On-Call Archaeological Field Lead

Stantec • Columbus, OH

12d

About The Position

Stantec is seeking an on-call Archaeologist with demonstrated experience in Ohio, Michigan, and/or adjacent states to lead archaeological field projects in the Great Lakes region. The role supports a growing cultural resources team at an environmental consulting firm and may have the potential to become a full-time salaried position. The team provides Section 106/NEPA analyses, technical studies, and project permitting for private and federal, state, and local government clients in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions.

The position leads archaeological field projects, including directing field studies and teams, overseeing digital data collection, performing QA/QC of field data, and ensuring on-site safety. Projects are expected to primarily involve Phase I surveys and monitoring. Fieldwork may include travel, shovel testing, test unit excavation, soil profile description, in-field artifact analysis, and preparation of detailed field notes and archaeological site records. The work may take place outdoors in remote locations, for extended periods and in all weather conditions, often over rugged terrain. The employee must be willing to work independently when appropriate or with limited supervision.

The role also plans and executes complex projects, coordinates project personnel, and provides supervision, training, technical direction, and mentoring to junior staff. It applies technical and practical problem-solving to develop creative, effective, and economical project solutions, while following HSSE policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.

Requirements

• Experience leading and conducting cultural resource investigations in the Midwest region of the United States.
• Minimum of 5 years of archaeological fieldwork experience; 10 years is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing field crews.
• Knowledge of compliance under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and state laws.
• Experience with digital data collection methods and techniques.
• Master’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a related discipline from an accredited university, or a bachelor’s degree and ability to be approved as a field lead by the State Historic Preservation Office where required.
• Ability to interact with the public and on-site client contacts.
• Professional problem-solving and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and work outdoors in remote locations, for extended periods and in all weather conditions, including traversing rugged terrain.
• Ability to work independently when appropriate or with limited supervision.
• Awareness of workplace safety and ability to convey safety information to field staff.
• Ability to use field data collection equipment such as GPS and ESRI Collector and Survey 1-2-3.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to continuously improve technical performance and determine when assistance from senior staff is needed.
• Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Track record of high-quality fieldwork and documentation.
• Experience working with Tribal consulting parties and observers in the field.
• Ten years of archaeological fieldwork experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct cultural resource investigations for clients and sectors including utilities, transportation, renewable energy, commercial development, and local government.
• Manage and supervise fieldwork for Phase I archaeological surveys and archaeological construction monitoring.
• Plan and execute complex projects and coordinate difficult tasks among project personnel.
• Oversee digital field data collection and perform quality assurance and quality control of field data.
• Maintain responsibility for on-site safety and participate in HSSE policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines in all work.
• Provide supervision, training, technical direction, and mentoring to junior field staff.
• Use technical and practical problem-solving to develop creative, effective, and economical solutions to project issues.
• Conduct archaeological fieldwork that may include shovel testing, test unit excavation, soil profile description, in-field artifact analysis, and preparation of field notes and site records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level