Senior Archeologist

Stantec; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Senior Archaeologist with 7+ years of CRM field and project management experience in California to lead cultural resource investigations and manage projects across regulatory contexts.

You will oversee field teams, coordinate with clients and agencies, and mentor junior staff, ensuring CEQA, NHPA, and DPR requirements are met within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of CRM field and project management experience in California.
• Strong knowledge of CEQA and Section 106 of NHPA.
• Experience with DPR 523 site forms and DPR reporting formats.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects.

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.

Skills

CRM field experience

Project management

CEQA knowledge

Section 106 NHPA

DPR 523 forms

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Job description

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.

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.

Your 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.

Your 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