AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Resource Geologist to support our growing Mining business across North America. The successful candidate will contribute to multidisciplinary mining projects ...
AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Resource Geologist to support our growing Mining business across North America. The successful candidate will contribute to multidisciplinary mining projects ...
Resource Geologist
Cedar City, UT · On-site
$90K - $120K/yr
Resource Geologist - Explore the Earth's Treasures in Thrilling Mining Adventures! Location: Cedar City, Utah Are you ready to embark on a exciting journey into the treasures of the Earth? Join our ...
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Resource Geologist
Cedar City, UT · On-site
$90K - $120K/yr
Resource Geologist - Explore the Earth's Treasures in Thrilling Mining Adventures! Location: Cedar City, Utah Are you ready to embark on a exciting journey into the treasures of the Earth? Join our ...
Mud Logging Geologist
Norman, OK · On-site
S. in Geology (Preferred) * High School Diploma / GED Equivalent (Required) * 3-5 years well-site geology / mud logging (Required) * Clean driving record w/stable transportation to and from remote ...
Mud Logging Geologist
Norman, OK · On-site
S. in Geology (Preferred) * High School Diploma / GED Equivalent (Required) * 3-5 years well-site geology / mud logging (Required) * Clean driving record w/stable transportation to and from remote ...
Geologist
Paducah, KY · On-site
$58K/yr
Geologist Paducah, Kentucky Salary range starts at $58,000 Bring your field expertise and geological insight to projects that shape communities. In this role, you'll lead subsurface investigations ...
Geologist
Paducah, KY · On-site
$58K/yr
Geologist Paducah, Kentucky Salary range starts at $58,000 Bring your field expertise and geological insight to projects that shape communities. In this role, you'll lead subsurface investigations ...
Geologist
Paducah, KY · On-site
$58K/yr
Geologist Paducah, Kentucky Salary range starts at $58,000 Bring your field expertise and geological insight to projects that shape communities. In this role, you'll lead subsurface investigations ...
Geologist
Paducah, KY · On-site
$58K/yr
Geologist Paducah, Kentucky Salary range starts at $58,000 Bring your field expertise and geological insight to projects that shape communities. In this role, you'll lead subsurface investigations ...
Wellsite Geologist
Prudhoe Bay, AK · On-site
Airswift is seeking an experienced contract Wellsite Geologist to support well operations on the North Slope, Alaska for a 1 year assignment. This is a hybrid role combining remote work with on-site ...
Wellsite Geologist
Prudhoe Bay, AK · On-site
Airswift is seeking an experienced contract Wellsite Geologist to support well operations on the North Slope, Alaska for a 1 year assignment. This is a hybrid role combining remote work with on-site ...
The Geologist / Geologist-in-Training (PG/GIT) in the Solid Waste & Environmental Sector supports and leads geological, hydrogeological, environmental compliance, permitting, and monitoring efforts ...
The Geologist / Geologist-in-Training (PG/GIT) in the Solid Waste & Environmental Sector supports and leads geological, hydrogeological, environmental compliance, permitting, and monitoring efforts ...
Geologist / Geologist-In-Training
Rio Rancho, NM · On-site +1
Overview The Geologist / Geologist-in-Training (PG/GIT) in the Solid Waste & Environmental Sector supports and leads geological, hydrogeological, environmental compliance, permitting, and monitoring ...
Geologist / Geologist-In-Training
Rio Rancho, NM · On-site +1
Overview The Geologist / Geologist-in-Training (PG/GIT) in the Solid Waste & Environmental Sector supports and leads geological, hydrogeological, environmental compliance, permitting, and monitoring ...
Overview The Geologist / Geologist-in-Training (PG/GIT) in the Solid Waste & Environmental Sector supports and leads geological, hydrogeological, environmental compliance, permitting, and monitoring ...
Overview The Geologist / Geologist-in-Training (PG/GIT) in the Solid Waste & Environmental Sector supports and leads geological, hydrogeological, environmental compliance, permitting, and monitoring ...
Geologist
Santa Ana, CA · On-site
As a Project Geologist, you will play a key role in conducting geological and environmental assessments, performing field investigations, and analyzing data to support our projects. You will work ...
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Geologist
Santa Ana, CA · On-site
As a Project Geologist, you will play a key role in conducting geological and environmental assessments, performing field investigations, and analyzing data to support our projects. You will work ...
Production Geologist
Ruth, NV · On-site
Production Geologist DEPARTMENT: Technical Services LOCATION: Robinson Nevada Mining Company - Ruth, NV PAY GRADE: 6 POSITION REPORTS TO: Chief Production Geologist ROTATING SHIFT: No EXEMPT Purpose ...
Production Geologist
Ruth, NV · On-site
Production Geologist DEPARTMENT: Technical Services LOCATION: Robinson Nevada Mining Company - Ruth, NV PAY GRADE: 6 POSITION REPORTS TO: Chief Production Geologist ROTATING SHIFT: No EXEMPT Purpose ...
Staff Geologist
Orange, CA · On-site
$80K - $100K/yr
Staff Geologist - About the Company: Harrington Geotechnical Engineering Inc. (HGEI), a QAI company, has over 50 years of experience in the geotechnical and geological engineering field. With our ...
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Staff Geologist
Orange, CA · On-site
$80K - $100K/yr
Staff Geologist - About the Company: Harrington Geotechnical Engineering Inc. (HGEI), a QAI company, has over 50 years of experience in the geotechnical and geological engineering field. With our ...
Gathers and combines geological observations and datasets, such as well logs, seismic data, cores and geo-mechanical data. Explores for and develops hydrocarbons by making geological interpretations ...
Gathers and combines geological observations and datasets, such as well logs, seismic data, cores and geo-mechanical data. Explores for and develops hydrocarbons by making geological interpretations ...
Research Support Geologist, Field Geologist
Moscow, ID · On-site
$64K/yr
Based in Moscow, Idaho, the Research Support Geologist position reports to the grant PI with input from other IGS staff. IGS is a non-regulatory state agency that leads in the collection ...
Research Support Geologist, Field Geologist
Moscow, ID · On-site
$64K/yr
Based in Moscow, Idaho, the Research Support Geologist position reports to the grant PI with input from other IGS staff. IGS is a non-regulatory state agency that leads in the collection ...
Research Support Geologist, Field Geologist
Moscow, ID · On-site
$64K/yr
Based in Moscow, Idaho, the Research Support Geologist position reports to the grant PI with input from other IGS staff. IGS is a non-regulatory state agency that leads in the collection ...
Research Support Geologist, Field Geologist
Moscow, ID · On-site
$64K/yr
Based in Moscow, Idaho, the Research Support Geologist position reports to the grant PI with input from other IGS staff. IGS is a non-regulatory state agency that leads in the collection ...
Resource Geologist
Saint Louis, MO · On-site
AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Resource Geologist to support our growing Mining business across North America. The successful candidate will contribute to multidisciplinary mining projects ...
Resource Geologist
Saint Louis, MO · On-site
AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Resource Geologist to support our growing Mining business across North America. The successful candidate will contribute to multidisciplinary mining projects ...
Geologist
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
GEOLOGIST Job Details Full Time / Part Time: Full Time FLSA Classification: Exempt Business Unit: Infrastructure Reports to: Director, Subsurface Travel Requirement: Yes Select Water's Geologist ...
Geologist
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
GEOLOGIST Job Details Full Time / Part Time: Full Time FLSA Classification: Exempt Business Unit: Infrastructure Reports to: Director, Subsurface Travel Requirement: Yes Select Water's Geologist ...
Engineering Geologist
Tualatin, OR · On-site
We are seeking an experienced Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) to support and expand our geological services within the Geotechnical Engineering team. This role will focus on technical ...
Engineering Geologist
Tualatin, OR · On-site
We are seeking an experienced Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) to support and expand our geological services within the Geotechnical Engineering team. This role will focus on technical ...
