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About the Role

GAI has immediate openings for Full-Time Cultural Resources Technician 2 to support various field projects across the Southwestern region. These employees will be responsible for identifying, excavating, and recording potential sites, washing and/or processing artifacts for laboratory analysis, and assisting with various laboratory tasks associated with post field activities in accordance with federal and/or state archaeological standards. Projects may include Phase I through Phase III, historic and/or prehistoric investigations. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Responsibilities

Follow required health and safety policies as specified by GAI, client, and OSHA.
Maintain appropriate level of client confidentiality.
Excavate, screen, and collect archaeological materials in accordance with federal and/or state archaeological standards.
Identify and record any archaeological features and structures minimally within the project study areas.
Accurately document and map survey areas, testing locations, excavations, and any observable cultural resources.
Accurately complete paper and/or electronic field forms.
Record soil color and type using a Munsell soil chart.
Use a compass for basic orienteering within the project vicinity.
Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to walk 8 to 10 miles a day (sometimes in rugged terrain), while carrying tools and equipment.
Perform any and all other duties assigned by supervisor.
Primarily field position; excavation skills; basic knowledge of soils; accurate note taking and completion of field forms; sketch maps; basic photography; basic compass/navigation skills.
Employee responsible for obtaining their basic field kits; must possess steel toed shoes; responsibility for maintaining and upkeep of company issued field equipment.
Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.
Coach/Mentor less experienced staff; may be required to lead a small crew; responsible for staying on budget and schedule; discusses work performance of technicians with Managers.
Ability to work with or without a supervisor present; ability to take direction from a leader.
Possess oral and written communication skills; interacts with well with other staff, ability to function positively in a team environment; ability to communicate effectively with supervisor, coworkers and with lesser experienced personnel, ability to convey field results clearly and concisely to senior level cultural resources staff.

Requirements

B.A. or B.S. degree in Archaeology/Anthropology or a related field (completion of academic field school preferred).
Minimum one to three years CRM experience in North America preferred.
Excellent communication skills.
Willingness to travel (required) and with independent means of transportation (preferred).
Experience in archaeological field excavation techniques, artifact identification, data recording, mapping, and surveying.
Previous experience conducting archaeological fieldwork in one or more of the following states is preferred but not required: Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.
Use fine motor skills to handle delicate objects, write by hand, feel sharp objects, and reach with hands/arms.
Possess satisfactory close range vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Talk, hear, taste or smell.
Stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Lift and/or move objects weighing up to 40lbs.
Hike over various types of terrain while carrying up to 25lbs of gear.
Extensively dig/shovel and screen soils for artifact recovery.
Manually clear brush/vegetation from testing locations.
Work outdoors in extreme temperatures and weather conditions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be flexible with work hours and willingness to travel up to 100% during the weekdays and occasional weekend travel and/or work, able to do physically demanding work.

Skills

Archaeology
Anthropology
CRM
Communication skills
Archaeological field excavation techniques
Artifact identification
Data recording
Mapping
Surveying
Basic knowledge of soils
Accurate note taking
Completion of field forms
Sketch maps
Basic photography
Basic compass/navigation skills
Oral communication skills
Written communication skills
Team environment
Flexibility with work hours
Willingness to travel

Location

Southwestern region

Work Type

Full-Time
Field position

Experience Level

1 to 3 Years of Experience

Education Level

B.A./B.S. Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, Historic Preservation, American Studies, or associated degree
Completion of academic field school preferred
Equivalent skills and experience

Salary/Compensations

Market based, competitive compensation

Benefits

Hotel and Per Diem are provided.
Competitive Pay & Recognition
Market based, competitive compensation
Performance driven recognition and development bonuses
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
An additional floating holiday
Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
401(k) with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

About the Company

GAI offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact in communities nationwide.
You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm bringing together engineering, planning, and environmental expertise to deliver projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets.
Working alongside accomplished colleagues, you’ll help move projects from vision through construction, creating solutions that keep people moving, power essential systems, and support responsible development.
At GAI, you’ll work in a team-driven environment grounded in integrity, respect, and shared success, with the flexibility, resources, and career support that reflect a real and lasting commitment to our people.
With opportunities across the U.S., GAI offers the collaboration and client focus of regional teams, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.