Temporary Archaeological Monitor

WSP Global Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Baltimore, Maryland, seeks a Temporary Archaeological Monitor for an on-site rail construction project.

The role is hourly and project-based, supporting senior archaeologists to implement a monitoring plan while documenting excavations and collecting artifacts. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology with 0–1 year of field experience, and are capable of outdoor work and digital data reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field.
• 0–1 year of experience in cultural resources services.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate clearly.
• Physically able to perform fieldwork and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Willingness to work outdoors in cold weather and take digital photographs.
• Ability to complete digital forms and document findings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with archaeological monitoring and feature documentation under supervision.
• Document findings with detailed notes and field forms.
• Collect and log artifacts as part of field work.
• Collaborate with a project team and adhere to safety protocols.
• Contribute to reporting and data preparation as required.
• Support ethical use of company resources per Code of Conduct.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Fieldwork

Outdoor work

Digital photography

Digital forms

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

Digital recordkeeping

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a TemporaryArchaeological Monitor for an exciting project in Baltimore, Maryland. Be part of a growing organization that solves our client’s cultural resource challenges and helps identify, evaluate, and mitigate archaeological sites.

WSP is currently looking to fill a hourly, project-based position conducting construction monitoring. This position will work with senior archaeologists, field supervisors, and other staff to execute a monitoring plan for a rail construction project. This position is expected to take an active role monitoring construction excavations, documenting archaeological remains unearthed, and following safety and communication protocols. The monitor will support the collection and preparation of digital data for reporting.

The successful candidate will have experience with archaeological construction monitoring or archaeological field investigations on an active construction site. The candidate will have experience documenting archaeological features, the logging of soils, and collection and logging of artifacts. Experience in the Eastern US is preferred but not required.

This is a three-month temporary position with variable hours. There is potential for continued employment upon completion of the three-month period.

Your Impact

• Assist with archaeological monitoring and feature documentation under the direction of Senior Archaeologists.


• Document findings through detailed note taking including completing field forms.


• Collect and log artifacts.


• Work as part of a team.


• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company resources and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.


• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field


• 0-1 year of experience in performing cultural resources services in a field, office, or laboratory setting.


• Ability to work in a team environment.


• Attention to detail and good communication skills.


• Physically able to conduct archaeological fieldwork, including lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. of tools, equipment, and/or artifacts.


• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in cold weather.


• Ability to take digital photographs.


• Ability to complete digital forms.


• Experience identifying a wide variety of archaeological features and archaeological materials in the field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous field work experience in the eastern US.


• Willingness to assist with historic research and report writing.


• Familiarity with digital recordkeeping in field settings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary: $29.50-38.00/ hr.

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.

WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.