On Call Archaeology Field Technician

On Call Archaeology Field Technician – WSP

WSP invites applications for On Call Archaeology Field Technicians with 1+ years of experience for project work in Arizona and New Mexico. Selected applicants will work with the Earth & Environment Cultural Resource Team on survey and mitigation assignments, including testing, data recovery, and monitoring.

• Assist senior archaeologists and supervisory field staff in conducting Class I–Class III assessments and heritage investigations.
• Perform pedestrian surveys, collect and prepare digital data for reporting, and contribute to the completion of state IMACS forms.
• Support compliance with NEPA, NHPA, NAGPRA, and applicable state and local regulations.
• Travel to project sites in Arizona and New Mexico; per diem provided.
• Work in hot, dry, high‑desert conditions and carry up to 25 lbs. of gear.

• BA/BS in Archaeology, Anthropology, History, or a related field (MS/MA preferred).
• 1–3 years of professional experience researching, analyzing, and managing archaeological and historic preservation plans.
• Knowledge of cultural resource and environmental regulations.
• Experience with digital data collection software and hardware; familiarity with state IMACS forms.
• Proficiency with SharePoint and Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, and relevant state laws.
• Ability to pass background check and WSP’s motor‑vehicle screening.
• Willingness to travel to remote project locations for 10‑day rotations; readiness to camp.

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

Hourly pay rate range: $26–$30.

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. With over 15,000 employees in more than 300 offices, WSP partners with clients to deliver sustainable solutions across the built environment.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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