Mid-Career Archeologist

Stantec; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 57,800 - 89,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

A leading environmental services firm in California is seeking a Mid-Career Archeologist to join their Cultural Resources Team. The role involves overseeing field compliance efforts and providing support for various projects in cultural resource management. Required qualifications include a Master's degree in a related field and 3–5 years of CRM field experience. Comprehensive benefits and a full-time work arrangement are offered, along with competitive compensation based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of CRM field experience in California is required.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key team member on major utilities compliance contracts.
• Support pedestrian surveys, test excavations, and construction monitoring.
• Oversee and mentor junior field staff.

Skills

Detail-oriented problem solver

Strong communication skills

Technical writing skills

Knowledge of California/Great Basin archaeology

Education

Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

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Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a skilled and motivated mid-career Staff Archaeologist with 3–5 years of CRM field experience in California to join our Environmental Services Cultural Resources Team. This full-time position offers opportunities to lead office‑based and field compliance efforts for major utilities, as well as support all phases of cultural resource management (CRM), including survey, testing, data recovery, and construction monitoring.

Your Responsibilities

• Serve as a key team member (office/field) on major utilities compliance contracts and other projects.
• Support pedestrian surveys, test excavations, data recovery, and construction monitoring.
• Support reporting (CEQA/Section 106), tracking, execution, and review of projects.
• Assist in project planning, scheduling, and logistics for field efforts.
• Oversee and mentor junior field staff, ensuring work meets professional standards.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations (Section 106, CEQA, NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA).
• Coordinate with project managers, agency representatives, tribal monitors, and construction crews as needed.
• Follow health and safety protocols for field operations.

Your Capabilities

• Detail‑oriented problem solver with a positive attitude and strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn, flexibility in assignments, ability to follow directions, and strong communication skills to work effectively as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of CEQA and Section 106.
• Intermediate familiarity with OHP guidelines, standard reporting formats, and California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 site forms.
• Strong technical writing skills (DPR forms, field summaries, and technical reports), with proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of California/Great Basin archaeology.

Your Credentials and Experience

• Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field (Required).
• 3–5 years of CRM field experience in California (Required).
• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA; Preferred, not required).

Preferred Experience in Utility Sector Projects and Workflows

• Experience leading small field teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Experience conducting survey, construction monitoring, excavation, and artifact analysis.
• Experience recording archaeological sites and completing DPR 523 forms.

Other Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Compensation

Pay range varies by location: e.g., $57,800–$89,800 in CA, $62,000–$89,800 in WA and DC. See company posting for exact details.

Benefits Summary

Full‑time employees receive comprehensive medical, dental, vision, wellness, 401(k), stock purchase, AD&D, disability, emergency travel, tuition reimbursement, professional membership coverage and paid family leave; 10 paid holidays per year, vacation accrual between 10–20 days per year, and paid sick leave per state and local law.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec is committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.