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Archaeology Field Technician

StantecLouisville🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 8, 2026

Why this role stands out

Elevate your career by joining Stantec’s world-class Cultural Resources team, where you will gain invaluable hands-on experience and collaborate with leading experts on vital environmental projects. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in dynamic field environments and is eager to develop specialized technical skills in data recovery and artifact analysis. Apply today to make a meaningful impact while growing your expertise within a globally respected organization.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeOn Site
LocationLouisville, United States
Posted6 weeks ago
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Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

Join Stantec's Cultural Resources team in and around our Louisville, KY, Nashville, TN, Knoxville, TN, or Chattanooga, TN offices to play an integral role in lead doing archaeological survey, testing, data recovery, and monitoring. Stantec is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians to assist with upcoming fieldwork that will occur throughout the Southeast. These positions are per project based that may be up to 10-day stints.

Your Key Responsibilities

The position will primarily consist of fieldwork but may include exposure to a wider range of other duties including laboratory research and analysis. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to perform archaeological fieldwork tasks including controlled surface survey; shovel test survey; and excavation. Duties may also include cleaning, cataloging, photographing, and labeling artifacts recovered from surface collection and excavation.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • Experience with completing inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery
  • Previous experience with mapping equipment and other special application equipment (e.g., total station, GPS, etc.)
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
  • Detail oriented; resourceful; self-motivated; strong initiative
  • Positive and energetic attitude

Education and Experience

  • B.A./B.S. in anthropology/archaeology or related field with sufficient experience
  • Successful completion of an archaeology field school
  • At least 6 months of experience conducting archaeological survey and excavation
  • Knowledge of prehistoric and historic material culture
  • Ability to complete physically demanding tasks in remote areas and/or humid continental climate, including walking, hiking, carrying heavy loads, and digging
  • Frequent out-of-town travel, potentially for extended periods of time
  • Qualified applicants should exhibit strong technical skills, good communication skills, and feel comfortable making decisions in the field
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate motorized vehicles
  • Must be able to a background check, and drug test as needed


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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