On-Call Archaeological Field Lead

Stantec; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec seeks an on-call Archaeologist to lead field projects in the Great Lakes region, primarily Phase I surveys, with travel across Ohio, Michigan, and adjacent states. The role supports a growing cultural resources team for an environmental consultant and may evolve into a full-time salaried position.

You will direct field studies, oversee data collection, ensure safety, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with clients and agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and conducting cultural resource investigations in the Midwest region of the US.
• Ability to interact with the public and on-site client contacts.
• Professional problem solving and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Champions new ideas and initiatives and creates an environment that supports creativity and innovation.
• Self-awareness of technical and/or professional abilities and the ability to determine when assistance from senior staff is needed.
• Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence.
• Ability to convey safety information to field staff.
• Ability to use field data collection equipment such as GPS and ESRI Collector and Survey 1-2-3.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Project archaeologist/field director for cultural resource investigations for a variety of clients and sectors.
• Responsible for management and supervision of field work for Phase I archaeological surveys and archaeological construction monitoring.
• Responsible for the planning and execution of complex projects and coordinating difficult tasks among project personnel.
• Participate in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work.
• Provide supervision, training, technical direction, and mentoring to junior staff in the field.
• Apply technical and common-sense methods to develop creative, effective, and economical solutions to address current and potential project issues.

Skills

Field leadership

Public interaction

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Creativity and initiative

Self-awareness of abilities

Project execution discipline

Safety communication

GPS/ESRI data collection

Valid driver’s license

Education

Master’s degree in anthropology/archaeology or related

Bachelor’s degree with field lead eligibility

5–10 years archaeological field experience

Experience leading field crews and NHPA compliance

Experience with digital data collection methods

Tools

GPS devices

ESRI Collector

Survey 1-2-3

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. Stantec is 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 that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team with a company that values creativity and hard work and is involved in diverse, world class projects.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an on-call Archaeologist with demonstrated experience in Ohio, Michigan, and/or adjacent states to lead archaeological field projects in the Great Lakes region. This is a career opportunity for an archaeologist to support a growing cultural resources team for a leading environmental consulting firm and has the potential to become a full-time salaried position. This team provides Section 106/NEPA analyses, technical studies, and project permitting for a wide variety of private and federal, state, and local government clients in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions of the United States.

The individual will lead archaeological field projects, including direction of field studies and field teams, oversight of digital data collection, QA/QC of field data, and responsibility for on-site safety. It is anticipated that field projects will primarily be Phase I surveys and monitoring.

Work will be archaeological fieldwork involving travel. The work may require shovel testing, test unit excavation, soil profile description, in-field artifact analyses, preparation of detailed field notes and archaeological site records. You must be able and willing to work outdoors in remote locations and for extended periods under all weather conditions, often traversing rugged terrain. Must demonstrate awareness for workplace safety; and be willing to work independently when conditions are appropriate or with limited supervision.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Project archaeologist/field director for cultural resource investigations for a variety of clients and sectors including work in the utilities industry (power and gas), transportation, renewable energy, commercial developers, and local governments.

• Responsible for management and supervision of field work for Phase I archaeological surveys and archaeological construction monitoring.

• Responsible for the planning and execution of complex projects and coordinating difficult tasks among project personnel.

• Participate in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work.

• Provide supervision, training, technical direction, and mentoring to junior staff in the field.

• Apply technical and common-sense methods to develop creative, effective, and economical solutions to address current and potential project issues.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience leading and conducting cultural resource investigations in the Midwest region of the US.

• Ability to interact with the public and on-site client contacts.

• Professional problem solving, and communication skills.

• Willingness to continuously improve technical performance.

• Willingness to travel.

• Champions new ideas and initiatives and creates an environment that supports creativity and innovation.

• Self-awareness of technical and/or professional abilities and the ability to determine when assistance from senior staff is needed.

• Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence.

• Ability to convey safety information to field staff.

• Ability to use field data collection equipment such as GPS and Environment Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Collector and Survey 1-2-3.

• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Master’s degree in anthropology/archaeology or a related discipline from an accredited university, OR a Bachelor’s degree and ability to be approved as a field lead by the State Historic Preservation Office where required.

• Minimum of 5 years and preferably 10 years of experience in archaeological field work.

• Demonstrated experience leading and managing field crews and knowledge of compliance under the NHPA and state laws.

• Experience with digital data collection methods and techniques.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Track record of high-quality fieldwork and documentation.

• Experience working with Tribal consulting parties and observers in the field.

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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.