On-Call Field Archaeologist (OH Project)

WSP in the U.S.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem including lodging and meals

WSP benefits: medical, dental, vision,

Job summary

WSP USA seeks up to 80 on-call Field Archaeologists for a long-term Phase I archaeological survey in Pike, Ross, and Pickaway counties, southeastern Ohio. Work from Louisville, KY with a six-on, one-off schedule and nine-hour days, including daily hotel-to-site travel.

Immediate fieldwork begins September 2026 and runs up to four months. This is an on-call hourly role with overtime after 40 hours at time-and-a-half; local candidates from OH, IN, MI, KY, WV are ideal, but all qualified applicants

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to follow instructions.
• Physically able to conduct fieldwork in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Phase I fieldwork including shovel test excavations and artifact recovery.
• Document findings with detailed notes and organize data.
• Collaborate effectively within a field team and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Physical endurance

Education

Undergraduate degree in anthropology/archaeology

Archaeological field school experience

Job description

Job Description

WSP USA is a global leader in environmental consulting, recently made stronger with the acquisition of POWER Engineers and TRC. 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.

WSP USA is a global leader in environmental consulting, recently made stronger with the acquisition of POWER Engineers and TRC. 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.

This Opportunity

WSP has immediate openings for up to 80 on-call Field Archaeologists with our Louisville, KY, office for a long-term Phase I archaeological survey project located in Pike, Ross, and Pickaway counties, southeastern Ohio. The work schedule will be 6-1 (six days on, one day off) with 9-hour days (including daily travel between the hotel / meeting point and the job site). Fieldwork is expected to begin in September 2026 and continue for up to four months. This is an on-call, hourly position. Hourly rates for this project are industry competitive with time-and-a-half overtime after 40 hours. Candidates local to Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, and West Virginia are ideal due to work location and schedule, but all qualified applicants will be considered.

Your Impact

• Assist with Phase I fieldwork, with specific tasks including:
  • Archaeological shovel test excavation
  • Recovery and identification of archaeological artifacts and other materials
  • Use archaeological field forms to record archaeological data, including type and number of artifacts, soil color (Munsell) and soil textures, and other relevant information
• Document findings through detailed note taking
• 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

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 field experience in North American CRM archaeology
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated, physically able to conduct all aspects of fieldwork in all weather conditions, and be able to follow instructions

Additional Information

• Per diem for the project is inclusive of lodging and meals; crew is responsible for acquiring their own lodging
• Transportation on workdays from hotel to work site provided by WSP, and workday begins and ends in hotel parking lot
• A drug test is required for this project and will be provided by WSP
• OSHA 10 Construction training is required for this project and will be provided by WSP if needed
• 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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