Mining Geochemist & Groundwater Modeler

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

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.