Mid-Career Archeologist

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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. This full‑time position offers opportunities to lead office‑based and field compliance efforts for major utilities, as well as support all phases of cultural resource management (CRM), including survey, testing, data recovery, and construction monitoring.

Our program supports a diverse range of projects, including statewide utility compliance programs, emergency fire response projects, hydroelectric relicensing studies, and CEQA and Section 106 projects.

• Serve as a key team member 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.
• Assist in 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).
• Coordinate with project managers, agency representatives, tribal monitors, and construction crews as needed.
• Follow health and safety protocols for field operations.

• Detail‑oriented problem solver with a positive attitude and strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn, flexibility in assignments, and strong communication skills to work effectively as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of CEQA and Section 106.
• Intermediate level 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.
• Knowledge of California/Great Basin archaeology.

• Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field (Required).
• 3–5 years of CRM field experience in California (Required).
• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA; Preferred).
• 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.
• Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods; field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas – Min Salary $57,800.00 – Max Salary $83,700.00.
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA Areas – Min Salary $62,000.00 – Max Salary $89,800.00.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

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 savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term…