Senior Archaeology Field Technician (Travel)

GAI Consultants Inc.; Homestead (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking temporary Cultural Resources Technicians to support multiple projects across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Western regions through the 2026 summer field season.

Roles involve identifying, excavating, and recording archaeological resources following state standards; projects include Phase I–III investigations of historic and prehistoric sites. We expect a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or Archaeology, 1–3 years in cultural resource management, field excavation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology.
• 1–3 years of cultural resource management experience.
• Experience with archaeological field excavation techniques.
• Excellent communication and note-taking skills.
• Willingness to travel by independent means.
• Knowledge of historic and/or precontact material culture.

Responsibilities

• Follows required health and safety policies as specified by GAI, client, and OSHA
• Excavates, screens, collects and documents archaeological resources/sites
• Identifies and records archaeological features and/or structures within study areas
• Photographs and maps survey areas, testing locations, excavations, and resources
• Accurately completes paper and/or electronic field forms
• Records soils using a Munsell soil chart
• Uses a compass for basic orientation within the project vicinity
• Works outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Hikes, off trail, while carrying tools and equipment

Skills

Field archaeology

Note-taking

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or Archaeology

Tools

Munsell soil chart

Job description

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking temporary Cultural Resources Technicians to support multiple projects across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Western regions through the 2026 summer field season.

Roles involve identifying, excavating, and recording archaeological resources following state standards; projects include Phase I–III investigations of historic and prehistoric sites. We expect a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or Archaeology, 1–3 years in cultural resource management, field excavation