Senior Paleontologist & Technical Leader

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Novi (MI)

On-site

USD 108,000 - 145,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM is seeking a highly motivated Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist to join our global consulting firm as part of our Cultural and Paleontological Resources Services team. This is a full-time, salaried position based in an ERM US office.

In this senior leadership role, you will provide technical excellence, project leadership, mentorship, and business development support while helping clients navigate complex paleontological, cultural resource, and environmental compliance

Qualifications

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

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.
Lead desktop studies, field investigations, monitoring, and mitigation efforts.