About The Role

Your Opportunity

Join Stantec's Cultural Resources team as an Archaeological Field Lead based out of the Riverview, FL, Alpharetta, GA or Mobile, AL offices to play an integral role in leading archaeological surveys, testing, data recovery, and monitoring.

This is a full-time, temporary, project-based position that requires extensive travel, including deployments of up to three months at a time. While the role is initially tied to project needs, there is potential for conversion to a regular full-time position upon successful project completion and business needs.

Your Key Responsibilities

The position will primarily consist of fieldwork but may include exposure to a wider range of other duties including laboratory research and analysis.

Perform archaeological fieldwork tasks including shovel test survey and excavation
Oversee and lead an archaeological crew during archaeological surveys
Utilize a variety of field methodologies, including archaeological survey, testing, excavation, surface collection, and monitoring
Leads the collection, recording, and interpretation of archaeological data in the field and analysis activities.
Record and evaluate soils using color (Munsell), texture, and inclusions; Orienteering using a compass, USGS topographic maps, plan maps, GPS units, iPads, and aerial photography
Assist with setting up a site grid, datum, and excavations units; Mapping site plans and individual shovel tests, units, and features in plan and profile
Identify historic and prehistoric artifacts following standard collection procedures.
Identify cultural features
Clean and prepare site surfaces for mapping and photography
Assist with laboratory analysis and reporting, as needed
May need to coordinate property entry with right of way agents

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Ability to complete physically demanding tasks in remote areas and/or humid continental climate, including walking, hiking, carrying loads up to 50 pounds, and digging
Frequent out-of-town travel, potentially for extended periods of time, up to 90%
Qualified applicants should exhibit strong technical skills, good communication skills, and feel comfortable making decisions in the field
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate motorized vehicles
May require post-employment drug testing based on client needs

Education and Experience

B.A./B.S. in anthropology/archaeology or related field
Successful completion of an archaeology field school
At least 3 years of experience conducting archaeological survey and excavation
At least 1 year of supervisory field experience.
Knowledge of Phase I, II, and III archaeological excavations/assessments required
Knowledge of prehistoric and historic material culture