Entry-Level Archaeological Technician
About The Position
AECOM is hiring a remote, part-time Archaeological Technician to provide field and laboratory support for cultural resource projects throughout the United States. The role supports Phase I, II, and III studies and is expected to begin as soon as possible. The technician performs field excavation, artifact processing, data entry, mapping, site documentation, and related project support under the direction of Crew Chiefs, a Field Director, and a Principal Investigator. The position involves manual labor and work outdoors in varied terrain and weather. AECOM intends to fill this current vacancy by February 8, 2027.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Valid U.S. driver's license; selected candidates must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
- U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
- Ability to bend, kneel, stand, and lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to tolerate outdoor work, including prolonged walking or standing on varied terrain in a wide range of weather conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education.
- Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS), Total Station, Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop, and statistical analysis tools such as SAS or SPSS.
- Completion of a university-based archaeological field school.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Previous related internship experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform archaeological fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and documentation.
- Conduct pedestrian walkovers and excavate shovel test pits, test units, and features.
- Process recovered artifacts by washing, cataloging, and marking them.
- Complete field and laboratory forms, perform data entry, label artifacts, and copy records for curation.
- Map and document archaeological sites.
- Work under the direction of Crew Chiefs, the Field Director, and the Principal Investigator.
- Coordinate with technical field, laboratory, and office staff, managers, and administrative staff to help projects meet AECOM quality standards.
- Support supervisors on a project basis with graphic support, writing, travel coordination, project and paperwork organization, and preparing field equipment as directed.
- Perform manual labor, including excavation with shovels and moving wheelbarrows filled with dirt.
- Build or repair field and laboratory equipment as needed.
Benefits
- Depending on employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off and leaves of absence.
- Voluntary benefits and perks.
- Flexible work options.
- Well-being resources and an employee assistance program.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
