Archeologist (On-Call)
Stantec
Support field archaeology projects, conduct surveys, excavations, and monitoring in SoCal.
16 days ago ago
$57,800 - $83,700
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Bakersfield
Field
Company Size
32,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Planning
Engineering
Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Surveying
Environmental Sciences
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
field documentation
logistics support
prefield planning
digital mapping
impact assessment
report preparation
- Complete detailed field documentation, including site records, feature forms, Munsell soil descriptions, sketch maps, and photographic logs.
- Provide logistical support in the field, including equipment care, vehicle use, and coordination of supplies.
- Directly support archaeological Field Directors and Project Managers by assisting with prefield planning, cultural surveys, shovel test pits (STPs), test excavations, and monitoring of construction activities.
- Conduct desktop research as needed, including record searches, archival reviews, and preparation of DPR 523 forms or equivalent state records.
- Employ digital site mapping tools (ESRI Field Maps, Survey123, ArcGIS Online, etc.) and GPS/GNSS units with submeter accuracy.
- Support archaeological impact assessments and contribute observations to site significance evaluations under NRHP/CRHR criteria.
- Identify, document, and record precontact and historicera cultural resources, including builtenvironment resources, in accordance with state and federal standards.
- Prepare accurate, timely deliverables, including daily logs, monitoring reports, and HSSE documentation.
- Follow company safety protocols and field procedures, and contribute to a safe, respectful, and professional work environment.
What you bring
field school
technical writing
word/excel
gps/gnss
teamwork
driver’s license
- Completion of an archaeological field school or demonstrable equivalent training.
- Willingness to learn, flexibility in assignments, ability to follow directions, and strong communication skills to work effectively as part of a team.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- Working knowledge of California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 site forms.
- Strong technical writing skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Residence in southern California with availability for moderate outoftown travel.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in remote areas and hot, dry climates, including walking or hiking long distances, carrying up to 50 pounds, and excavating.
- Knowledge of California and/or Great Basin archaeology.
- Work effectively as part of a team or independently in a variety of field conditions, often under limited supervision.
- Familiarity with GPS/GNSS units and smart devices for geospatial data collection, including applications such as Survey123, Collector, and Fulcrum.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1954
Year Established
The company was established as a one-person environmental engineering practice in 1954.
MWH Global in 2016
Acquisition Year
Completed the acquisition of MWH Global to enhance expertise in water and natural resources.
450+ Offices
Global Presence
Operates across more than 450 offices on six continents, showcasing extensive global reach.
6 Continents
Geographic Reach
Maintains a strong presence on six continents through strategic expansion.
- Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion.
- Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio.
- Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments.
- Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers.
- Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors.
- Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.
- We Put People First
- We Do What is Right
- We Are Better Together
- We Are Driven to Achieve
2025
Carbon Neutrality Target
The company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by the end of the fiscal year 2025.
32,000
Employees in Sustainable Projects
Over 32,000 employees are working on climate-resilient infrastructure and future-proofing cities.
- Commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across operations and client projects
- Issued Sustainability‑Linked Loan, tying financing to ESG metrics including Bloomberg GEI and environmental targets
- Publicly reported environmental performance in annual Sustainability Report (e.g., GRI‑aligned metrics)
43% women
Female Representation in Leadership
43% of board and C‑Suite positions are held by women in 2023.
18% pay gap
Global Gender Pay Gap
The global mean unadjusted gender pay gap is 18%.
3% compa-ratio
Gender Pay Gap Improvement
North America base pay compa-ratio gender pay gap improved by 3% in 2023 compared to the prior year.
7% score improvement
Gender-Equality Index
Score improved by 7% in 2023 in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which has been achieved for the fourth consecutive year.
- Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index fourth consecutive year
- Female representation: more than 50% of entry-level staff are women
- 36 Women@Stantec regional employee resource groups active globally
- First globally to link senior credit facility pricing to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index score
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