Paleontologist (on-call)
About The Position
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world by partnering with clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies. With over 50,000 professionals worldwide, AECOM is experiencing high demand for its services due to accelerating infrastructure investment. The company is seeking experienced On-Call Paleontologists to join its U.S. West Rockies Environmental Planning and Permitting team. This is a remote, project-based position with variable hours, and candidates should be located in Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, or Colorado. AECOM's Environment Business Line is known for its technical excellence, leading-edge science, and innovative project delivery, providing sustainable solutions for challenging environmental issues across various market sectors and geographies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in paleontology or related field such as geology or biology.
- 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education focused on paleontological fieldwork and technical reports.
- Ability to engage in outdoor activity involving walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.
- Valid U.S driver's license is required for this role; and must be able to travel to job sites safely.
- US Citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- M.S or Ph.D. in Paleontology or related field such as geology or biology.
- 6+ years of relevant paleontology experience.
- Dual qualification in Archaeology.
- Strong understanding of federal, state and local environmental regulations.
- Knowledge and understanding of the regional geology of the Western U.S.
- Ability to direct field recovery of fossil specimens in the field.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to read topographic maps, geological maps, and project maps.
- Able to work cooperatively with crew members, supervisors, and clients.
Responsibilities
- Paleontological fieldwork experience in Western US.
- Ability to provide taxonomic identification of vertebrate and/or invertebrate fossils to genus- or species-level for various projects.
- Possess expertise in field monitoring operations.
- Strong, concise writing, research and data management skills.
- Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork throughout Western US.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- AD&D
- disability benefits
- paid time off
- leaves of absences
- voluntary benefits
- perks
- flexible work options
- well-being resources
- employee assistance program
- business travel insurance
- service recognition awards
- retirement savings plan
- employee stock purchase plan
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
