Your Opportunity
Join Stantec's Cultural Resources team as an Archaeological Field Lead based out of the Riverview, FL, Alpharetta, GA or Mobile, AL offices to play an integral role in leading archaeological surveys, testing, data recovery, and monitoring.Â
Your Key Responsibilities
The position will primarily consist of fieldwork but may include exposure to a wider range of other duties including laboratory research and analysis.Â
- Perform archaeological fieldwork tasks including shovel test survey and excavation
- Oversee and lead an archaeological crew during archaeological surveys
- Utilize a variety of field methodologies, including archaeological survey, testing, excavation, surface collection, and monitoring
- Leads the collection, recording, and interpretation of archaeological data in the field and analysis activities.
- 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
- Assist with setting up a site grid, datum, and excavations units; Mapping 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
- Assist with laboratory analysis and reporting, as needed
- May need to coordinate property entry with right of way agents
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.
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