REMOTE Senior Geochemist

LVI Associates; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Senior Geochemist to lead complex mining and environmental projects across the U.S. and internationally.

The role demands deep expertise in mining geochemistry and the ability to solve challenging water quality and environmental problems. The position involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on mine water chemistry, geochemical characterization, water-rock interactions, environmental impact assessments, groundwater and surface water systems, and geochemical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, engineering, geochemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• Advanced degree in geochemistry or related field strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of environmental water quality and aqueous geochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical resource on mining-related geochemistry and environmental projects.
• Evaluate geochemical processes affecting groundwater, surface water, mine materials, and overall water quality.
• Conduct and interpret geochemical modeling to support impact evaluations, mine planning, remediation, and water management strategies.
• Analyze complex laboratory, field, hydrogeologic, and geochemical datasets.
• Support characterization of rock, soil, mine waste, water, and other environmental media.
• Evaluate topics such as water-rock interaction, contaminant mobility, mine drainage, and long-term water quality.
• Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, presentations, and other client deliverables.
• Work closely with hydrogeologists, geologists, engineers, and environmental scientists on multidisciplinary projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other professionals.
• Participate in client meetings and occasional travel to active and inactive mining sites.

Skills

Mining geochemistry

Environmental geochemistry

Hydrogeology

Geochemical modeling

Data interpretation

Technical writing

Team mentorship

Client communication

Field experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, engineering, geochemistry, or related field

Advanced degree in geochemistry or related field

Job description

An established environmental consulting organization is seeking a Senior Geochemist to support and lead complex mining and environmental projects across the U.S. and internationally. This opportunity is well suited for an experienced technical professional with deep expertise in mining geochemistry who enjoys solving complex water quality and environmental challenges.

The role will work across multidisciplinary project teams on assignments involving mine water chemistry, geochemical characterization, water-rock interactions, environmental impact assessment, groundwater and surface water systems, and geochemical modeling.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical resource on mining-related geochemistry and environmental projects.
• Evaluate geochemical processes affecting groundwater, surface water, mine materials, and overall water quality.
• Conduct and interpret geochemical modeling to support impact evaluations, mine planning, remediation, and water management strategies.
• Analyze complex laboratory, field, hydrogeologic, and geochemical datasets.
• Support characterization of rock, soil, mine waste, water, and other environmental media.
• Evaluate topics such as water-rock interaction, contaminant mobility, mine drainage, and long‑term water quality.
• Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, presentations, and other client deliverables.
• Work closely with hydrogeologists, geologists, engineers, and environmental scientists on multidisciplinary projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other professionals.
• Participate in client meetings and occasional travel to active and inactive mining sites.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience involving mining geochemistry, environmental geochemistry, hydrogeology, and/or related mining environmental work.
• Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, engineering, geochemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• Advanced degree in geochemistry or a related field strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of environmental water quality and aqueous geochemistry.
• Experience conducting geochemical modeling using industry-standard modeling platforms.
• Knowledge of mineral‑water interactions, geochemical processes, and contaminant behavior.
• Experience designing or interpreting laboratory and materials characterization programs.
• Understanding of groundwater systems and their relationship to mine water and geochemical processes.
• Field experience related to mining, groundwater, geological materials, environmental sampling, or site characterization.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Desired Skills and Experience

An established environmental consulting organization is seeking a Senior Geochemist to support and lead complex mining and environmental projects across the U.S. and internationally. This opportunity is well suited for an experienced technical professional with deep expertise in mining geochemistry who enjoys solving complex water quality and environmental challenges.

The role will work across multidisciplinary project teams on assignments involving mine water chemistry, geochemical characterization, water-rock interactions, environmental impact assessment, groundwater and surface water systems, and geochemical modeling.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical resource on mining-related geochemistry and environmental projects.
• Evaluate geochemical processes affecting groundwater, surface water, mine materials, and overall water quality.
• Conduct and interpret geochemical modeling to support impact evaluations, mine planning, remediation, and water management strategies.
• Analyze complex laboratory, field, hydrogeologic, and geochemical datasets.
• Support characterization of rock, soil, mine waste, water, and other environmental media.
• Evaluate topics such as water-rock interaction, contaminant mobility, mine drainage, and long‑term water quality.
• Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, presentations, and other client deliverables.
• Work closely with hydrogeologists, geologists, engineers, and environmental scientists on multidisciplinary projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other professionals.
• Participate in client meetings and occasional travel to active and inactive mining sites.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience involving mining geochemistry, environmental geochemistry, hydrogeology, and/or related mining environmental work.
• Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, engineering, geochemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• Advanced degree in geochemistry or a related field strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of environmental water quality and aqueous geochemistry.
• Experience conducting geochemical modeling using industry-standard modeling platforms.
• Knowledge of mineral‑water interactions, geochemical processes, and contaminant behavior.
• Experience designing or interpreting laboratory and materials characterization programs.
• Understanding of groundwater systems and their relationship to mine water and geochemical processes.
• Field experience related to mining, groundwater, geological materials, environmental sampling, or site characterization.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and problem‑solving skills.