On-Call Archaeologist

Stantec; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 57,800 - 83,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

A global environmental consulting firm is seeking to expand its on-call archaeological team in Northern California. This fieldwork position requires interest in Cultural Resource Management and offers opportunities throughout California and other states. Key responsibilities include identifying archaeological sites, conducting field surveys, and making recommendations for managing cultural resources. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or Archaeology and be willing to travel. This part-time role benefits from a team dedicated to environmental integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Participation in an archaeological field school is an asset.
• Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Identify and record areas of archaeological potential.
• Make technical recommendations for cultural resources management.
• Participate in field reconnaissance surveys.

Skills

Interest in Cultural Resource Management

Safety culture advocacy

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Job Description

We are looking to expand our Northern California on-call archaeological team. Work will take place primarily in Northern California, but could include work throughout California, with potential opportunities in the Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada. This is a fieldwork position and work need is heavily influenced by the seasonal weather. On occasion, there may be opportunity for office and/or lab-based work.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Participate in identifying and recording areas of archeological potential, archaeological sites, and traditional use sites.
• Work closely with a Field Director/Supervisor to make technical recommendations for cultural resources management.
• Collect field data
• Participate in field reconnaissance surveys (linear and block type)
• Assist in archaeological impact assessments
• Excavations
• Construction Monitoring

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Interest in Cultural Resource Management
• Dedicated to following and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Able to travel and work away from home
• A valid California driver’s license is required 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.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology is required and minimum 1-year related experience, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience preferred.
• Participation in an archaeological field school is seen as an asset.
• Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

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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About the Team

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 1005051
• Posting Date 03/25/2026, 01:02 AM
• Locations 555 Capitol Mall Suite 650, Sacramento, CA, 95814, US 3301 C Street Suite 1900, Sacramento, CA, 95816, US (Hybrid)
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Day
• Staff Type Category HL - Hourly Limited Benefits
• Minimum Experience (Total Years) 1
• Pay Range 3 Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$57,800.00 - $83,700.00 Annually