Staff Geologist
Orange, CA · On-site
$80K - $100K/yr
Vision insurance Staff Geologist - About the Company: Harrington Geotechnical Engineering Inc. (HGEI), a QAI company, has over 50 years of experience in the geotechnical and geological engineering ...
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Staff Geologist
Orange, CA · On-site
$80K - $100K/yr
Vision insurance Staff Geologist - About the Company: Harrington Geotechnical Engineering Inc. (HGEI), a QAI company, has over 50 years of experience in the geotechnical and geological engineering ...
Chief Geologist
Sahuarita, AZ · On-site
The Chief Geologist leads all mine-site geological activities for a high-tonnage open-pit, Cu-porphyry-skarn, processing sulfide ore by flotation. Emphasis is on short-range grade control and ore ...
Chief Geologist
Sahuarita, AZ · On-site
The Chief Geologist leads all mine-site geological activities for a high-tonnage open-pit, Cu-porphyry-skarn, processing sulfide ore by flotation. Emphasis is on short-range grade control and ore ...
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| Required Credentials | Bachelor's or higher in Geology, often with certifications in geological surveying | Bachelor's or higher in Hydrogeology, Geology, or Environmental Science, with specialized training in groundwater |
| Work Environment | Field sites, laboratories, offices; studying rocks, soil, and landforms | Field sites, laboratories, offices; focusing on groundwater and aquifer systems |
| Industry Usage | Mining, oil & gas, environmental consulting, academia | Water resource management, environmental consulting, government agencies |
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Full-time
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Posted 6 days ago
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Job description
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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
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AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Resource Geologist to support our growing Mining business across North America. The successful candidate will contribute to multidisciplinary mining projects ranging from early-stage exploration and mineral resource evaluation through feasibility studies, mine development, and operational support.
Working alongside senior geologists, mining engineers, geotechnical engineers, hydrogeologists, and environmental specialists, the Resource Geologist will support geological investigations, resource modeling, drilling programs, data management, and technical reporting while helping clients develop responsible and sustainable mining operations.
This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of precious metals, base metals, industrial minerals, and critical minerals projects throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Support mineral exploration, geological investigations, and resource evaluation programs through core logging, drilling oversight, geological mapping, sampling, and QA/QC activities.
- Develop, maintain, and interpret geological and resource models using industry-standard geological modeling software while managing geological databases and exploration datasets.
- Analyze geological, geochemical, drilling, assay, and spatial data to support mineral resource estimation, exploration targeting, and mine planning activities.
- Prepare technical reports, geological interpretations, and supporting documentation for mineral resource evaluations, technical studies, and NI 43-101 and S-K 1300 reporting.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering and environmental teams to support feasibility studies, mine planning, permitting, geotechnical investigations, hydrogeologic studies, and environmental characterization.
- Assist with field investigations, contractor coordination, sample management, data validation, and implementation of QA/QC procedures to ensure high-quality geological data collection.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives through application of geological modeling technologies, data analytics, GIS, and emerging digital tools to improve project delivery and resource evaluation.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's and 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Geology, Economic Geology, Geochemistry, or a related field.
- Experience with geological data collection, core logging, drilling programs, sampling procedures, and geological database management.
- Experience developing or interpreting three-dimensional geological models using Leapfrog or comparable geological modeling software.
- Knowledge of mineral resource estimation workflows, QA/QC procedures, and geological data validation.
- Experience supporting NI 43-101 and/or S-K 1300 Technical Reports.
- Experience with Leapfrog Geo, Leapfrog Works, gINT, ArcGIS, or similar geological modeling and GIS platforms.
- Familiarity with geostatistics, mineral resource estimation, and spatial analysis techniques.
- Experience with geochemical interpretation, exploration targeting, and ore deposit evaluation.
- Working knowledge of Python, MATLAB, R, SQL, or other data analysis tools.
- Experience supporting drilling contractors, laboratory QA/QC programs, and field investigations.
- Geologist-in-Training (GIT) certification or progress toward Professional Geologist (PG) licensure.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing technical reports.
- Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this role.
- Relocation assistance is not available.
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
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