On Call Early Career Archaeology Field Technician

Job Description

WSP is looking for On Call Early Career Archaeology Field Technicians for project work in Arizona and New Mexico. Selected candidates will work with the Earth & Environment Cultural Resource Team on various projects and may eventually become part of this growing organization.

• Work with supervisory field staff and senior archaeologists to complete assigned survey and mitigation tasks such as testing, data recovery, and monitoring.
• Participate in Class I–Class III assessments and provide avoidance recommendations.
• Support heritage/cultural resource investigations in compliance with NEPA, NHPA, NAGPRA, and other applicable laws.
• Travel to project sites in Arizona and New Mexico, with potential future work in adjacent states; per diem will be provided.
• Collect and prepare digital data for reporting findings; operate various digital data collection software and hardware.
• Contribute to completion of state IMACS forms.

• BA/BS degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, History, or related field (MS/MA preferred).
• 0–1 year professional experience researching, analyzing, developing, and managing archaeological and historic preservation plans, staff, and resources.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of cultural resource and environmental regulations.
• Knowledge of North American archaeology.
• Experience with SharePoint and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, and relevant state laws.
• Physical ability to conduct pedestrian survey and carry up to 25 lbs of gear; able to survey in hot and dry high‑desert conditions.
• Willingness to travel to remote project locations, 10‑day rotations, and possibly camp.
• Must pass background check and WSP’s motor‑vehicle screening.

• Previous work experience in the western United States.
• Large‑scale terrestrial survey project experience.
• Great Basin and/or Southwestern specific fieldwork experience.

Hourly pay rate range: $26.00–$30.00.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.