Mid-Career Archeologist

About the role

Stantec is seeking a skilled and motivated mid-career Staff Archaeologist with 3–5 years of CRM field experience in California to join our Environmental Services Cultural Resources Team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key team member (office/field) on major utilities compliance contracts and other projects
• Support pedestrian surveys, test excavations, data recovery, and construction monitoring
• Support with reporting (CEQA/Section 106), tracking, execution, and review of projects
• Avoid project planning, scheduling, and logistics for field efforts
• Oversee and mentor junior field staff, ensuring work meets professional standards
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations (Section 106, CEQA, NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA)
• Cook with coordination with project managers, agency representatives, tribal monitors, and construction crews as needed
• Follow health and safety protocols for field operations

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field
• 3–5 years of CRM field experience in California
• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA; Preferred, not required)
• Experience In Utility Sector Projects And Workflows (Preferred)
• Experience leading small field teams and mentoring junior staff
• Experience conducting survey, construction monitoring, excavation, and artifact analysis
• Experience recording archaeological sites and completing DPR 523 forms
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Skills

• Detail-oriented problem solver with a positive attitude and strong organizational skills
• Willingness to learn, flexibility in assignments, ability to follow directions, and strong communication skills to work effectively as part of a team
• Working knowledge of CEQA and Section 106
• Intermediate level of familiarity with OHP guidelines, standard reporting formats, and California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 site forms
• Strong technical writing skills (DPR forms, field summaries, and technical reports), with proficiency in Word and Excel

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• 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
• Paid family leave