Archaeology Technician-Texas

Job Description

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

• Perform field duties including archaeological shovel test excavation, pedestrian survey, and monitoring.
• Record and evaluate soils using color (Munsell), texture, and inclusions; conduct orienteering using a compass, topographic maps, GPS units, iPads, and aerial photography.
• Assist with setting up a site grid, datum, and excavation 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 for available indoor work.

• 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 rugged terrain and carry equipment and supplies.
• Industry‑specific safety training certificates are an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Successful completion of background check; drug and alcohol screening may be required by some clients.
• Extensive travel required.

• Associate’s degree or technical school diploma/certificate in archaeology/anthropology or a 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, including inclement weather, remote locations, summer heat, and rough terrain; 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.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.

Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.