Geochemist

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. 

Qualifications

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.