Mid-Career Archaeologist at Stantec Monrovia, CA

Description

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’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support.

Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Stantec is seeking a skilled and motivated mid‑career Staff Archaeologist with 3‑7 years of CRM field experience in California to join our Environmental Services Cultural Resources Team. This full‑time position offers opportunities to lead field efforts, mentor junior archaeologists, and contribute to all phases of cultural resource management (CRM), including survey, testing, data recovery, and construction monitoring. Our program supports a diverse range of projects, including statewide utility compliance programs;

emergency fire response projects; hydroelectric relicensing studies; and CEQA and Section
106 compliance projects. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment where team members gain experience and mentorship to support career growth.

• Lead and participate in pedestrian surveys, test excavations, data recovery, and construction monitoring.
• Identify and record precontact and historic‑era cultural resources, including built‑environment features.
• Assist in project planning, scheduling, and logistics for field efforts.
• Oversee and mentor junior field staff, ensuring work meets professional standards.
• Maintain detailed field documentation, including notes, sketches, maps, and digital data.
• Prepare site records (DPR
  523 forms), field summaries, and technical reports under the direction of senior archaeologists.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations (Section
  106, CEQA, NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA).
• Coordinate with project managers, agency representatives, tribal monitors, and construction crews as needed.
• Follow health and safety protocols for field operations.

• Must reside in Southern California and be available for regional travel.
• Ability to conduct physically demanding fieldwork in remote areas and extreme weather conditions.
• Strong technical writing skills for DPR forms, field summaries, and technical reports.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast‑paced, interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in MSWord, Excel, and GIS‑based tools for data collection and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving abilities, and organizational skills.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.
• 3‑7 years of CRM field experience in California.
• Experience leading small field teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Experience conducting survey, construction monitoring, excavation, and artifact analysis.
• Proficiency with GPS and digital mapping and data collection tools (e.g., Arrow, ArcGIS, Survey
  123).
• Experience recording archaeological sites and completing DPR
  523 forms.
• Knowledge of California precontact and historic material culture.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Experience in utility sector projects (preferred but not required).

$56,100 – $87,200 (Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA; SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC). The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec, certain roles are bonus eligible.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short‑term/long‑term disability plans
• Emergency travel benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional membership fee coverage
• Paid family leave
• 10 paid holidays per calendar year
• Accrued vacation (10‑20 days per year) and paid sick leave (in accordance with state…