Intermediate Geochemist

Stantec; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid holidays

Vacation 10-20 days per year

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Stantec's Mining Team seeks an Intermediate Level Hydrogeologist or Geochemist to support geochemistry studies for regional and international mining clients, reporting to an office in Salt Lake City, Denver or Phoenix (location is flexible). Travel may be required and some projects involve remote sites.

The candidate will work with a senior geochemist to evaluate groundwater chemistry, develop geochemical models, and support the international mining business line.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a MS in geochemistry, hydrogeology, geology or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in aqueous geochemistry.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Professional license (PG) or the ability to obtain a professional license preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, technical, written and oral communication and attention to detail skills.

Responsibilities

• Experience in groundwater chemistry evaluations critical to mining, environmental, or water-resource programs.
• Proven ability to support complex geochemical and hydrogeological modeling efforts using software such as PHREEQC, MINTEQ, Geochemist’s Workbench, GoldSim, Leapfrog, database management, GIS, and related tools.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative working relationships with cross-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Groundwater chemistry

Geochemical modeling

Technical writing

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

MS in geochemistry or hydrogeology

PG license preferred

Tools

PHREEQC

MINTEQ

Geochemist’s Workbench

GoldSim

Leapfrog

GIS

Job description

At Stantec, we approach every project we undertake, whether at the local, regional, or international level thoughtfully, and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We partner with our clients to design fit-for-purpose solutions that address their communities’ unique needs throughout the mining lifecycle. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with technical excellence, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. We’re a place where you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on work that’s critical to our clients, our communities, and the industry at large.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Mining Team is seeking qualified candidates for an Intermediate Level Hydrogeologist or Geochemist, reporting to an office in Salt Lake City, Denver or Phoenix (location is flexible). The primary focus of this position is to support geochemistry studies for our regional and international mining industry clients. The individual will engage complex projects related to acid rock drainage, metal leaching, mineral precipitation, pit lake chemistry, water-rock interactions, and reclamation/remediation. The successful candidate, working with a senior geochemist, will support the evaluation of geochemical characteristics of groundwater and develop geochemical models. The individual will support the existing geoscience team for our international mining business line projects. Travel may be required and some projects require visiting remote sites.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Experience in groundwater chemistry evaluations critical to mining, environmental, or water‑resource programs.
• Proven ability to support complex geochemical and hydrogeological modeling efforts using software such as PHREEQC, MINTEQ, Geochemist’s Workbench, GoldSim, Leapfrog, database management, GIS, and related tools.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative working relationships with cross‑disciplinary teams.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a M.S. in geochemistry, hydrogeology, geology or related discipline is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in aqueous geochemistry.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Professional license (PG) or the ability to obtain a professional license preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, technical, written and oral communication and attention to detail skills.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best

Pay Range

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas-$80,300.00 - $116,500.00 Annually

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• wellness program
• health saving accounts
• flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan
• employee stock purchase program
• life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• short-term/long-term disability plans
• emergency travel benefitstuition reimbursement
• professional membership fee coverage
• paid family leave
• ten paid holidays in each calendar year
• vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
• paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law)

Temporary/Casual Employee Benefits

• 401(k) plans
• employee stock purchase program
• paid leave

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location

United States | CO | Denver

Other Locations

United States | AZ | Phoenix

Organization

BC-2242 E&R-US Northwest

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Full time

#additional

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