Mid-Career Archeologist

Stantec; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a mid-career Staff Archaeologist in California to lead office- and field-based CRM efforts, including survey, testing, data recovery, and monitoring for major utilities. The role supports CEQA and Section 106 work and offers mentorship to team members within a collaborative culture.

The position requires 3–5 years of CRM field experience, a Master’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology, and preferably RPA certification.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of CRM field experience in California.
• Master’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology is required.
• RPA is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key team member on utilities compliance contracts.
• Support surveys, test excavations, data recovery, and monitoring.
• Assist in CEQA/Section 106 reporting and project tracking.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate field efforts and logistics.
• Mentor junior field staff to maintain professional standards.
• Ensure compliance with Section 106, CEQA, NHPA, ARPA, and NAGPRA.
• Coordinate with managers, agencies, tribal monitors, and crews.
• Follow health and safety protocols in field operations.

Skills

CRM field experience

Field surveys

Mentoring junior staff

Regulatory compliance CEQA/106

Technical writing DPR forms

Education

Master’s degree in Anthropology / Archaeology

RPA (preferred)

Tools

DPR 523 forms

CEQA reporting

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

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. Our program supports a diverse range of projects, including Statewide utility compliance programs, emergency fire response projects, hydroelectric relicensing studies, as well as CEQA and Section 106 projects. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment where team members receive valuable experience and mentorship to support their career growth.

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 with 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 level of 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).

Experience In Utility Sector Projects And Workflows (Preferred)

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.

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.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Pay Range

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 57,800.00 - Max Salary $ 83,700.00
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA areas - Min Salary $ 62,000.00 - Max Salary $ 89,800.00

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location

United States | CA | Pasadena

Other Locations

United States | CA | San Bernardino

Organization

1858 EnvSvcs-US West S California-Pasadena CA

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Full time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are 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.