Lead Paleontology & Cultural Resources Consultant

ERM; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD

401(k) and other benefits

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist to join our Cultural and Paleontological Resources Services team. This full-time, salaried role is based in a US office and offers leadership on complex projects across North America.

You will provide technical excellence, mentor junior staff, lead investigations and permitting, and support business development while ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality deliverables for clients.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Paleontology, Geology, Earth Sciences, Biology, Anthropology, Archaeology, or related discipline.
• 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.
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.

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

Paleontology leadership

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Agency consultation

Regulatory compliance awareness

Environmental assessment experience

QA/QC review

Education

Graduate degree in Paleontology, Geology, Earth Sciences, Biology, Anthropology, Archaeology

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist to join our Cultural and Paleontological Resources Services team. This full-time, salaried role is based in a US office and offers leadership on complex projects across North America.

You will provide technical excellence, mentor junior staff, lead investigations and permitting, and support business development while ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality deliverables for clients.