Job Description: RESPEC, an internationally recognized engineering consulting and services company with domestic and international projects, seeks a mid-level geological engineer in its Grand Junction, Colorado, office. RESPEC’s current mining projects focus on limestone, salt, potash, phosphates, trona, critical minerals, brines, and other commodities. Domestic and international travel may be required for client development, visits to client mine sites, and client and corporate meetings.

Duties will include the following:

• Perform geologic logging and sampling for soils and rock to support geotechnical testing plans
• Identify, map, and evaluate geologic conditions or hazards in surface and underground locations
• Develop, design, and manage exploration drilling programs for various commodities of interest
• Develop and implement site safety plans, geotechnical monitoring plans, and environmental sampling plans
• Use industry-standard software applications to analyze, map, and interpret geotechnical data.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of science degree in mining engineering, geological engineering, or a related field; or master of science degree
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in geologic analysis in either surface or underground mine environments or similar operational spaces,
• Professional licensure or ability and willingness to obtain
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

Compensation: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience; typical salary range for this position is $75k-95k, DOEQ. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package that consists of medical, vision, dental insurance; holidays; paid leave; 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); continuing education; and professional societies. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the ESOP after a qualifying period.

Interviews: Interviews will be by appointment only.

Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package that consists of medical, vision, dental, holidays, paid leave, 401(k) Plan, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), continuing education, and professional societies. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the ESOP after a qualifying period.

Interviews: Interviews will be by appointment only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job poster. Please do not contact us with unsolicited services or offers.