CareerPlan

Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist

Houston, Texas, USFull-time$108k2026-10-06 → 2026-10-22

Core

Senior technical leader providing paleontological and cultural resource investigations, permitting, and regulatory compliance support for clients across North America.

Role type

Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist (Senior IC with leadership)

Builds

Paleontological resource investigations, permitting programs, and technical reports for energy, mining, transportation, and infrastructure projects.

Domain

Environmental consulting, paleontology, cultural resources, regulatory compliance (NEPA)

Required skills

Paleontological resource assessment, field investigation leadership, 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 explicitly listed

Responsibilities

Lead paleontological investigations and permitting programs; Provide QA/QC on deliverables; Mentor junior staff; Author technical reports; Support business development and client relationships

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership