Senior Paleontologist & Project Lead – Field Mitigation

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,600 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a Senior Paleontologist to manage paleontological resource investigations across the United States. The role requires overseeing project teams, preparing technical reports, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Ideal candidates possess advanced degrees in paleontology or related fields, have substantial field experience, and demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills. The position offers a mix of office and fieldwork, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of paleontological mitigation experience.
• Demonstrated competency with paleontological resource mitigation procedures.
• Field experience in sedimentary geology and paleontology.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects, oversee field teams, and coordinate with clients.
• Prepare and review paleontological technical reports.
• Participate in and supervise existing data analyses.

Skills

Paleontological resource mitigation

Project management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in paleontology or sedimentary geology

Job description

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a Senior Paleontologist to manage paleontological resource investigations across the United States. The role requires overseeing project teams, preparing technical reports, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Ideal candidates possess advanced degrees in paleontology or related fields, have substantial field experience, and demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills. The position offers a mix of office and fieldwork, with competitive compensation and benefits.