Senior Geochemist (Mining Geochemistry)

Location: Bozeman, Montana, with qualified applicants also encouraged from Denver, Colorado; Reno, Nevada; and Rapid City, South Dakota.

Salary: $100,000–$130,000 per year, depending on experience and expertise.

Company

Employee-owned consulting and technical services organization focused on energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, sustainability, mining, and water systems.

What you will do

• Provide technical leadership for mining geochemistry and biogeochemistry consulting projects.
• Lead geochemical characterization, mine waste and mine water investigations, and laboratory and field testing programs.
• Conduct and oversee predictive geochemical and hydrogeochemical modeling studies.
• Interpret complex geochemical, environmental, hydrogeological, and biogeochemical datasets.
• Prepare and review technical deliverables while ensuring quality and consistency.
• Support proposals, client development, industry engagement, and strategic practice growth while mentoring junior and mid-level staff.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Geochemistry, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in mining geochemistry or environmental consulting.
• Experience managing technical consulting projects and leading complex multidisciplinary teams.
• Expertise in predictive geochemical and hydrogeochemical modeling.
• Strong technical writing, verbal communication, presentation, client management, and business development skills.
• Professional Geologist registration or ability to obtain it, plus a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Nice to have

• 10 or more years of experience in mining geochemistry or environmental consulting.
• Professional network in the mining industry and a record of publications, conference presentations, or industry leadership.
• Experience with PHREEQC, Geochemist’s Workbench, MIN3P, GoldSim, or similar geochemical modeling software.
• Experience with geochemical testing programs, laboratory oversight, environmental microbiology, or biogeochemistry projects.
• Code-based data analysis experience with Python, R, or SQL.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% employee-owned organization with participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan after a qualifying period.
• Flexible work schedules.
• 401(k) and ESOP with company matching contributions of up to 4%.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Paid parental leave, professional development and training, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.