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Looking for Exciting Opportunities in Archaeology? Join Our Team! UES Wants to Work with You — Seasonal Field Archaeologist — for Upcoming Work in the Kansas City Area. $23-$27/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 Phase II survey near Kansas Speedway

Project Description and Schedule

UES is hiring two field technicians to help conduct a Phase II Archaeological Survey for the KC Data Center project near the Kansas Speedway, Wyandotte County, KS. We have project-specific work opportunities that will develop into career-trajectory placement for the right person. Join our growing team of fun, supportive, and forward-thinking cultural resource professionals!

The KC Data Center survey will last for one week (5 working days, Monday-Friday). The anticipated project start date is February 24^th, 2025.

Compensation

The hourly wage for this project will be between $23 and $27, commensurate with experience and attitude. UES’ preference is for a field tech local to the Kansas City area but will consider applications from non-local techs. For non-local techs, UES will pay for drive time and accommodation near the project area, along with $60 per diem and will provide daily transport to and from the site. Non-local field techs will be responsible for arranging their travel to and from the project area at the beginning and end of the 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!

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Responsibilities

• Conduct shovel testing and pedestrian survey for a Phase II Archaeological Survey of approximately 300 acres under the supervision of a UES field director.
• Identify artifacts and site boundaries.
• Record shovel tests and site forms using UES-provided digital data collection systems.
• Perform cursory artifact analysis (e.g., quantification, attribute analysis, photographs, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to perform manual labor associated with shovel testing, screening, and pedestrian survey in a range of environmental conditions.
• Attention to detail and good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Basic proficiency in digital field data collection.
• Basic proficiency in navigation/orienting (using a compass and GPS).

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.
• 6-12 months previous archaeological experience on Phase II surveys in KS or adjacent states.
• Ability to identify precontact and historic artifacts of the Midwest US.

If interested, please submit a resume/CV with three professional references in an email with the subject heading “KC Data Center Phase II” to culturalresources@...

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