Principal Paleontologist & Technical Lead (Remote)

ERM; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM seeks a Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist to provide technical leadership in paleontological resources across the Great Basin and Rocky Mountain regions. This senior role supports major energy and infrastructure projects nationwide, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality deliverables.

You will mentor staff, oversee desktop and field studies, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated solutions for energy-sector clients.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Paleontology, Geology, Biology, Anthropology, or closely related field.
• 6–8 years of mitigation/environmental due diligence experience or equivalent.
• Ability to be PI on permits within the Great Basin and/or Rocky Mountain subregions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Permit Administrator and/or Principal Investigator on BLM and state permits.
• Oversee a team conducting desktop studies, field investigations, salvage and collection.
• Lead, mentor, and develop paleontologists and cultural resources staff.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators and managers to drive technical excellence.
• Author or review paleontological studies and regulatory documents.

Skills

Field experience

Project leadership

Regulatory coordination

Team mentorship

Client liaison

Education

Graduate degree in Paleontology or related field

Tools

GPS equipment

ArcGIS Field Maps

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Job description

ERM seeks a Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist to provide technical leadership in paleontological resources across the Great Basin and Rocky Mountain regions. This senior role supports major energy and infrastructure projects nationwide, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality deliverables.

You will mentor staff, oversee desktop and field studies, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated solutions for energy-sector clients.