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Technician jobs at WSP span engineering support, field operations, and technical project delivery across infrastructure, environmental, and energy sectors. WSP has an established record of sponsoring international workers in technical functions, making it a realistic target if you're on an H-1B visa, E-3 visa, TN visa, or OPT.
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WSP is currently initiating a search for an On Call Archaeology Field Technician for exciting projects in the Mid Atlantic area. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Cultural Resource Team and become a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their cultural resource challenges.
WSP is currently looking to fill an hourly, project-based position. This position will work with senior archaeologists, field supervisors, architectural historians, and other environmental staff to expand existing and new client relationships and contribute to WSP’s capacity and reputation in the environmental and engineering marketplace. Compensation will be commensurate with credentials and experience.
The successful candidate will work with environmental and heritage/cultural resources specialists throughout the Mid Atlantic, including Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Charleston WV, Baltimore, DC, Richmond. Current and upcoming archaeological project contributions are needed in Virginia. This position is expected to take an active role in conducting fieldwork and supporting the collection and preparation of digital data for reporting findings. The successful candidate will have experience with field survey, including the excavation of shovel test pits, and the logging of soils and collection and logging of artifacts. Experience in the Eastern US is preferred but not required.
Your Impact
- Assist with field projects during all phases of archaeological testing (primarily Phase I and II) by performing pedestrian reconnaissance, shovel tests, test unit excavation supervised by a Field Director
- Document findings through detailed note taking including Munsell soil descriptions and completing field forms
- Collect and log prehistoric and historic artifacts
- Work as part of a team
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company resources and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate coursework in anthropology, archaeology, historic preservation, or related field
- Archaeological field school – can be substituted by 3 month’s professional experience or completion of an Archeological Technician Certification program
- 0-2 years of experience in performing cultural resources services in a field, office, or laboratory setting
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment
- Attention to detail and excellent written communication skills
- Self-motivated, physically able to conduct all aspects of fieldwork in all weather conditions, and be able to follow instructions
- Ability to perform Phase I survey and carry up to 25 lbs. of personal gear and company equipment
- Experience identifying and analyzing a wide variety of archaeological materials from prehistoric and historic-period archaeological sites in the field
Preferred Qualifications
- B.A./B.S. degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or related field
- 0-2 years of previous field work experience in the eastern US
- Willingness to travel to remote project sites with overnight stay
- Reliable transportation for travel to projects inside and outside of the DMV; project travel is reimbursed in accordance with company policy.
- Experience washing and labeling artifact collections
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary: $23.66-$29.00
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.
WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an On Call Archaeology Field Technician for exciting projects in the Mid Atlantic area. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Cultural Resource Team and become a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their cultural resource challenges.
WSP is currently looking to fill an hourly, project-based position. This position will work with senior archaeologists, field supervisors, architectural historians, and other environmental staff to expand existing and new client relationships and contribute to WSP’s capacity and reputation in the environmental and engineering marketplace. Compensation will be commensurate with credentials and experience.
The successful candidate will work with environmental and heritage/cultural resources specialists throughout the Mid Atlantic, including Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Charleston WV, Baltimore, DC, Richmond. Current and upcoming archaeological project contributions are needed in Virginia. This position is expected to take an active role in conducting fieldwork and supporting the collection and preparation of digital data for reporting findings. The successful candidate will have experience with field survey, including the excavation of shovel test pits, and the logging of soils and collection and logging of artifacts. Experience in the Eastern US is preferred but not required.
