Senior Paleontologist & Technical Lead

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) seeks a Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist, to lead paleontological resource investigations and provide technical leadership across North America. This full-time, salaried role based in a US ERM office offers mentorship, client development, and collaboration with archaeologists and cultural resources specialists.

Requirements include a graduate degree in paleontology or related field and 8+ years of experience; strong NEPA knowledge,

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Paleontology or related field.
• 8+ years of professional paleontological resources experience.
• Experience leading assessments, surveys, monitoring programs, and agency consultation.

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.
• Accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

NEPA knowledge

Business development

Education

Graduate degree in Paleontology or related discipline

Job description

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) seeks a Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist, to lead paleontological resource investigations and provide technical leadership across North America. This full-time, salaried role based in a US ERM office offers mentorship, client development, and collaboration with archaeologists and cultural resources specialists.

Requirements include a graduate degree in paleontology or related field and 8+ years of experience; strong NEPA knowledge,