WSP

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On Call Senior Paleontologist (Paleontological Resources Specialist)

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Job Summary

On-call lead Paleontological Resources Specialist overseeing monitoring and mitigation for major California construction projects. Manages field teams, ensures regulatory compliance, develops monitoring plans, and coordinates with agencies to protect paleontological resources while guiding mitigation strategies and report preparation.

Location: Los Angeles

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering

Key Responsibilities

•Serve as lead Paleontological Resources Specialist for construction projects throughout California.
•Develop and implement Paleontological Resources Monitoring and Mitigation Plans.
•Supervise qualified Paleontological Monitors and coordinate with construction teams.
•Give Worker Environmental Awareness Program (WEAP) training to construction staff.
•Assisting in coordination with agencies including CEC, CPUC, and local jurisdictions.

Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 42.79 - 70.63 hourly

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionRetirement SavingsPaid LeavePaid ParentalTime Off

Key Requirements

•Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Paleontology, Archaeology, Anthropology, historic preservation, or a related field.
•5 to 7 years of post-education experience working in archaeological or paleontological fieldwork including site recordation, survey, construction monitoring, and excavation.
•Minimum three years of paleontological resource mitigation and field experience in California.
•At least one year of leading paleontological resource mitigation and field activities.
•Strong project management and communication skills; ability to work in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment.

Experience:5-7 yearsArchaeologyPaleontologySciences

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:CommunicationLeadershipProblem-solvingProject managementAttention to detail

Languages:English

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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