Mid-Career Archeologist

Your Opportunity

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, 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 re‑licensing studies, as well as CEQA and Section 106 projects.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment where team members receive valuable experience and mentorship to support their career growth.

• 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
• 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, 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 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, not required)
• 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 and inclement weather

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.

Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.