Paleontologist – On-call

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Carry out field monitoring operations

• Produce comprehensive and clear technical reports

• Conduct research and manage project-related data

• Travel and perform fieldwork at job sites across the Western U.S.

• Lead the field recovery of fossil specimens

• Collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, and clients

• Work autonomously with minimal oversight

⛳️ Requirements

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

• 2 years of pertinent experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education focused on paleontological fieldwork and technical report writing

• Experience in paleontological fieldwork within the Western U.S.

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

• Proficiency in conducting field monitoring operations

• Strong writing, research, and data management abilities

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

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

• A valid U.S. driver's license is mandatory

• Ability 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 desirable

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations

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

• Ability to lead the field recovery of fossil specimens

• Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision

• Proficient in reading topographic, geological, and project maps

• Ability to collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, and clients

• Relocation assistance is not available

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life, AD&D, and disability coverage

• Paid time off

• Leaves of absence

• Voluntary benefits and perks

• Flexible work arrangements

• Well-being resources

• Employee assistance program

• Business travel insurance

• Service recognition awards

• Retirement savings plan

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Award-winning training and development initiatives

• Freedom to Grow program

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