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Resource Geologist

AECOM Murray, UT Hybrid full-time

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Description

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Resource Geologist to support its 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.

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.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Preferred qualifications include Master's degree in Geology, Economic Geology, Geochemistry, or a related field.

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of its employees, including 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.

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Skills

Required

  • geology
  • geological modeling
  • data analysis
  • mineral resource estimation
  • QA/QC procedures

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in Geology
  • Experience with Leapfrog or comparable geological modeling software
  • Knowledge of mineral resource estimation workflows
  • Experience supporting NI 43-101 and/or S-K 1300 Technical Reports
  • Familiarity with geostatistics, mineral resource estimation, and spatial analysis techniques

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