Archaeology Technician

Stantec • Richmond, VA

120d

About The Position

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 are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that is critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Requirements

• Experience with digital data collection via ESRI’s Field Maps app for ArcGIS is an asset.
• Ability to travel extensively with frequent overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in archaeological field surveys utilizing a variety of field methodologies, including archaeological survey, testing, excavation, surface collection, and monitoring.
• Recording and evaluating soils using color (Munsell), texture, and inclusions.
• Orienteering using a compass, USGS topographic maps, plan maps, iPads enabled with GPS location services, and supplemented by a Trimble R1 GPS receiver.
• Photography.
• Assist with setting up a site grid, datum, and excavation units.
• Mapping site plans and individual shovel tests, units, and features in plan and profile.
• Identifying historic and prehistoric artifacts following standard collection procedures.
• Identifying cultural features.
• Cleaning and preparing site surfaces for mapping and photography.
• Manage field equipment.
• Serving as laboratory assistant when work is available indoors.

Benefits

• Individual occupancy hotel rooms with per diem based on the appropriate GSA rate for the project region.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level