Cultural Resources Technician

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking Cultural Resources Technicians to support archaeological projects in Texas, Oklahoma, and surrounding regions. Technicians will assist with fieldwork and cultural resources surveys across a variety of project types, including renewable energy, transportation, water infrastructure, oil and gas, and land development.

This is a temporary, field-based assignment expected to run through September 2026, typically offering at least 40 hours per week. Candidates must be located within driving distance of Austin, TX.

This role requires extensive travel and flexible scheduling. Team members must be comfortable being away from home for up to three weeks at a time.

Applicant must be willing to participate in a drug testing and alcohol screening as part of the pre-employment process, as some projects require such screenings.

• Assist with archaeological fieldwork, including pedestrian survey, shovel testing, site identification, site recording and data collection, monitoring, and data recovery excavations.
• Conduct fieldwork for extended hours in a variety of environments, including extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and rugged terrain.
• Identify historic and prehistoric artifacts and features in the field.
• Assist with cultural resource records searches, laboratory analysis, and other office tasks as needed.
• Follow established safety procedures, identify potential hazards, and communicate concerns promptly.
• Work independently and responsibly while maintaining attention to detail.
• Collaborate as a productive member of a field team and follow the direction of the field supervisor.

• High school diploma or equivalent and 6+ months of relevant field experience.
• Valid driver’s license, ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background screening, and access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Availability for local fieldwork and extended travel, including assignments requiring hotel stays for up to three weeks at a time.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.
• Completion of an accredited archaeological field school.
• Experience using GPS, Collector, and Survey
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• Experience with a range of field methodologies, including survey, testing, excavation, and monitoring of heavy equipment or other ground-disturbing activities.

• Compensation based on education and experience.
• Fieldwork expected to make up approximately 90–100% of the role.
• Project schedules may include 10+ hour days and up to 6 days per week during active field rotations.
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half for hours worked over 40 per week.
• Single-occupancy hotel accommodations arranged and paid for directly by SWCA.
• Per diem up to $68 per full day, unless otherwise specified for a project.
• Project vehicles provided.
• Opportunities for advancement within SWCA.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Austin, TX-based position can expect an hourly pay rate of $20.28/hour to $26.77/hour. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.

Final date to receive applications:
Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process…