Project Geologist

Company Description

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here.
RESPEC is 100% employee‑owned
, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems
. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data‑driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real‑world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you’re looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

RESPEC, Inc. is seeking a Project Geologist for its Grand Junction, CO location who will perform the following job duties.

• 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

• 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

Salary depends on education and experience, range is $k. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe‑benefits package. RESPEC is a 100 percent employee‑owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Pre‑employment background/drug screening required.

• Flexible Work Schedules
• 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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.