Paleontologist (on-call)
About The Position
At AECOM, we are dedicated to delivering a better world through infrastructure consulting, helping communities thrive by improving commutes, providing clean water, and transforming skylines. As a global team of over 50,000 professionals, AECOM partners with clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies. The company is seeking experienced On-Call Paleontologists to join its U.S. West Rockies Environmental Planning and Permitting team. This is a remote, part-time, on-call position with varying hours dependent on project needs. Candidates should be located in Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, or Colorado. AECOM is an industry-leading environmental firm known for its technical excellence, leading-edge science, and innovative project delivery, offering sustainable solutions for global clients 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 perform 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 preferred or related field such as geology or biology
- 6+ years of relevant paleontology experience
- Candidates may be dual qualified 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
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
