Paleontologist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Become a part of AECOM’s U.S. West Rockies Environmental Planning and Permitting team as an on-call paleontologist.

• Engage in paleontological fieldwork across the Western United States.

• Provide taxonomic identification of vertebrate and/or invertebrate fossils down to the genus or species level.

• Execute field monitoring operations.

• Generate technical reports and undertake research and data management tasks.

• Oversee the field recovery of fossil specimens.

• Travel for project-specific fieldwork as required.

• Collaborate with crew members, supervisors, clients, and the extensive global technical practice network.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in paleontology or a related discipline such as geology or biology.

• A minimum of 2 years of pertinent experience or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education focusing on paleontological fieldwork and technical reports.

• Possession of a valid driver's license.

• Capability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in line with company policy.

• U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.

• Experience in paleontological fieldwork within the Western United States.

• Proficiency in identifying vertebrate and/or invertebrate fossils to the genus or species level.

• Expertise in conducting field monitoring operations.

• Strong skills in writing, research, and data management.

• Willingness to travel and perform fieldwork throughout the Western U.S.

• Preferred: M.S. or Ph.D. in Paleontology or a related field.

• Preferred: Over 4 years of relevant experience in paleontology.

• Comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

• Familiarity with the regional geology of the Western U.S.

• Ability to supervise the field recovery of fossil specimens.

• Capacity to work independently with minimal oversight.

• Skill in reading topographic, geological, and project maps.

• Ability to work collaboratively with crew members, supervisors, and clients.

• Capability to walk or trek over uneven terrain and long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended durations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life and AD&D insurance coverage.

• Disability benefits available.

• Paid time off for personal use.

• Leaves of absence for various needs.

• Optional benefits and perks offered.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance program for support.

• Business travel insurance provided.

• Recognition awards for service milestones.

• Retirement savings plan to secure your future.

• Employee stock purchase plan opportunity.

• Access to training and development programs.

• Freedom to Grow initiative encouraging personal and professional development.

• Global team and technical practice network collaboration.

• In-person onboarding at an AECOM office on Day 1.