Geologist, Mining Services

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line:
  Water
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US - Salt Lake City, UT - 1261 S. Re
• Compensation: USD 72,000 - USD 100,000 - yearly

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AECOM is seeking a Geologist to join our West Region and support a diverse portfolio of mining and infrastructure projects. In this role, you will contribute to field investigations, data analysis, and technical reporting that inform critical project decisions from early planning through execution. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment while gaining exposure to a wide range of geological settings, project types, and clients.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically curious, and motivated to grow their career within a leading global infrastructure and engineering firm.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Work

• Conduct geological fieldwork, including core and cuttings logging, site mapping, sampling, and field investigations in support of mining and infrastructure projects.
• Collect, compile, and analyze geological, geochemical, and geotechnical data to support project interpretation and decision-making.
• Support the development and refinement of geological interpretations, cross-sections, and conceptual models.
• Assist with resource modeling activities, data validation, and interpretation under the guidance of senior technical staff.
• Apply established procedures, standards, and best practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality of geological data and deliverables.

Project Support and Collaboration

• Assist with preparation of technical reports, figures, tables, and supporting documentation for client deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mining engineers, environmental scientists, geotechnical engineers, and planners.
• Support project teams with data management, document control, and coordination of technical inputs.
• Participate in project meetings, site visits, and internal reviews as required.
• Support adherence to project schedules, quality standards, and health and safety requirements.

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or a related discipline and 4+ years of professional geological experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience supporting geological investigations for mining, infrastructure, or environmental projects.
• Demonstrated field experience, including geological logging, sampling programs, and site investigations.
• Strong data analysis skills with experience handling geological and geochemical datasets.
• Familiarity with geological modeling, data management, or visualization software.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical information clearly.

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