Assistant Archaeologist 2 GAI Consultants Inc. life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Pennsylvania, Homestead 385 East Waterfront Drive (Show on map) Sep 16, 2026

Description GAI Consultants is currently hiring an Assistant Archaeologist 2 to support various field projects across the Mid-Atlantic 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 state and federal archaeological standards. Projects may include Phase I through Phase III, historic and/or prehistoric investigations.

Job Duties:

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 state and/or federal archaeological standards.

Identify and record any archaeological features and structures within 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.

Manually remove brush/vegetation when necessary.

Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Hike, off-trail and over occasionally rugged terrain, while carrying tools and equipment.

Perform any and all other duties assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

A.A. or

B.A./B.S.

Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, Historic Preservation, American Studies, or associated degree; enrolled in field school; or equivalent skills and experience.

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.

Physical Requirements:

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.

Travel:

Projects will vary throughout NE-Mid-Atlantic, Mid-west, and South-west. Overnight stays will be required for the majority of the work being offered. Hotel and Per Diem are provided. General Characteristics Continues to show progress acquiring basic skills; follows procedures; good organizational skills; works with safety in mind, must be flexible with work hours and willingness to travel up to 100% during the weekdays and occasional weekend travel and/or work, ableto do physically demanding work. Years of Experience 1 to 3 Years of Overall Experience

Minimum 1 to 3 years CRM experience in North America preferred. Technical Responsibilities 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. Project and Task Management Responsible for personal task management and adherence todeadlines and scope. Management Responsibility Coach/Mentor less experienced staff; may be required to lead asmall crew; responsible for staying on budget and schedule; discusses work performance oftechnicians with Managers.

Ability to work with or without asupervisor present; ability to take direction from a leader. Communication Skills Possess oral and written communication skills; interacts with well with other staff, ability tofunction positively in a teamenvironment; 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. Why GAI? 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. That commitment includes comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts. 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. Benefits To Working at

GAI Include:

Competitive Pay & Recognition Market based, competitive compensation

Performance driven recognition and development bonuses Comprehensive Health & Wellness Medical, dental, and vision plans

Company-paid short-term and long-term disability

Company-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources Meaningful Work-Life Balance Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays

An additional floating holiday-use it for what matters to you

Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave Growth, Learning & Financial Security 401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Support and rewards for professional development and certifications #GAI Qualifications

Education

Associates of Anthropology (required)

Experience

1 - 3 years: Minimum 1 to 3 years CRM experience in North America preferred. (preferred)

2 - 3 years: Years of Experience (required)

Archaeological field excavation techniques; Artifact identification; Data recording;

Mapping and surveying; Basic soils knowledge; Accurate note taking and completion of field forms; Sketch maps; Basic photography; Basic compass/navigation skills. (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License (required)

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