Entry-Level Archaeological Technician

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Offer field and laboratory assistance for cultural resource initiatives across the United States

• Execute archaeological fieldwork, lab analysis, and documentation tasks

• Carry out pedestrian surveys, shovel test pit excavations, test unit and feature excavations, mapping, and site documentation

• Support Phase I, II, and III field and laboratory research

• Operate under the guidance of Crew Chiefs, Field Director, and Principal Investigator

• Collaborate with technical field, lab, office, management, and administrative personnel to uphold AECOM quality standards

• Provide project-specific assistance including graphic design, writing, travel coordination, paperwork organization, and preparation of field equipment

• Conduct data entry, artifact labeling, and record copying for curation purposes

• Engage in manual labor, including excavation with shovels and transporting dirt-filled wheelbarrows

• Construct or repair field and laboratory equipment as necessary

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License is mandatory

• Must successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records review

• U.S. Citizenship is required

• Capability to perform bending, kneeling, standing, lifting, and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Endurance for extended walking or standing on diverse terrains and in varying weather conditions

• Familiarity with basic field excavation methods

• Proficiency in processing archaeological artifacts through washing, cataloging, and marking

• Competence in accurately completing field and laboratory documentation

• BA or BS in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related discipline, or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education is preferred

• Experience with GIS, GPS, Total Station, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, and statistical analysis tools such as SAS or SPSS is preferred

• Completion of a university-based archaeological field school is preferred

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities

• Prior relevant internship experience is preferred

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

• Paid time off

• Leaves of absence

• Optional benefits and perks

• Flexible working arrangements

• Resources for well-being

• Employee assistance program

• Business travel insurance

• Service recognition awards

• Retirement savings plan

• Employee stock purchase options

• Award-winning training and development initiatives

• In-person onboarding on Day 1 at an AECOM office location