Chief Paleontologist & Technical Lead

Tech Sales Jobs; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist to join our global consulting firm. This full-time, salaried role is based in a US office and focuses on guiding paleontological and cultural resource projects across North America.

You will provide technical leadership, mentorship, and business development support while navigating environmental compliance challenges for diverse infrastructure and energy projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years (10+ years preferred) of professional experience related to paleontological resources.
• Experience leading assessments, surveys, monitoring programs, mitigation efforts, and agency consultation.
• Strong understanding of NEPA and related environmental review requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for paleontological and cultural resource projects.
• Manage project teams, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Support strategic business development and client relationship management.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and technical excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

NEPA knowledge

Environmental compliance

Education

Graduate degree in Paleontology, Geology, Earth Sciences, Biology, Anthropology, Archaeology, or related discipline

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist to join our global consulting firm. This full-time, salaried role is based in a US office and focuses on guiding paleontological and cultural resource projects across North America.

You will provide technical leadership, mentorship, and business development support while navigating environmental compliance challenges for diverse infrastructure and energy projects.