On-Call Archaeology Field Tech — Growth & Impact

Stantec; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec’s Environmental Services Cultural Resources Team is looking for archaeological staff to support field surveys, data collection, and monitoring across multiple western offices. The role requires flexibility, strong communication, and the ability to travel for short durations as needed.

The position emphasizes collaboration within an interdisciplinary team, adherence to safety, and experience with field applications like Survey123 and Collector.

Qualifications

• Willing to learn, be flexible, follow direction, use good communication skills, and be part of an interdisciplinary, fast-paced team.
• Willing and able to accommodate out-of-town travel for up to 2 weeks at a time.
• Working knowledge of State issued forms.
• Proficient in Trimble sub-meter GPS unit or equivalent and associated software.
• Completed archaeological field school or demonstrable equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Directly support archaeological field directors and project managers by assisting with pre-field planning, cultural surveys, and monitoring.
• Exhibit good field skills and can work independently and as part of a crew.
• Participate in identifying and recording areas of archaeological potential, archaeological sites, and traditional use sites.
• Collect appropriate field data.
• Support construction planning.

Skills

Field surveys

GPS proficiency

Communication

Travel readiness

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology

Tools

Trimble GPS

Job description

Stantec’s Environmental Services Cultural Resources Team is looking for archaeological staff to support field surveys, data collection, and monitoring across multiple western offices. The role requires flexibility, strong communication, and the ability to travel for short durations as needed.

The position emphasizes collaboration within an interdisciplinary team, adherence to safety, and experience with field applications like Survey123 and Collector.