Senior Paleontologist & Technical Project Leader

erm; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a highly motivated Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist to join our Raleigh office. In this senior leadership role, you will provide technical excellence, project leadership, mentorship, and business development support while guiding paleontological, cultural resource, and environmental compliance challenges across North America.

This full-time, salaried position emphasizes leadership, client relationships, and delivering high-quality environmental studies and technical

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.

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

Education

Graduate degree in Paleontology

Geology or Earth Sciences

Anthropology/Archaeology

Job description

ERM is seeking a highly motivated Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist to join our Raleigh office. In this senior leadership role, you will provide technical excellence, project leadership, mentorship, and business development support while guiding paleontological, cultural resource, and environmental compliance challenges across North America.

This full-time, salaried position emphasizes leadership, client relationships, and delivering high-quality environmental studies and technical