL) and lead surveys, testing, data recovery, and monitoring. This full-time, project-based role requires extensive travel and may convert to a regular position after project success.

You’ll perform fieldwork, supervise crews, and apply diverse methodologies while coordinating with right-of-way agents as needed. A BA/BS in archaeology and field-school completion are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks in remote areas and/or humid continental climate.
• Frequent out-of-town travel up to 90%.
• Strong technical skills, good communication, and field decision-making ability.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate motorized vehicles.
• May require post-employment drug testing based on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform archaeological fieldwork tasks including shovel test survey and excavation.
• Oversee and lead an archaeological crew during surveys.
• Utilize field methodologies including survey, testing, excavation, surface collection, and monitoring.
• Lead collection, recording, and interpretation of archaeological data in the field and in analysis.
• Record and evaluate soils using color, texture, and inclusions; navigate with compass, maps, GPS, iPads, and aerial photos.
• Assist with setting up site grid, datum, excavations units, and mapping site plans.

Skills

Shovel test survey

Excavation

Field supervision

Data collection & recording

Map/photo documentation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in anthropology/archaeology

Archaeology field school completion

Tools

GPS devices

iPads

USGS topographic maps

Job description

Stantec is seeking an Archaeological Field Lead to operate from Riverview, FL (or Alpharetta, GA; Mobile, AL) and lead surveys, testing, data recovery, and monitoring. This full-time, project-based role requires extensive travel and may convert to a regular position after project success.

You’ll perform fieldwork, supervise crews, and apply diverse methodologies while coordinating with right-of-way agents as needed. A BA/BS in archaeology and field-school completion are essential.