Senior Archaeologist: Regulatory & Proposals Lead

Stantec; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual (10–20 days per year)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional membership fee coverage

Job summary

Stantec seeks an experienced Senior Archaeologist to join our cultural resources team in Michigan. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of state regulations and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) guidance for Michigan and the surrounding states.

The candidate will also have demonstrated expertise in Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in anthropology/archaeology or related discipline.
• At least 10 years CRM experience as an archaeologist.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cultural resource project management, particularly in the Upper Midwest.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write technical proposals, including scope development, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Navigate permitting processes and provide guidance on regulatory compliance requirements.
• Under the direction of the Senior Resource Team Lead, coordinate cultural resource investigations across various sectors, including utilities, transportation, renewable energy, and local government projects.
• Participate in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) initiatives.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Proposal writing

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Field investigations

Client relations

Education

Master's degree in anthropology/archaeology or related discipline

Job description

Stantec seeks an experienced Senior Archaeologist to join our cultural resources team in Michigan. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of state regulations and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) guidance for Michigan and the surrounding states.

The candidate will also have demonstrated expertise in Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance.