Remote Principal Paleontologist & Technical Leader

Environmental Resources Management, Inc. in; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management, Inc. (ERM) seeks a Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist to guide major projects nationwide, providing senior leadership, mentorship, and regulatory oversight.

You will ensure high-quality deliverables, coordinate with agencies, clients, and partners, and drive technical excellence across the practice. You will have a graduate degree in a related field, 6–8 years of experience, and readiness to travel regionally.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Paleontology, Geology, Biology, Anthropology, or related field.
• 6–8 years of mitigation and environmental due diligence experience.
• Ability to be listed as PI on permits within Great Basin/ Rocky Mountain regions.
• Experience as Field Agent/Field Director on permits is a plus.
• Principal Investigator with field oversight in Great Basin or Rocky Mountain regions.
• Experience authoring/reviewing agency reports and mitigation plans.
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and clients.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across multiple states.
• Familiarity with mapping tech (GPS, ArcGIS).

Responsibilities

• Serve as Permit Administrator and Principal Investigator on permits and ensure QA/QC of deliverables.
• Oversee a team conducting desktop studies and field investigations including surveys and salvage.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate across the cultural resources practice.
• Collaborate with regional leaders and directors to drive technical excellence.
• Lead authorship or review of paleontological resource studies for large projects.
• Manage projects from multi-state to site-specific investigations.
• Strengthen client relationships and identify cross-sell opportunities.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated energy-sector solutions.
• Represent ERM in meetings with clients, agencies, stakeholders, and partners.
• Identify subcontractor needs and manage delivery and schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory navigation

Project oversight

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Field surveying

GIS tools

Communication

Education

Graduate degree in Paleontology or related field

Tools

GPS

ArcGIS Field Maps

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Job description

Environmental Resources Management, Inc. (ERM) seeks a Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist to guide major projects nationwide, providing senior leadership, mentorship, and regulatory oversight.

You will ensure high-quality deliverables, coordinate with agencies, clients, and partners, and drive technical excellence across the practice. You will have a graduate degree in a related field, 6–8 years of experience, and readiness to travel regionally.