Mid-Career Archeologist

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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 (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, 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.

Your Responsibilities

• 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.

Your Capabilities

• 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 of 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

Your Credentials and Experience

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 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 of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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.

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