Lead Archaeologist: Field Surveys & Excavations

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Archaeology Field Lead to direct field activities across multiple states, including Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. You will supervise crews, apply survey, testing, and excavation methods, and ensure data quality in NEPA/Section 106 projects.

This role requires outdoor work in remote locations, strong safety awareness, and the ability to travel extensively; may involve long periods in the field and coordinating with property owners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in archaeology/anthropology or closely related field.
• At least 1 season or a field school.
• At least 3 years supervisory field experience.
• Archaeological field experience in Texas and the Western Gulf region is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead archaeological crews during surveys, testing, and excavation projects.
• Utilize field methodologies including survey, testing, excavation, surface collection, and monitoring.
• Lead the collection, recording, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological data in the field.
• Record and evaluate soils using color, texture, and inclusions; navigate using maps, GPS, and imagery.
• Assist with setting up a site grid, datum, and excavation units; map site plans and tests.
• Identify historic and prehistoric artifacts following standard procedures.
• Identify cultural features.
• Prepare site surfaces for mapping and photography.
• Assist with laboratory reporting, as needed.
• Coordinate property entry with right of way agents and/or property owners.
• Time in the field is anticipated to be 80% or more.

Skills

Leadership

Field supervision

Communication

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in archaeology/anthropology

Field school/season experience

3+ years supervisory field experience

TX & Western Gulf archaeology experience a plus

Tools

GPS

ArcGIS Online

Survey 123

Tablets for field data

Job description

Stantec is seeking an Archaeology Field Lead to direct field activities across multiple states, including Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. You will supervise crews, apply survey, testing, and excavation methods, and ensure data quality in NEPA/Section 106 projects.

This role requires outdoor work in remote locations, strong safety awareness, and the ability to travel extensively; may involve long periods in the field and coordinating with property owners.