On Call Early Career Archaeology Field Technician

On Call Early Career Archaeology Field Technician

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WSP currently has opportunities for On Call Early Career Archaeology Field Technicians for project work in Arizona and New Mexico. Selected applicants will be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Cultural Resource Team and will have open opportunities to become a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their cultural resource challenges.

Job Description:

• Work with supervisory field staff and senior archaeologists to complete assigned survey and mitigation tasks (e.g., testing, data recovery, and monitoring).
• Contribute to fieldwork and support the collection and preparation of digital data for reporting findings.
• Use digital data collection software and hardware; complete state IMACS forms.
• Participate in Class I–Class III assessments and avoidance recommendations.
• Assist in heritage/cultural resource investigations; ensure compliance with NEPA, NHPA, NAGPRA, and other federal, state, and local laws.
• Will travel to project sites in Arizona and New Mexico. Per diem will be provided.

Who You Are – Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree (MS/MA preferred) in Archaeology, Anthropology, History, or related field.
• 0–1 years of professional level experience researching, analyzing, developing and managing archaeological and historic preservation plans, staff and resources.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of cultural resources and environmental regulations, North American archaeology.
• Experience with SharePoint and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, and relevant state laws.
• Ability to perform pedestrian survey and carry up to 25 lbs of personal gear and company equipment.
• Ability to survey in hot and dry high‑desert conditions.
• Experience identifying and analyzing a wide variety of archaeological materials from prehistoric and historic-period sites.
• Willingness to travel to a remote project location for 10‑day rotations and possibly camp.
• Must pass background check and complete WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience in the western U.S.
• Large scale terrestrial survey project experience.
• Great Basin and/or Southwestern‑specific fieldwork experience.

Hourly pay rate range: $26.00 – $30.00.

About WSP: WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. We provide a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life and retirement savings.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

WSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services.

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