What are the responsibilities and job description for the Archaeological Field Technician position at EXP?
Job Description
At EXP, we’re driven to explore and preserve the world’s cultural and historical heritage. As a team of archaeologists, scientists, and field professionals, we bring together diverse expertise to uncover and protect the past. Here, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and stewardship of our shared history. We believe in empowering our people, fostering safety and integrity, and delivering meaningful results for our clients and communities. To be a part of EXP means contributing to something greater—preserving the legacy of human civilization.
Are you ready to dig into your future?
Be our next Archaeological Field Technician in the Southwest or Midwest.
What a day at EXP has in store for you
As an Archaeological Field Technician, you’ll assist archaeologists in the field with excavation, survey, and documentation of archaeological sites. You’ll be part of a team working in remote environments, contributing to the discovery and preservation of cultural resources.
Your Responsibilities Include
About Us
Our story
With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.
Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.
What Makes Us Different
The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.
Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com .
About The Team
EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.
Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at hrsupport@exp.com and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.
At EXP, we’re driven to explore and preserve the world’s cultural and historical heritage. As a team of archaeologists, scientists, and field professionals, we bring together diverse expertise to uncover and protect the past. Here, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and stewardship of our shared history. We believe in empowering our people, fostering safety and integrity, and delivering meaningful results for our clients and communities. To be a part of EXP means contributing to something greater—preserving the legacy of human civilization.
Are you ready to dig into your future?
Be our next Archaeological Field Technician in the Southwest or Midwest.
What a day at EXP has in store for you
As an Archaeological Field Technician, you’ll assist archaeologists in the field with excavation, survey, and documentation of archaeological sites. You’ll be part of a team working in remote environments, contributing to the discovery and preservation of cultural resources.
Your Responsibilities Include
- Excavation: Dig test pits or trenches, screen soil, and carefully recover artifacts.
- Survey: Conduct ground and aerial surveys to identify archaeological sites.
- Documentation: Record findings through detailed notes, photographs, maps, and forms.
- Artifact handling: Clean, catalog, label, and bag artifacts and samples.
- Data organization: Organize field notes and data for analysis and reporting.
- Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology.
- Completion of an accredited archaeological field school.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Proficiency with GPS, total stations, and digital data recording systems.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Physical ability to hike long distances and carry loads up to 30 pounds.
- Attention to detail, resourcefulness, and a positive attitude.
- Fieldwork in remote areas with exposure to outdoor elements, wildlife, rough terrain, and extreme temperatures.
- Close collaboration with field crews and supervision by a field supervisor or principal archaeologist.
- Physically demanding tasks including digging, hiking, and carrying equipment.
- Overnight travel and extended stays required; some projects may involve camping in remote environments.
About Us
Our story
With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.
Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.
What Makes Us Different
The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.
Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com .
About The Team
EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.
Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at hrsupport@exp.com and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.
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