Principle Paleontologist

Overview<br><br><p style="margin: auto 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: 'Avenir Next LT Pro', 'Avenir Next LT Pro_EmbeddedFont', 'Avenir Next LT Pro_MSFontService', sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Energy Environmental Group (EEG)</span></span></strong><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: 'Avenir Next LT Pro', 'Avenir Next LT Pro_EmbeddedFont', 'Avenir Next LT Pro_MSFontService', sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> is a full-service environmental consulting firm specializing in all aspects of environmental permitting, inspection, and compliance monitoring. From a project’s </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">inception</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> to its final release, EEG’s knowledgeable staff </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">utilizes</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> a multifaceted plan of action to meet project milestones, </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">maintain</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> compliance regulations, and ensure a successful path to construction completion. </span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: 'Avenir Next LT Pro', 'Avenir Next LT Pro_EmbeddedFont', 'Avenir Next LT Pro_MSFontService', sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}"> </span></span></p><p style="margin: auto 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: 'Avenir Next LT Pro', 'Avenir Next LT Pro_EmbeddedFont', 'Avenir Next LT Pro_MSFontService', sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Energy Environmental Group is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">maintaining</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">We’re</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work. </span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: 'Avenir Next LT Pro', 'Avenir Next LT Pro_EmbeddedFont', 'Avenir Next LT Pro_MSFontService', sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}"> </span></span></p><p style="margin: auto 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: 'Avenir Next LT Pro', 'Avenir Next LT Pro_EmbeddedFont', 'Avenir Next LT Pro_MSFontService', sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Energy Environmental Group is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. EEG is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: 'Avenir Next LT Pro', 'Avenir Next LT Pro_EmbeddedFont', 'Avenir Next LT Pro_MSFontService', sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}"> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The Principal Paleontologist (IV) serves as EEG's technical authority for paleontological compliance, providing advanced technical leadership across multiple energy infrastructure projects throughout the United States. This position supports project teams, clients, managers and executive leadership by resolving complex permitting challenges, developing regulatory strategies, establishing technical standards and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality environmental planning services.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Unlike positions primarily focused on project execution or personnel management, the Principal Paleontologist (IV) advances EEG's technical excellence through mentorship, quality assurance, innovation and strategic problem solving. This role serves as one of the company's most trusted advisors for environmental planning and permitting while helping shape the technical direction of the organization.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p> <br>Responsibilities<br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">What you will experience in this position</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Serve as one of EEG's leading experts in paleontological compliance, permitting and regulatory strategy.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Lead planning efforts on some of the nation's largest electric transmission, renewable energy and infrastructure projects.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Develop permitting strategies that reduce project risk while supporting engineering, construction and client objectives.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Advise executive leadership, project managers and clients on complex environmental planning and regulatory issues.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Lead high-profile agency coordination efforts involving federal, state, Tribal and local regulatory agencies.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Mentor Paleontologist I, II and III personnel while helping develop the next generation of planning professionals.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Establish company standards, technical guidance documents, quality assurance procedures and training programs.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Support major proposals, client interviews, executive presentations and strategic business development initiatives.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Evaluate emerging paleontological compliance regulations and recommend improvements that strengthen EEG's planning practice.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Help establish EEG as the industry's most trusted environmental planning and permitting partner</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Key Responsibilities</span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Team Supervision & Workflow Management: directs and oversees the day-to-day work of office/program personnel, ensuring efficiency and compliance.</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Staffing & Recruitment: identifies and addresses key staffing needs, leading recruitment and retention efforts.</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Project Management: oversees project execution, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and regulatory standards.</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Performance Monitoring & Training: mentors team members, fosters skill development, and ensures compliance with company policies.</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Business Development & Client Relations maintains strong client relationships and supports efforts to secure new business.</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Quality Assurance & Reporting: reviews technical reports, ensures accuracy, and upholds industry standards.</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Lead paleontology studies firmwide and ensure clients receive high-quality, scientifically sound, and on-time deliverables</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oversee and coordinate with local, regional, and/or nationwide paleontology team members conducting both field and desktop research</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Provide technical oversight and quality assurance/quality control while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Train, lead, and mentor staff and actively engage in professional development</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Interface with clients, agencies, and external stakeholders</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Develop new business in conjunction with the sales team</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations affecting paleontological resources and general industry trends and standards</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrate technical excellence in vertebrate paleontology and maintain knowledge of best management practices in mitigation paleontology</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oversee field investigations of proposed project sites to assess or evaluate paleontological resources or the potential for resources</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Direct collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; formulate management recommendations and/or mitigation measures</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oversee proposal and budget preparation</span></p></li></ul> <br>Qualifications<br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Required qualifications</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Advanced degree (M.A. or Ph.D.) in paleontology, geology, geobiology or a closely related field</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">7+ years of professional experience conducting paleontological investigations in one or more states in the western United States</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">3+ years of experience conducting paleontological resource surveys, identifying fossils in the field, fossil collection, and laboratory preparation</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">2+ years of experience with analysis and technical report writing</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">2+ years of experience supervising field crews during field studies</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to be listed as Field Director or Principal Investigator on federal paleontological use permits</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Knowledge of federal regulations pertaining to paleontological resources, and state-specific knowledge/experience in one or more states in the western United States</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Willingness to travel and conduct fieldwork in often remote locations and in rough terrain and/or challenging weather</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience reviewing technical reports, permit applications, environmental documentation and regulatory deliverables.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated ability to mentor technical professionals while strengthening organizational knowledge.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Exceptional written, verbal, presentation and facilitation skills.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Preferred qualifications</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">10+ years of professional experience conducting paleontological investigations in one or more states in the western United States</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Working knowledge of the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act, Paleontological Resources Protection Act, and/or the California Environmental Quality Act</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Active member of the professional community</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to work both independently and in a team environment</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Key skills</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Advanced paleontological compliance and permitting expertise.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Regulatory strategy and agency coordination.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Technical leadership and organizational influence.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Quality assurance and quality control.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strategic project planning.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Construction-minded problem solving.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Client relationship management.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Technical writing and document review.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Mentoring and professional development.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Cross-functional collaboration.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Continuous improvement and innovation.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Sound professional judgment and executive communication.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Physical requirements</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to travel to project locations, client meetings, regulatory agencies, training events and company offices as required.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to occasionally perform field visits in varying terrain and weather conditions.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to operate a motor vehicle.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to utilize standard office technology, GIS platforms and mobile communication tools.</span></li></ul>