Arkeologi

As an archaeologist, your duties will include archaeological and other cultural environment surveys related to land use and zoning, cooperation with authorities, and interaction between different design fields. We are looking for an archaeologist with good fieldwork skills; ideally, you feel at home both interpreting Stone Age environments during inventories and analyzing the stratigraphy of urban excavations. We will tailor the detailed job description according to your expertise and interests. We support your development on your career path based on your strengths and interests and offer the opportunity to expand your expertise as a versatile specialist. As an archaeologist with us, you will be involved in influencing future environments in many ways, for example, by assessing the impacts of construction, energy transition, and infrastructure projects on archaeological cultural heritage, promoting knowledge of cultural heritage, and coordinating various needs and goals. Being at the forefront of something new inspires us, and hopefully you too! The employment is permanent and full-time. Succeeding together In our land use teams, tasks vary from broad area use strategies and general plans to more detailed detailed plans, plans and reports supporting a clean transition, and interactive urban planning. We form a unit of just over 45 people, including experts in land use and cultural history. Multidisciplinary work is our daily routine, and we do not have to solve challenges alone - you have the expert support network of our large organization at your disposal across Finland and across industry boundaries. If you wish, you can also participate in our international projects and work together with experts from other Sweco countries. The architecture, landscape, and land use sector operates in Helsinki, Tampere, Turku, Lahti, Kokkola, Kuopio, Jyväskylä, Joensuu, Oulu, and Kajaani. We work according to a hybrid work model, flexibly combining office and remote work. We are looking for an archaeologist specifically for southern Finland (primarily Helsinki/Tampere/Turku), but projects may also be located further north. What we promise you - Transforming society together. If you feel that you want to make a bigger impact, this is your chance. With us, you are involved in creating the cities of the future and a more sustainable society – you influence socially significant and locally important projects. - A curious, bold, and encouraging work community. You are part of an uncomplicated and enthusiastic community where the work atmosphere emphasizes immediacy and mutual respect. We share expertise and solve things together. - You will certainly not miss out on career and learning opportunities. You get to plan a career that looks like you, and in this, we listen specifically to you. The training offer of our own Sweco Academy provides versatile training opportunities for you. - When things happen in everyday life, we are flexible. Work and other life sometimes require adjustment. Good working life experiences are alpha and omega for us, and you will notice this quickly if you become our colleague. We work where it makes the most sense – and we are happy to meet each other at the office. - Our versatile and comprehensive personnel benefits are not plucked from thin air; you influence their content yourself. Keys to success in the role You will succeed best in this position if you have already accumulated approximately 2-3 years of work experience and expertise in archaeological fieldwork, especially archaeological inventories and research excavations. You also have strong geospatial expertise (primarily qgis). In terms of educational background, you are a Master of Philosophy or a Bachelor of Humanities in archaeology. You have fluent oral and written skills in Finnish; Swedish language skills are considered an advantage. You are willing to travel and have the ability to perform field work independently in different parts of Finland. A category B driver's license is required for the position. You can grasp broad entities and coordinate the views of internal and external stakeholders. You take action and move things forward smoothly in a good spirit and in a solution-oriented manner. You have also received good feedback on your communication and interaction skills. And because we are creating something new, you also want to learn and develop your professional expertise. Join our team! If you have any questions regarding this position, team leader Heini Ynnilä will be happy to talk with you (tel. 040 7051898, heini.ynnila(at)sweco.fi). If you are already ready to apply to be our colleague, you can do so via the attached link by Monday, September 7, 2026, at the latest. We review applications and meet those interested in the position during the application period, so please do not wait until the last moment. The start of work can be flexibly during the autumn of 2026.