Senior Technical Lead, Paleontology & Resources

Tech Sales Jobs; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist to join its global Cultural and Paleontological Resources Services team. This full-time, salaried role is based in a US office and offers leadership across North America.

You will provide technical excellence, lead projects, mentor staff, and support business development while navigating environmental compliance challenges for clients in energy, infrastructure, and related sectors across the region.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Environmental compliance

Education

Graduate degree in Paleontology or related discipline

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist to join its global Cultural and Paleontological Resources Services team. This full-time, salaried role is based in a US office and offers leadership across North America.

You will provide technical excellence, lead projects, mentor staff, and support business development while navigating environmental compliance challenges for clients in energy, infrastructure, and related sectors across the region.