Senior Paleontologist & Project Lead – Field Mitigation

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Santa Barbara (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 prominent consulting firm in California seeks a Senior Paleontologist to manage paleontological projects and oversee field teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in paleontological resource mitigation and hold a graduate-level degree in a related field. Responsibilities include preparing technical reports, managing project budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role offers a varied work environment with a mix of office and field work responsibilities. Competitive salary and benefits will be provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of paleontological mitigation experience.
• Field experience in sedimentary geology and paleontology.
• Experience in fossil preparation and museum curation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review paleontological technical reports.
• Manage projects from kickoff to completion.
• Oversee implementation of resource impact mitigation measures.

Skills

Paleontological resource mitigation procedures

Project management

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Paleontology or Sedimentary Geology

Job description

A prominent consulting firm in California seeks a Senior Paleontologist to manage paleontological projects and oversee field teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in paleontological resource mitigation and hold a graduate-level degree in a related field. Responsibilities include preparing technical reports, managing project budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role offers a varied work environment with a mix of office and field work responsibilities. Competitive salary and benefits will be provided.