Senior Archeologist

Stantec; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in engineering and environmental consulting is seeking a Senior Archeologist in Irvine, California. This full-time role involves project management, team coordination, and leading cultural resource investigations. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of CRM experience, strong technical writing skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff. Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth are included in this collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of CRM field experience in California required.
• Experience leading small field teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for cultural resource investigations.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Prepare and review technical reports and regulatory documents.

Skills

Detail-oriented problem solver

Strong organizational skills

Advanced technical writing skills

Knowledge of California/Great Basin archaeology

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

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Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Overview

Your Opportunity: Stantec is seeking an experienced Senior Archaeologist with 7+ years of CRM field and project management experience in California to join our Environmental Services Cultural Resources Team. This full-time position provides opportunities to manage projects, oversee field teams, coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies, and mentor junior staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading all aspects of cultural resource investigations, including research, surveys, excavations, monitoring, analysis, and reporting, in compliance with CEQA, Section 106 of the NHPA, and other federal, state, and local regulations. Our team supports a diverse range of projects, including Statewide utility compliance programs, emergency fire response projects, hydroelectric relicensing studies, as well as CEQA and Section 106 compliance projects. This position offers opportunities for career advancement, leadership development, and professional growth within a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Project Manager and/or Principal Investigator for cultural resource investigations.
• Task manage pedestrian surveys, testing, data recovery, construction monitoring, and mitigation efforts.
• Develop research designs, work plans, and field methodologies for compliance-driven projects.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies, tribal representatives, and clients to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Mentor and supervise junior archaeologists in field methods, data collection, and technical writing.
• Oversee artifact analysis, laboratory processing, and curation efforts as needed.
• Prepare and review technical reports, site forms (DPR 523), treatment plans, and other regulatory documents.
• Develop budgets, schedules, and scopes of work for cultural resource projects.
• Ensure compliance with CEQA, NHPA (Section 106), ARPA, NAGPRA, and other applicable regulations.
• Conduct quality control reviews of field documentation and reporting.
• Engage in business development efforts, including proposal writing and client outreach.
• Promote health and safety standards in all field and office operations.

Capabilities

• Detail-oriented problem solver with a positive attitude and strong organizational skills
• Willingness to learn, flexibility in assignments, ability to follow directions, and strong communication skills to work effectively as part of a team
• Advanced understanding of CEQA and Section 106
• Experience with OHP guidelines, standard reporting formats, and California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 site forms
• Advanced technical writing skills (DPR forms, field summaries, and technical reports), with proficiency in Word and Excel
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of California/Great Basin archaeology

Credentials and Experience

• Master’s degree or higher in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field (Required).
• 7+ years of CRM field experience in California (Required).
• Experience with major utility clients and workflows (Strongly Preferred).
• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA; Preferred, not required).
• Experience coordinating with clients, agencies, and tribal representatives.
• Demonstrated experience task managing complex field efforts.
• Experience leading small field teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Experience overseeing survey, construction monitoring, excavation, and artifact analysis, completing DPR 523 forms, and coordinating reporting.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

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. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for current and future employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all.