Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist
Core
Senior technical leader providing paleontological resource investigations, permitting, and regulatory compliance support for energy, mining, and infrastructure projects across North America.
Role type
Principal Technical Consultant (Paleontologist) (via careerplan.io/jobs/R00032308-2-principal-technical-consultant-paleontologist-at-erm)
Builds
Paleontological resource management plans, environmental studies, and technical reports for clients in energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors.
Domain
Environmental consulting, paleontology, cultural resources
Required skills
Paleontological resource assessment, field investigation leadership, permit administration, QA/QC review, NEPA compliance, project management, team mentorship, business development
Preferred skills
Integrated paleontological and archaeological resource management, energy/mining/transportation project experience, proposal preparation
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead paleontological resource investigations and permitting programs; Provide QA/QC review of deliverables; Lead desktop studies, field investigations, and fossil recovery efforts; Collaborate with archaeologists on multidisciplinary projects; Mentor mid-level and junior staff; Author or review environmental studies and technical reports; Support business development and client relationships
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight