Field Technician Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Washington DC
Washington DC's field technician market spans federal agencies, defense contractors, and telecom infrastructure providers, with major employers like Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and SAIC operating throughout the metro area. The region's dense concentration of government facilities and data centers creates consistent demand for field technicians with the technical credentials that support visa sponsorship.
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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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Which companies sponsor visas for field technicians in Washington DC?
Defense and IT services contractors are the most active sponsors for field technician roles in the DC metro area. Companies like Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, SAIC, Perspecta, and ManTech International have established H-1B visa and other work visa sponsorship programs. Telecom infrastructure firms and federal IT services providers operating in Northern Virginia and Maryland suburbs also sponsor field technician positions regularly.
Which visa types are most common for field technician roles in Washington DC?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for field technicians in DC when the role qualifies as a specialty occupation, meaning it typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Roles involving network engineering, systems integration, or telecommunications infrastructure are more likely to meet that threshold. Australian citizens may also qualify for the E-3 visa, which follows a similar specialty occupation standard but has no lottery.
How to find field technician visa sponsorship jobs in Washington DC?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship status, making it easier to identify field technician openings in Washington DC where employers are actively willing to sponsor. Rather than sifting through general postings, you can browse roles verified for sponsorship in the DC metro area, covering employers across defense contracting, federal IT services, and telecommunications sectors concentrated in the region.
Which cities in Washington DC have the most field technician sponsorship jobs?
While Washington DC proper has significant demand near federal government facilities, the broader metro area drives the highest volume of field technician sponsorship activity. Northern Virginia cities like Arlington, McLean, Reston, and Tysons Corner are home to major defense contractors and data center operators. Bethesda and Rockville in Maryland also have a notable concentration of employers in IT services and government contracting who hire field technicians.
Are there specific considerations for field technicians pursuing visa sponsorship in Washington DC?
Many field technician roles in DC require security clearances due to the region's heavy federal and defense presence. Visa holders can often obtain lower-level clearances, but certain classified roles are restricted to U.S. citizens, which narrows the pool of sponsorship-eligible positions. Candidates with degrees in electrical engineering, network technology, or a related technical discipline are better positioned for sponsorship, since the specialty occupation requirement is easier to establish with a directly relevant credential.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored field technician jobs in Washington DC?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.