Archaeology Tech I Part Time Temporary

POWER Engineers, Inc. is seeking part-time temporary Archeological Field Technicians for a busy fall and winter, including large project surveys in Oklahoma. Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability to support Phase I archeological surveys. Additional work/tasks may arise providing additional work opportunities.  

 POWER Engineers’ Environmental Division provides planning, permitting, engineering, site assessment, and corrective action services to clients worldwide. Across multiple industries, our diverse staff specialize in the areas of ecological and cultural resources, air quality, water quality, and waste, throughout our 45 offices located across the country and internationally.  Join POWER and help us have fun, do good, and build success.

 Job Summary of Roles and Responsibilities

As commensurate with experience, the Field Technician provides technical support, utilizing a basic understanding of anthropological and archeological field techniques in connection with locating, testing, recording, mapping, and evaluating archeological sites and supporting field surveys. Conducting field surveys (pedestrian and shovel test surveys) using topographic maps, aerial photographs, and ESRI Field Maps App will be a regular part of this role. This position requires the ability to work long hours, in difficult or remote environments in varying weather conditions and the ability to work with groups composed of diverse personalities.

 Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, or a related discipline
• Previous CRM field experience or archeological field school
• Knowledge and understanding of equipment, technology, and paperwork used in the recording and documenting of archeological sites and artifacts
• Knowledge of health and safety standards
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work long hours in harsh environments and in varying weather conditions
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with team members
• Must be able to carry heavy loads in the field

Desired Education/Experience

• Experience in utility transmission, petrochemical exploration projects
• Experience with Arc Field Maps data collection
• Experience participating in daily Job Hazard Analysis “tailgate” safety meetings

Your resume must provide work experience during the last two years, three current references, and complete contact information. Candidates may expect to be subject to client or project-specific formal background checks or drug test regimens.

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives with the opportunity to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.
Since we’re employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development and a full benefit package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program 
• Fertility Benefits Gender -Affirming Care 

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us! 

EOE, including disability/vets 

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