Archaeological Technician

Archaeology Technician Opportunity

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Stantec is a leading global provider of professional consulting services in the fields of environmental sciences, engineering, and archaeology. We are currently seeking experienced Archaeology Technicians to join our dynamic team on a project basis for projects in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska. As an Archaeology Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting our field programs by assisting with field data collection and analysis. This position offers the opportunity for fieldwork on a variety of projects, including renewable solar and wind, residential developments, wetland restorations, pipelines, transmission lines, transportation projects, and excavation and investigations of cemeteries. This hourly, on-call position will support the archaeological fieldwork needs of the Upper Midwest region. This position requires the ability to work outdoors in urban and remote locations and for extended periods under all weather conditions, often traversing rugged terrain. Stantec is committed to workplace safety and maintaining safe work practices. Extensive travel may be required. The standard workweek is typically Monday through Friday, while overtime and weekend work may be required based on project demands and weather conditions. Projects typically run from March through November, with opportunities to travel for fieldwork during the winter months. Multi-week field assignments are common. While based in one of Stantec's offices in Wichita, Kansas City, St. Louis, Des Moines, or Waterloo, Iowa, projects typically will require travel via vehicle or plane for out-of-town field work. Candidates living across the Upper Midwest are encouraged to apply.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Working with field crews to conduct archaeological fieldwork.
• Demonstrating skills and experience with field tasks such as precontact and historic artifact identification, as well as soil analysis and interpretation.
• Working under the supervision of a field director or crew lead.
• Perform a variety of field duties including, archaeological shovel test excavation, pedestrian survey, and monitoring.
• Record and evaluate soils using color (Munsell), texture, and inclusions; Orienteering using a compass, USGS topographic maps, plan maps, GPS units, iPads, and aerial photography.
• Occasional laboratory duties may be available on a project specific basis.
• Operating and maintaining field equipment including GPS units, digital cameras, tablets, and hand tools.
• Traveling extensively to project sites.
• Prioritizing safety in field and laboratory practices.
• Following established safety protocols for hazardous conditions including extreme weather, wildlife encounters, and excavation safety.
• Participating in daily tailgate safety meetings and following site-specific safety plans.
• Exercising stop-work authority when unsafe conditions are identified.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Education and Experience

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, winter cold, and rough terrain; as well as 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. Ability to walk 4-10 miles per day over rough terrain and lift up to 50 lbs. When conducting non-local fieldwork, paid travel time, per diem, and single occupancy hotel rooms are provided. Stantec fleet or rental cars are often provided. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

Stantec is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving 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 and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary / casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States | KS | Wichita

Organization : BC-2277 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes West

Employee Status : Temporary

Travel : Yes

Schedule : Full time

Job Posting : 16 / 06 / 2025 09 : 06 : 04

Req ID : REQ250002BU