Project Archaeologist

Stantec is seeking a Project Archaeologist with demonstrated experience in the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and general Eastern region as well as Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and regional state regulations. This is a career opportunity for an archaeologist to support a growing cultural resources team for a leading environmental consulting firm. This team provides Section 106/NEPA analyses, technical studies, and project permitting for a wide variety of private and federal, state, and local government clients throughout the Eastern Region with a focus in the Mid-Atlantic states.  

The individual will be responsible for individual task management, assisting with field crew management, and technical reporting supported by the Senior Resource Team Leader for Cultural Resources, and Principal Investigators. Task management may include both archaeological and historic resource studies, and implementation of research design for large technical field studies. 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Act as task manager for complex, high-profile cultural resource investigations for a variety of clients and sectors including work in the utility industry (power and gas), transportation, renewable energy, and local and federal government 


• Supervise activities of all field personnel and assign, direct, and evaluate their work. Maintain daily paperwork, field maps, notes, photographs, vehicles, and field equipment.


• Application of working knowledge of goals and strategies in archaeological assessments and Phase I, II, and III archaeological investigations


• Contributor to archaeological assessment and Phase I, II, and III reports


• Liaison between cultural resources team and internal project managers for large scale projects and client portfolios


• Liaison between field staff, Senior Principal Investigators, and Project Managers


• Participate in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards, and Guidelines in the execution of all work 


• Provide supervision, training, technical direction, and mentoring to developing staff 


• Travel within the Mid-Atlantic region is required; additional travel outside of the region possible

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Professional writing, problem solving, and communication skills 


• Meets the qualifications as described in the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archeology and Historic Preservation (48 FR §44716);


• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) or qualifications that meet the requirements to become an RPA 


• Experience leading and conducting archaeological and cultural resource field investigations 


• Demonstrate leadership in striving to improve technical performance continuously 


• Champions new ideas and initiatives and creates an environment that supports creativity and innovation 


• Self-awareness of technical and/or professional abilities and the ability to determine when assistance from senior staff is needed


• Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence 


• Ability to provide written and verbal direction on project delivery


• Capable of conveying safety information to field staff 


• Able to use field data collection equipment such as GPS and Environment Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Field Maps, Survey 1-2-3, and ArcGIS Online 


• Proficiency with ArcGIS a plus


• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required 

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in anthropology/archaeology or a related discipline from an accredited university is required


• Team-oriented experience in consulting acquired over at least 7 years of progressively responsible cultural resources positions 


• Minimum 7 years of experience in cultural resource management and archaeological compliance survey primarily in the Northeast region 


• Demonstrated experience leading and managing field crews and knowledge of compliance under the NHPA, and regional state regulations and guidance 


• Strong skills in technical writing 


• Experience in specialty areas including renewable energy, electric transmission and distribution, utilities, transportation, and oil and gas distribution 


• Experience with digital data collection methods and techniques and use of GIS

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. #StayInquisitive