Senior CRM Archaeologist – Field & Office Leader (CA)

Stantec; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a mid-career Staff Archaeologist with 3-5 years of CRM field experience in California to join our Environmental Services Cultural Resources Team. This full-time role offers opportunities to lead office-based and field compliance efforts for major utilities, and support all phases of CRM, including survey, testing, data recovery, and construction monitoring.

Our program supports a diverse range of projects, including Statewide utility compliance programs and CEQA/Section 106

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field (Required)
• 3-5 years of CRM field experience in California (Required)
• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) preferred, not required)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key team member (office/field) on major utilities compliance contracts and other projects
• Support pedestrian surveys, test excavations, data recovery, and construction monitoring.
• Support with reporting (CEQA/Section 106), tracking, execution, and review of projects
• Assist in project planning, scheduling, and logistics for field efforts.
• Oversee and mentor junior field staff, ensuring work meets professional standards.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations (Section 106, CEQA, NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA).
• Coordinate with project managers, agency representatives, tribal monitors, and construction crews as needed.
• Follow health and safety protocols for field operations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Teamwork

CEQA knowledge

Section 106 knowledge

Technical writing

Word and Excel

Education

Master's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

DPR 523 forms

Office software

Job description

Stantec is seeking a mid-career Staff Archaeologist with 3-5 years of CRM field experience in California to join our Environmental Services Cultural Resources Team. This full-time role offers opportunities to lead office-based and field compliance efforts for major utilities, and support all phases of CRM, including survey, testing, data recovery, and construction monitoring.

Our program supports a diverse range of projects, including Statewide utility compliance programs and CEQA/Section 106