Archaeology Technician-Texas

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our diverse perspectives allow us to solve complex problems on critical issues such as climate change, digital transformation, and future‑proofing communities worldwide.

Stantec is currently seeking an Archaeology Technician to provide on‑call support on a project basis, assisting with data collection and analysis for a variety of field programs. The role focuses on Section 106/NEPA analysis, technical studies, and project permitting for private, federal, state, and local government clients across Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and surrounding regions.

• Perform a variety of field duties including archaeological shovel‑test excavation, pedestrian survey, and monitoring.
• Record and evaluate soils using color (Munsell), texture, and inclusions; orient using a compass, USGS topographic maps, plan maps, GPS units, iPads, and aerial photography.
• Assist with setting up a site grid, datum, and excavations units; map site plans and individual shovel tests, units, and features in plan and profile.
• Identify historic and prehistoric artifacts following standard collection procedures.
• Identify cultural features.
• Clean and prepare site surfaces for mapping and photography.
• Serve as laboratory assistant when work is available indoors.

• Experience with GPS is an asset.
• Knowledge of Phase I, II, and III archaeological excavations/assessments required.
• Ability and willingness to work under varied weather conditions.
• Ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours through sometimes rugged terrain and the capacity to carry equipment and supplies.
• Industry‑specific safety training certificates is an asset.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Prior to employment, a background check is required; drug and alcohol screening may be required by certain clients on a project‑specific basis.
• Extensive travel required.

• Associate’s degree or technical school diploma/certificate in archaeology/anthropology or closely related field; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least one season of field school or supervised field experience; archaeological field experience in the Great Plains region is a plus.

This position is primarily fieldwork, but some office work may occur. Field work may include exposure to the elements, remote locations, summer heat, and rough terrain, as well as bending, stooping, carrying field equipment, standing, and walking for extended periods of time and making visual and tactile distinctions using color, texture, moisture content, depth, and distance.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee; 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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Location:

United States | TX | Austin

Organization: 2353 Env Svcs-US Gulf West-Austin TX

Employee Status: Temporary

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 07/11/2025 06:11:51

Req : 1002953

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