Seasonal Archaeology Field Technician

Stantec•Indianapolis, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Stantec is seeking experienced Archaeology Technicians for hourly, on-call, project-based fieldwork supporting archaeological programs in the Midwest. The work includes projects such as solar fields, residential developments, wetland restorations, urban revitalization, pipelines, transmission lines, transportation projects, and cemetery excavations and investigations. The role supports data collection and analysis and may include occasional laboratory duties. Projects typically run from March through November, with possible winter fieldwork opportunities. Multi-week assignments are common, and extensive travel to local and out-of-town project sites may be required. Work is generally Monday through Friday, with overtime and weekend work depending on project demands and weather. The role is based at a Stantec office in the Midwest and involves work in urban and remote settings, outdoors and in all weather conditions, sometimes on rugged terrain. For non-local fieldwork, paid travel time, per diem, and single-occupancy hotel rooms are provided; Stantec fleet or rental cars are often provided. The position also includes work in a typical office environment, using computers and remaining sedentary for extended periods.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or a related field.
Previous experience in a field school or Cultural Resource Management (CRM) setting as an archaeologist, surveyor, or in a similar role.
Positive, safety-first attitude.
Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Organized approach and ability to execute assignments with attention to detail.
Commitment to producing high-quality in-field work products.
Ability to walk 4–10 miles per day over rough terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and under all weather conditions.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to travel to and from onsite jobs and Plymouth office locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Technical expertise or a specialty within Archaeology or Anthropology.
Familiarity with recording field data using ESRI’s Field Maps.
Working knowledge of Upper Midwest archaeology and field methods.

Responsibilities

Work with field crews to conduct archaeological fieldwork.
Perform field tasks including precontact and historic artifact identification and soil analysis and interpretation.
Work under the supervision of a field director or crew lead in Indiana and neighboring states.
Conduct Phase I surveys, Phase II testing, and Phase III data recovery.
Perform project-specific laboratory duties, including artifact processing, classification, curation, photography, database management, mapping, and report layout.
Travel extensively to project sites and travel to and from onsite jobs and Plymouth office locations as needed.
Prioritize safety in field and laboratory practices and follow established safety protocols and site-specific safety plans.
Participate in daily tailgate safety meetings and exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions are identified.
Operate and maintain field equipment, including GPS units, digital cameras, tablets, and hand tools.