Senior Archeologist

Senior Archeologist –
Stantec

Location:

Pasadena, CA | United States

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics,
Stantec leads with rigorous, creative, and growth-oriented environmental solutions. As part of our Environmental Services Cultural Resources Team, you will manage projects, oversee field teams, coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies, and mentor junior staff on critical projects that aid the communities and clients we serve.

• Serve as Project Manager and/or Principal Investigator for cultural resource investigations.
• Manage pedestrian surveys, testing, data recovery, construction monitoring, and mitigation efforts.
• Develop research designs, work plans, and field methodologies for compliance-driven projects.
• Coordinate with federal, state, local agencies, tribal representatives, and clients to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Mentor and supervise junior archaeologists in field methods, data collection, and technical writing.
• Oversee artifact analysis, laboratory processing, and curation efforts as needed.
• Prepare and review technical reports, site forms (DPR 523), treatment plans, and other regulatory documents.
• Develop budgets, schedules, and scopes of work for cultural resource projects.
• Ensure compliance with CEQA, NHPA (Section 106), ARPA, NAGPRA, and other applicable regulations.
• Conduct quality‑control reviews of field documentation and reporting.
• Engage in business development efforts, including proposal writing and client outreach.
• Promote health and safety standards in all field and office operations.

• Detail‑oriented problem solver with a positive attitude and strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn, flexibility in assignments, ability to follow directions, and strong communication skills.
• Advanced understanding of CEQA and Section 106.
• Experience with OHP guidelines, standard reporting formats, and California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 site forms.
• Advanced technical writing skills (DPR forms, field summaries, and technical reports) with proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of California/Great Basin archaeology.

• Master’s degree or higher in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field (Required).
• 7+ years of CRM field experience in California (Required).
• Experience with major utility clients and workflows (Strongly Preferred).
• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) – Preferred, not required.
• Experience coordinating with clients, agencies, and tribal representatives.
• Demonstrated experience task‑managing complex field efforts.
• Experience leading small field teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Experience overseeing survey, construction monitoring, excavation, and artifact analysis, completing DPR 523 forms, and coordinating reporting.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods. Field work may include exposure to the elements, including inclement weather.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas – Min Salary $80,600.00 – Max Salary $
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA areas – Min Salary $86,500.00 – Max Salary $

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Actual compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Certain roles are bonus eligible.

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees eligible for medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid family leave. Ten paid holidays per calendar year, 10–20 days of vacation per year, and paid sick leave (subject to state and local…