Staff Archaeologist – CRM Leader (CA)

Stantec; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a skilled 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 both office-based and field compliance efforts for major utilities, and to support all CRM phases, including survey, data recovery, testing, and construction monitoring.

Required: Master’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology or related field; 3–5 years CRM experience in

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).
• Experience leading small field teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Experience conducting survey, construction monitoring, excavation, and artifact analysis.
• Experience recording archaeological sites and completing DPR 523 forms.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
• 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.

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

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

RPA certification (Preferred)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

DPR 523 forms

Job description

Stantec is seeking a skilled 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 both office-based and field compliance efforts for major utilities, and to support all CRM phases, including survey, data recovery, testing, and construction monitoring.

Required: Master’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology or related field; 3–5 years CRM experience in