On-call Field Archaeologist

On-call, Part-Time Field Archaeologist

WSP is currently initiating a search for an on-call, part‑time Field Archaeologist for our Troy, New York, Morristown, New Jersey, Freeport, ME, Foxborough, MA, North Providence, Rhode Island, and Glastonbury, CT offices. Be involved in projects with our Heritage and Cultural Resources Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Projects include a wide range of federal, state, and commercial clients with many new opportunities and interesting locations. This position is on‑call, with potential for long‑term work and possible full‑time employment based on our current and upcoming workload.

• Assist with field projects during all phases of archaeological testing (primarily Phase I and II) by performing pedestrian reconnaissance, shovel tests, and test unit excavation supervised by a Field Director.
• Document findings through detailed note‑taking including Munsell soil descriptions and completing field forms.
• Assist in prehistoric and historic artifact identification and document archaeological deposits.
• Work as part of a team.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in anthropology, archaeology, historic preservation, or related field.
• Archaeological field school.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, physically able to conduct all aspects of fieldwork in all weather conditions, and able to follow instructions.
• Location in the southeast or Missouri and surrounding states is preferred; opportunities to work in other states is possible.
• This is an on‑call, hourly position. Hourly rates are industry competitive ($19.00‑$22.50/hour, based upon American CRM experience).
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety & drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• This position requires 100% travel.

• Single occupancy hotel rooms for duration of fieldwork and paid directly by WSP.
• Flat‑rate meal reimbursement, unless otherwise noted for specific projects.
• Transportation from hotel to work site provided, unless otherwise noted for specific projects.
• Opportunities for full‑time employment and advancement.
• Benefits package includes PTO, modified holiday pay, and 401(k) plan.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $39,500 – $65,230

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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