Paleontologist – On-Call

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

📋 Description

• Become a valued member of AECOM's U.S. West Rockies Environmental Planning and Permitting team as a seasoned on-call paleontologist.

• Conduct paleontological fieldwork and field monitoring tailored to project-specific requirements.

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

• Oversee the field recovery of fossil specimens.

• Develop clear and concise technical reports while conducting thorough research.

• Manage paleontological data effectively.

• Travel and perform fieldwork across the Western United States.

• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, clients, and AECOM's global technical practice network.

• Engage in projects that provide sustainable environmental solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education concentrated on paleontological fieldwork and technical reporting.

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

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

• Proficiency in field monitoring operations.

• Excellent writing, research, and data management abilities.

• Willingness to travel and conduct fieldwork throughout the Western United States.

• Physical ability to walk or trek over uneven terrain and long distances under extreme weather conditions for extended durations.

• A 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.

• A strong understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulations is preferred.

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

• Ability to lead the field recovery of fossil specimens is preferred.

• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision is preferred.

• Proficiency in reading topographic, geological, and project maps is preferred.

• Ability to cooperate with crew members, supervisors, and clients is preferred.

• Relocation assistance is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life, AD&D, and 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.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

• Freedom to Grow initiative.

• Access to a global technical practice network.

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