Intermediate Geochemist

Stantec; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

Stantec’s Mining Team seeks an Intermediate Hydrogeologist or Geochemist, with location flexibility among Salt Lake City, Denver or Phoenix. The role focuses on geochemistry studies for mining clients, including acid rock drainage, metal leaching, and pit lake chemistry.

In collaboration with a senior geochemist, you will evaluate groundwater chemistry and develop geochemical models, supporting international projects and field visits as required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support geochemistry studies for regional and international mining clients.
• Engage in groundwater and geochemical modeling with cross‑disciplinary teams.
• Assist senior geochemist and travel to remote sites as needed.

Skills

Groundwater chemistry

Geochemical modeling

Communication

Education

M.S. in geochemistry or hydrogeology or geology

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:

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a 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 benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

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 | UT | Salt Lake City

Organization:

BC-2242 E&R-US Northwest

Employee Status:

Regular

Business Justification:

New Position

Travel:

Yes

Schedule:

Full time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.