Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontology
Core
Provide technical oversight, regulatory expertise, and project leadership for paleontological consulting services supporting major energy and infrastructure projects across the US.
Role type
Senior IC Principal Technical Consultant (Paleontology)
Builds
Regulatory-compliant paleontological resource reports, mitigation plans, and environmental review documents for energy and infrastructure clients.
Domain
Environmental consulting + Paleontology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Paleontology, Geology, Biology, Anthropology, regulatory compliance, field survey, fossil salvage, data recovery, permit administration, technical report authoring, agency coordination, team mentorship, project management, GIS, GPS, client relationship management
Preferred skills
Field Director experience, laboratory analysis, plaster jacketing, curation processing, business development, multi-disciplinary project management
Technologies
ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, GPS equipment
Responsibilities
Serve as Permit Administrator and/or Principal Investigator on BLM and state permits; oversee teams conducting desktop studies and field investigations; lead, manage, and mentor mid-level and junior paleontologists; serve as primary author or senior reviewer for paleontological resource studies; manage multi-state linear infrastructure and site-specific projects; strengthen client relationships and develop new partnerships; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions; represent the firm with clients, agencies, and stakeholders; manage subcontractor quality and deliverables.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship and business development responsibilities