Archaeological Field Technician

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe 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 that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Your Opportunity Stantec is currently recruiting for three part-time on‑call Archaeological Field Technician positions to work out of our Central Pennsylvania office on future projects throughout the country. The successful candidate should be located within normal commuting distance of our New Cumberland, Pennsylvania office. Stantec is also recruiting three part‑time on‑call Archaeological Field Technician positions near our Hampton, Virginia office for future projects throughout the country. The successful candidate should be located within normal commuting distance of our Hampton, Virginia office. Your Key Responsibilities Survey transects up to fifteen miles in length on a daily basis Record and delineate archaeological sites Complete archaeological site forms, site sketches, profiles, logs, and other paperwork Excavate shovel test pits, test units, trenches, or other excavation as needed Identify and describe soil profiles, horizons, artifacts, and cultural features Organize, process, and inventory artifacts Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and may be changed at any time with or without notice. Capabilities and Credentials Excellent written, oral, and computer skills. Exercise professional discretion and judgment Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Periodic travel required, including international travel Work remotely in project locations away from home office for extended periods, with deployments possibly as close as three calendar days apart Possess a valid Real ID driver’s license with clean record Drug screening required BA degree in Archaeology or Anthropology Completion of an archaeological field school or a minimum of one year of professional archaeological experience (no academic experience may fill this requirement) Experience in Mid-Atlantic archaeology preferred Experience in archaeological survey Experience completing archaeological forms and paperwork Experience identifying soil horizons, cultural features, and artifacts Experience in organizing and inventorying data Experience using ArcGIS Online and associated applications such as Survey 123 and Field Maps Physical Demands Stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear frequently Occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus May be required to walk up to 15 miles a day in rough and uneven terrain and transport up to 35 pounds of gear Pay Range Locations in CO, HI, MD & various CA, NJ areas – Min Salary $56,100.00 – Max Salary $81,300.00 Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current 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. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stantec Consulting International Ltd.