On-Call Archaeologist

About the role

We are looking to expand our Northern California on-call archaeological team. Work will take place primarily in Northern California, but could include work throughout California, with potential opportunities in the Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada.

Responsibilities

• Participate in identifying and recording areas of archeological potential, archaeological sites, and traditional use sites.
• Work closely with a Field Director/Supervisor to make technical recommendations for cultural resources management.
• Collect field data.
• Participate in field reconnaissance surveys (linear and block type).
• Prepare monitoring logs, survey forms, site records and other field documentation and provide brief work summaries to be included in technical reports and client communications.
• Excavations.
• Construction Monitoring.

Qualifications

• Interest in Cultural Resource Management.
• Dedicated to following and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Able to travel and work away from home.
• A valid California driver’s license is required.

Requirements

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

• Interest in Cultural Resource Management.
• Dedicated to following and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Able to travel and work away from home.
• A valid California driver’s license is required.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

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.

Pay and Benefits

• Pay Range: $50,100.00 - $70,100.00 Annually
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas
• 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.
• Primary Location: United States | CA | Sacramento
• Other Locations: United States | CA | San Jose
• Organization: 1857 EnvSvcs-US West N California-Sacramento CA
• Employee Status: Temporary
• Business Justification: New Position
• Travel: Yes
• Schedule: Full time
• Job Posting: 01/06/2026 05:06:34
• Req ID: 1006092

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