Senior Paleontologist & Technical Lead, Consulting

ERM; Livingston (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist, to join our Cultural and Paleontological Resources Services team in the United States. This full-time, salaried role provides technical leadership, mentorship, and business development support across North America.

You will lead investigations, coordinate teams, review deliverables, and ensure regulatory compliance while advancing ERM's paleontological and cultural resource services.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Paleontology or related field.
• 8+ years 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 skills

Team leadership

Education

Paleontology degree

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist, to join our Cultural and Paleontological Resources Services team in the United States. This full-time, salaried role provides technical leadership, mentorship, and business development support across North America.

You will lead investigations, coordinate teams, review deliverables, and ensure regulatory compliance while advancing ERM's paleontological and cultural resource services.