On-Call Archaeological Crew Chief

WSP in the U.S.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Single occupancy hotel rooms

Meal reimbursement

Transportation to work site

Opportunities for full-time employment

Benefits package

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking On-Call Archaeological Crew Chiefs to support field projects in the Midwest and Southeast. Positions are in St. Louis, MO, and Louisville, KY with potential for other locations.

The role is on-call and hourly, with rates varying by North American CRM and regional archaeology experience. Responsibilities include supervising Phase I–III fieldwork, documenting findings, and mentoring field teams while ensuring safety and compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in anthropology/archaeology or related field.
• Archaeological field school or equivalent field experience.
• Minimum 6 months of supervisory field experience in North American CRM archaeology.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork in all weather conditions and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise fieldwork on Phase I–III projects.
• Conduct shovel test excavation and test units.
• Document findings using field forms and record artifacts and soils.
• Lead and assist field team members as needed.
• Coordinate with team and adhere to safety and conduct policies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Excellent communication

GPS familiarity

Education

Undergraduate degree in anthropology/archaeology

Archaeological field school experience

6 months supervisory field experience

Tools

GPS technology

Job description

Job Description

WSP USA is a global leader in environmental consulting, recently made stronger with the acquisition of POWER Engineers. Our Cultural Resources Management Team are located across the United States, with over 50 cultural resources professionals housed in our offices in the Midwest, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast United States.

On-Call Archaeological Crew Chiefs

WSP has immediate openings for multiple On-Call Archaeological Crew Chiefs in our St. Louis, MO, and Louisville, KY offices. We will consider other locations within our Midwest and Southeast regions.

Be involved in projects with our Heritage and Cultural Resources practice, as part of our Earth and Environment Team, and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

This is an on-call, hourly position. Hourly rates are industry competitive, depending on North American CRM experience and regional archaeological experience.

Your Impact

• Assist in supervising fieldwork on Phase I, II, and III projects, with specific tasks including:
• archaeological test unit and shovel test excavation
• excavation of cultural featuresrecovery and identification of archaeological artifacts and other materials
• use archaeological field forms to record archaeological data, including type and number of artifacts, oil color (Munsell) and soil textures, and other relevant information
• Document findings through detailed note taking
• Ability to assist/lead other field team members
• Familiarity with GPS technology is preferred
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Strictly abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Who You Are

We are looking for candidates that fit the following profile.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in anthropology / archaeology or a closely related field
• Archaeological field school or similar archaeological field experience
• At least six (6) months supervisory field experience in North American CRM archaeology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, physically able to conduct all aspects of fieldwork in all weather conditions, and be able to follow instructions

Additional Information

• Single occupancy hotel rooms for the duration of the projects and paid directly by WSP
• Flat-rate meal reimbursement, unless otherwise noted for specific projects
• Transportation on workdays from hotel to work site provided by WSP, and workday begins and ends in hotel parking lot
• Opportunities for full-time employment and advancement
• WSP benefits package includes modified holiday pay, paid time off accrual, and 401(k) plan
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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