Your Impact
- Assist with field projects during all phases of archaeological testing (primarily Phase I and II) by performing pedestrian reconnaissance, shovel tests, test unit excavation supervised by a Field Director
- Document findings through detailed note taking including Munsell soil descriptions and completing field forms
- Collect and log prehistoric and historic artifacts
- Work as part of a team
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company resources and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate coursework in anthropology, archaeology, historic preservation, or related field
- Archaeological field school – can be substituted by 3 month’s professional experience or completion of an Archeological Technician Certification program
- 0-2 years of experience in performing cultural resources services in a field, office, or laboratory setting
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment
- Attention to detail and excellent written communication skills
- Self-motivated, physically able to conduct all aspects of fieldwork in all weather conditions, and be able to follow instructions
- Ability to perform Phase I survey and carry up to 25 lbs. of personal gear and company equipment
- Experience identifying and analyzing a wide variety of archaeological materials from prehistoric and historic-period archaeological sites in the field
Preferred Qualifications
- B.A./B.S. degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or related field
- 0-2 years of previous field work experience in the eastern US
- Willingness to travel to remote project sites with overnight stay
- Reliable transportation for travel to projects inside and outside of the DMV; project travel is reimbursed in accordance with company policy.
- Experience washing and labeling artifact collections
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary: $23.66-$29.00
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.
WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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Align your credentials to WSP's technical specializations
WSP hires Technicians across civil, environmental, geotechnical, and energy disciplines. Before applying, map your certifications and field experience to a specific practice area rather than applying broadly across all open Technician listings.
Target WSP project sites in your target geography
WSP operates from regional offices tied to active infrastructure contracts. Applying to Technician roles in offices near large public works projects or environmental remediation sites increases your chances, since those locations have active staffing pipelines.
Prepare your LCA documentation before receiving an offer
For H-1B and E-3 sponsorship, your employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with the DOL before USCIS can process your petition. Having your job duties, wage documentation, and specialty occupation evidence organized in advance shortens the pre-filing timeline significantly.
Clarify CPT or OPT authorization early in interviews
If you're on F-1 status, WSP can onboard you under OPT or CPT while your longer-term sponsorship is arranged. Raise your authorization type and expiration date with the recruiter before the offer stage so HR can confirm E-Verify enrollment and start date compatibility.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Technician openings by visa type
Not every WSP Technician listing is tied to an office that actively processes sponsorship paperwork. Use Migrate Mate to filter open roles by the visa categories WSP has sponsored, so you're applying where sponsorship has actually happened.
Confirm PERM eligibility if you're planning a Green Card pathway
WSP sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards for Technician roles, but PERM labor certification requires a clearly defined minimum requirement for the position. Ask your hiring manager whether the role has an established PERM filing precedent before accepting an offer if permanent residence is your goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WSP sponsor H-1B visas for Technicians?
Yes, WSP sponsors H-1B visas for Technician roles. Sponsorship is handled through WSP's internal immigration team, which coordinates Labor Condition Application filing with the DOL and I-129 petition submission to USCIS. Because H-1B cap-subject petitions require lottery selection in April, roles filled outside the cap, such as those at qualifying cap-exempt institutions, move faster, but most WSP Technician hires go through the standard cap process.
Which visa types does WSP commonly use for Technician roles?
WSP sponsors a range of visa categories for Technician positions, including H-1B for specialty occupation workers, E-3 for Australian citizens, TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals under the USMCA, and F-1 OPT and CPT for students in active degree programs. For candidates pursuing permanent residence, WSP also supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process.
What qualifications and experience does WSP expect for Technician positions?
Technician roles at WSP generally require a relevant technical degree or diploma, field or laboratory experience in the applicable discipline, and familiarity with industry-standard software or equipment for that practice area. Environmental and geotechnical Technicians often need prior site experience and field safety certifications. Engineering support Technicians are expected to have working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar drafting tools depending on the specific role.
How do I apply for Technician jobs at WSP?
You can find open Technician positions at WSP on the WSP careers portal or through Migrate Mate, which filters WSP listings by the visa categories the company has sponsored. When applying, tailor your resume to the specific practice area of the Technician role, reference any active work authorization clearly, and be prepared to confirm your visa status and expected expiration date early in the recruiter screening process.
How do I plan my timeline if WSP is sponsoring my H-1B as a Technician?
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date, meaning you need a signed offer and certified LCA in place before the registration window opens in March. If you're currently on OPT, confirm whether your STEM OPT extension covers the gap between your OPT expiration and the October start. Starting the conversation with WSP's HR team three to four months before the registration window gives enough lead time for LCA certification through the DOL.