Senior Paleontologist & Cultural Resources Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist to join our global environmental consultancy. This senior leadership role oversees paleontological and cultural resource projects across North America, providing technical leadership, mentoring staff, and supporting business development.

The position is full-time and based in a U.S. ERM office, with a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Paleontology or related Earth sciences.
• 8+ years of professional paleontological resources experience (10+ preferred).
• Experience leading assessments, surveys, monitoring programs, and agency consultation.
• Strong understanding of NEPA and related environmental review requirements.
• 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

Leadership

Project management

Communication

NEPA knowledge

Education

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

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist to join our global environmental consultancy. This senior leadership role oversees paleontological and cultural resource projects across North America, providing technical leadership, mentoring staff, and supporting business development.

The position is full-time and based in a U.S. ERM office, with a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.