Paleontologist – On-Call

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

📋 Description

• Conduct paleontological fieldwork for AECOM's Environmental Planning and Permitting team in the U.S. West Rockies.

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

• Execute field monitoring operations.

• Develop strong and concise technical reports.

• Engage in research and data management activities.

• Travel and perform fieldwork across the Western United States.

• Oversee the field recovery of fossil specimens.

• Collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, and clients.

• Participate in project-based assignments with varying on-call hours.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in paleontology or a related field such as geology or biology.

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent education focused on paleontological fieldwork and technical reporting.

• Proven paleontological fieldwork experience in the Western U.S.

• Capability to provide taxonomic identification of vertebrate and/or invertebrate fossils to genus or species level.

• Proficiency in field monitoring operations.

• Strong writing, research, and data management skills.

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

• Ability to walk or trek over uneven terrain and long distances in extreme weather conditions for prolonged periods.

• Valid U.S. driver's license.

• Capability to travel safely to job sites.

• U.S. citizenship is required.

• An M.S. or Ph.D. in Paleontology or a related field is preferred.

• Over 6 years of relevant paleontology experience is preferred.

• Dual qualification in Archaeology is preferred.

• Familiarity with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

• Knowledge of the regional geology of the Western U.S.

• Ability to lead the field recovery of fossil specimens.

• Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to interpret topographic, geological, and project maps.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life and AD&D insurance.

• Disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work options.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Freedom to Grow initiative.

• Training and development programs.

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