Senior Paleontologist & Technical Lead Consultant

Tech Sales Jobs; Charlotte (NC); 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

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist to lead paleontological and cultural resource projects across North America from an ERM US office. This senior role emphasizes technical leadership, mentorship, and business development while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The candidate will oversee investigations, permitting, QA/QC of deliverables, and collaboration with archaeologists and cultural resources specialists, contributing to project success and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Paleontology, Geology, Earth Sciences, Biology, Anthropology, Archaeology, or related discipline.
• 8+ years (10+ years preferred) of professional experience related to paleontological resources.
• Experience leading assessments, surveys, monitoring programs, mitigation efforts, and agency consultation.
• Strong understanding of NEPA and related environmental review requirements.

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, or related discipline

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist to lead paleontological and cultural resource projects across North America from an ERM US office. This senior role emphasizes technical leadership, mentorship, and business development while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The candidate will oversee investigations, permitting, QA/QC of deliverables, and collaboration with archaeologists and cultural resources specialists, contributing to project success and client satisfaction.