RESPEC · 1 day ago
Project Geologist
Grand Junction, CO, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $118K/yr
6+ years expRESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company that tackles complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability. The Project Geologist will perform geological logging and sampling, develop and manage investigative programs, and prepare technical reports while ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Performs geologic logging and sampling for soils, rock, and other materials according to well developed standards and protocols to support geological interpretation, resource estimation and determination, geochemical analysis, geotechnical testing, and other engineering design and interpretation
Develops, designs, and manages drilling, sampling, testing, and other similar investigative programs for various commodities of interest to support geological and hydrogeological exploration and investigation activities associated with studying and developing geological, civil, and mining-related projects
Prepares and contributes to technical reports (complying with applicable international codes and standards), such as: Geological summary reports, scoping studies, and preliminary economic assessments, Pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, Other geological reports
Provides clients with timely, effective, and professional communication of all findings, conclusions, and recommendations, ensuring alignment with project scopes and expectations
Develops, implements, and supervises all quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) aspects specific to the areas of geological analysis and reporting, including: Design and execution of such programs, Data compilation and analysis, Database development and maintenance
Performs all project management and oversight functions for geological and similarly related projects
Ensures projects are completed within agreed-upon schedules and budgets
Trains, mentors, and develops junior geological staff
Qualification
Required
Must have Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geophysics, or Geological Engineering or related discipline plus 6 years of experience, in resource, exploration, mine development and production geology, including the following: A thorough Understanding of sedimentary geology and the various aspects of volcaniclastic sedimentation
Ability to identify and describe different sedimentary, evaporite, and volcaniclastic rocks in core specimens (e.g., claystone, sandstone, halite, tuff, and ash) and structural features (e.g., joints, fault gauge, and slickensides)
Must have Professional Geologist (PG, P.Geo., or CPG) licensure or ability to obtain upon hire
10% travel annually to domestic and/or international client sites/drill rigs
Benefits
Flexible Work Schedules
Paid time off and company observed holidays
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
Professional Development and Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
Company
RESPEC
RESPEC is a geoscience, engineering, data, and integrated technology solutions for major industry sectors.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Todd Kenner
President / CEO
Phil Welling
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-11-10
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