About The Role

Your Opportunity

Join Stantec's Cultural Resources team as an archaeological technician based out of the Riverview, FL, Alpharetta, GA or Mobile, AL offices to play an integral role in conducting archaeological survey, 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. Projects may consist of 5- or 10-day rotations consisting with 8–10-hour work days. Stantec provides paid travel days, project-based per diem, and single occupancy hotel rooms for non-local projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to performing archaeological fieldwork tasks including controlled surface survey; shovel testing; and excavation.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Experience on Phase I survey projects preferred
Experience in Phase II testing or Phase III data recovery projects preferred
Previous experience with mapping equipment and other special application equipment (e.g., ESRI’s ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Survey123, etc.)
Knowledge of land navigation using a compass
Must have a valid driver’s license with good driving record and is comfortable driving anF-150 or equivalent to and from projects and unpaved roads
Strong oral and written communication skills
Detail oriented; resourceful; self-motivated; strong initiative
Positive and energetic attitude
Frequent out-of-town travel, potentially for extended periods of time
Will require post-employment drug testing based on client needs

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in anthropology/archaeology or related field, or combination of education and experience
Successful completion of an archeology field school
Professional experience conducting archaeological survey and excavation helpful
Knowledge of precontact and historic material culture
Ability to complete physically demanding tasks in remote areas and/or humid continental climate, including walking, hiking, carrying heavy loads, and digging
Qualified applicants should exhibit strong technical skills, good communication skills, and feel comfortable making decisions in the field

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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