Senior Geologist - Troy, NY

Senior Geologist - Troy, NY at Bowman Consulting

Bowman Consulting invites applicants for a Senior Geologist role in Troy, NY to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to apply senior-level expertise in geology with a focus on permitting, geologic modeling, and resource evaluation.

Provide senior-level expertise in geology with a strong focus on permitting, geologic modeling, and resource evaluation. Experience with metals exploration is required and cement, aggregates, industrial minerals is preferred. Responsibilities include overseeing site characterization, resource and reserve estimation, regulatory compliance, and permitting strategies. The role involves technical leadership, client interaction, and mentoring of staff while delivering innovative, practical solutions across mining, construction materials, and environmental projects.

• Lead technical teams in geological and hydrogeological investigations, modeling, and permitting.
• Provide senior-level oversight of exploration, drilling, sampling, and field programs.
• Mentor and develop junior geologists and technical staff.
• Review and approve technical deliverables, including geologic models, resource estimates, and permit applications.
• Support business development through client engagement, proposal preparation, and presentations.
• Serve as the firm’s subject matter expert on geology, hydrogeology, and resource development for cement, aggregates, industrial minerals and metals.
• Represent the company with regulatory agencies, industry associations, and community stakeholders.
• Lead geologic and hydrogeologic site investigations, including drilling oversight, logging, sampling, aquifer testing, and pumping tests.
• Develop 2D and 3D geologic and hydrogeologic models for resource/reserve estimation, mine planning, and permitting.
• Perform resource and reserve evaluations for aggregate, cement raw materials, and metal deposits.
• Direct the permitting process for mining, quarrying, and resource development projects.
• Conduct hydrogeologic studies to assess groundwater supply, dewatering requirements, and potential impacts to surface and groundwater resources.
• Evaluate geotechnical and geological conditions affecting mine design, slope stability, and material extraction.
• Provide technical input to feasibility studies, due diligence reviews, and environmental impact assessments.
• Support cement and aggregate quality evaluations, including raw material characterization and testing.
• Apply advanced geostatistics, modeling software, and GIS to develop resource interpretations and mine plans.
• Stay current on regulatory changes, mining trends, and technological advancements relevant to cement, aggregates, and metals.

• Advanced technical expertise in geology, hydrogeology, and resource assessment.
• Proven ability to manage permitting processes and regulatory interactions.
• Strong client-facing skills and ability to grow accounts in cement, aggregates, and metals.
• Ability to integrate geologic, hydrogeologic, and geotechnical data into actionable recommendations.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, particularly in technical reporting and regulatory documentation.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, mining, environmental engineering, or related field preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Five or more (5+) years of demonstrated experience in environmental consulting, engineering, or related disciplines.
• Professional Geologist license preferred, or progress toward completion.
• MSHA Part 46/48 preferred.
• Expertise in geologic modeling software (e.g., Leapfrog, Rock Works, MODFLOW, SURPAC, etc.).
• Proficiency with GIS and database management.
• Familiarity with mine planning and reserve estimation tools.
• Strong technical…