Senior Geologist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Mexico.

📋 Description

• Provide support to AECOM’s U.S. West Region and mining consulting team.

• Deliver mineral exploration and resource estimation solutions throughout the entire mining lifecycle, from discovery to closure.

• Construct, analyze, and interpret exploration data utilizing database programs and geostatistical techniques.

• Develop exploration and resource models for project due diligence and comprehensive mineral resource reporting.

• Publicly disclose exploration targets and/or mineral resource estimates as a Qualified Person or Competent Person in compliance with NI 43-101, S-K 1300, and JORC Code regulations.

• Aid in the desktop planning, oversight, and assessment of mineral exploration programs.

• Mentor resource geologists.

• Support exploration and mining project proposals for both new and existing clients.

• Engage in multidisciplinary team projects.

• Travel to remote locations for brief periods.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or a related field, coupled with 10 years of relevant experience or a proven equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Possession of a Registered Professional Geologist (PG) license.

• Extensive experience in mineral exploration.

• Demonstrated technical competencies that support the mining sector.

• Excellent technical writing and communication abilities.

• Experience authoring all or part of a Technical Report as a Qualified Person or Competent Person.

• A diverse background in mineral exploration, mine geology, geologic modeling, and resource estimation.

• Advanced knowledge of relevant QA/QC and geostatistical methods.

• Proficient in using geologic modeling software, ideally Leapfrog and MinePlan.

• Willingness to work and travel up to 15% to remote project sites.

• Awareness of field-level exploration and mining project risks.

• No sponsorship will be provided.

• Relocation assistance is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Awards for service recognition.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase program.

• Renowned training and development initiatives.

• In-person onboarding from Day 1 at an AECOM office location.