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Now Hiring! SPRINGTIME ARCHAEOLOGICAL  Surveys in Utah!

Looking for Exciting Opportunities in Archaeology? Join Our Team! UES Wants to Work with You — Seasonal Field Archaeologist — for Upcoming Work in Utah. $24-$28/hr.

WHO WE ARE

UES is a leading national engineering firm steeped in culture, with over 4,000 team members across the United States and growing rapidly. Our team members have an unmatched passion for our work and pride in contributing to the growth of the communities we serve, which is derived from strong, meaningful values. We look for individuals who can uphold UES’ core values of STRIVE. As UES continues to grow, our values guide us like a north star. These values demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence. Our UES team members are kind, passionate, and driven, creating collaborative workspaces and camaraderie among our team members.

Position

Archaeological field technicians for intensive pedestrian archaeological survey (Class III Inventory) for various projects on National Forest and Bureau of Land Management lands in areas of unsurpassed beauty in Utah!

Project Description and Schedule

UES is hiring multiple field technicians to help conduct an Intensive Archaeological Pedestrian Survey (Class III Inventory) for several projects in Utah starting in March 2025 weather permitting. This pedestrian surveys are expected to be conducted in 8-day field sessions (8 days on, six days off) and last approximately three months. These positions have potential for long-term, permanent employment for the driven, collaborative, and reliable archaeologist. The ideal candidate will have experience with Class III pedestrian surveys in Utah or surrounding areas, an understanding of the prehistoric archaeological record of Utah and/or the Great Basin, familiarity with digital data collection, and an appreciation for the importance of efficiency and teamwork in pedestrian survey workflows.

This project-specific work opportunity may develop into career-trajectory placement for the right person. Join our growing team of fun, supportive, and forward-thinking cultural resource professionals!

This work is scheduled to begin as soon as weather conditions permit, but tentatively in mid-March to mid-April 2025. The project will commence in two 8-day field sessions (10 hour days) with 6 days off in between. The accommodations will be a combination of hotels and camping.

Compensation

The hourly wage for this project will be between $24 and $28, commensurate with experience and attitude. UES is offering $59 per diem plus single occupancy accommodation (for hotel sessions) and $175 per diem (for camping sessions). UES will provide daily transport to and from the project area from crew accommodations. Field techs will be responsible for arranging their travel to and from the project area at the beginning and end of each field session. This opportunity is fast approaching so apply today! This project is temporary, but we are looking for the right person to join our team permanently!

Responsibilities

• Conduct pedestrian survey using parallel transects under the supervision of a UES field director.
• Identify both precontact and historic-era archaeological isolates and sites.
• Record isolates and site boundaries using digital recording platforms.
• Perform cursory artifact analysis (e.g., quantification, attribute analysis, photographs, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to walk long distances over rugged terrain in a variety of environmental conditions.
• Basic proficiency in navigation/orienting (using a compass and GPS).
• Attention to detail and good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Basic proficiency in digital field data collection.

Preferred Qualifications

• A BA in archaeology, anthropology, or a related field is preferred but is not necessary if the applicant has one or more years of experience in CRM.
• 3-6 months previous archaeological experience on pedestrian surveys in Utah or other areas of the Great Basin.
• Familiarity with precontact and historic artifacts of the Great Basin, especially more recent historical features such as wickiups.

If interested, please submit a resume/CV with two professional references in an email with the subject heading “Utah Surveys” to culturalresources@...