Portland, Oregon, USA
54 days ago
On-call Archaeological Technician

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Join Stantec’s Environmental Services Cultural Resources Team in Oregon and Washington. We are seeking innovative and motivated team members to help grow our cultural resources program, which currently supports a variety of clients and projects. We strive to give each cultural team member a variety of work experiences and mentorship to help them grow in their career. Stantec offers a flexible work schedule to maintain a work-life balance. 

Stantec is seeking numerous archaeological staff reporting to our Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada offices. 

Your Responsibilities
Directly support archaeological field directors and project managers by assisting with pre-field planning, cultural surveys, and monitoring
Exhibit good field skills and can work independently and as part of a crew
Participate in identifying and recording areas of archaeological potential, archaeological sites, and traditional use sites
Collect appropriate field data
Support construction planning Your Credentials and Capabilities
Willing to learn, be flexible, follow direction, use good communication skills, and be part of an interdisciplinary, fast-paced team
Willing and able to accommodate out-of-town travel for up to 2 weeks at a time
Working knowledge of State issued forms
Proficient in Trimble sub-meter GPS unit or equivalent and associated software
Completed archaeological field school or demonstrable equivalent training
Ability to complete physically demanding tasks in remote areas and/or hot and dry climates, including walking, hiking, carrying loads up to 50 pounds, and excavation
Experience working with Native American groups
Familiarity with field applications like Survey123, Collector
Specialization in Section 106 compliance on federal lands 
A valid drivers license is required
Dedicated to following and promoting a strong safety culture

Your Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology
1 year minimum of CRM experience

Experience with both small and large archaeological crews

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. 

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Additional Information Salary Range(s): Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s): Location Description: Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CO and HI Min Pay Range: $22.50 Max Pay Range: $31.49 Location Description: Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in WA Min Pay Range: $24.13 Max Pay Range: $33.75 Note: The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.
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