Archaeologist

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

We are looking to expand our Northern California archaeological team. This position can be based out of any of our Nor-Cal offices and will report to a Staff Supervisor. This position allows remote work, however, expect to spend some time in the office throughout the year. Work consists predominantly of cultural review and report writing for utility projects throughout the State of California. After a trial period of 3-months, there will be the opportunity for a full-time benefited position if expectations are being met; if more flexibility is desired, there are other position types available that would be made available at that time.

Your Key Responsibilities

The writing of Cultural Resource Management (CRM) desktop reviews, reports, and records.

Participate in identifying and recording areas of archeological potential, archaeological sites, and traditional use sites.

Work closely with senior staff to make technical recommendations for various projects.

Process field data and work with GIS team to visualize pertinent information.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Experience in CRM.

Dedicated to following and promoting a strong safety culture.

Proven experience in writing CRM reviews and reports.

If you are selected for an interview, at least two CRM report writing samples must be submitted to us after the interview, no exceptions will be made.

Education and Experience

A completed bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology.

A minimum of 1-year related writing experience in CRM.

Preferred :

Regulatory experience.

Experience with California DPR 523 forms.

Previous experience in cultural monitoring, survey, and excavation.

Participation in an archaeological field school.

An advanced degree.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

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.

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Pay Range :

• Locations in CO, HI, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 67,300.00 - Max Salary $ 97,600.00
• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) - Min Salary $ 77,100.00 - Max Salary $ 111,800.00

Pay Transparency : 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. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary : 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 | CA | Sacramento

Organization : 1857 EnvSvcs-US West N California-Sacramento CA

Employee Status : Temporary

Travel : No

Schedule : Part time

Job Posting : 31 / 10 / 2025 11 : 10 : 28

Req ID : 1001233

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