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Senior/Principal Geologist

SRK Consulting
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026
Senior/Principal Geologist - Denver, CO/ Hybrid,

SRK Consulting is an independent, international consulting practice, providing globally integrated consulting services to the international mining and metals sector.

We are seeking a Senior/Principal Geologist.

Description Of Responsibilities

  • Consult on projects for North American and international exploration and mining clients.
  • Build geological and mineralization models, using commercial software packages such as Leapfrog.
  • Analyze and validate geological databases, including QA/QC skills.
  • Provide input into technical studies (e.g., exploration, initial assessment, pre-feasibility and feasibility).
  • Contribute to technical reports (S-K 1300, NI43-101, JORC).
  • Assist in high-level assessments during due diligence/independent reporting projects.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Essential Requirements

  • Degree in geology or geological engineering, with a preference given to master’s or PhD’s.
  • A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in geology, including significant exposure to resource estimation.
  • Registered professional status or eligibility for registration in a professional organization s recognized by the Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME), Canadian Institute of Mining (CIM) or Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC), in preparation of technical reports.
  • Knowledge of the independent reporting requirements under SEC SK-1300, NI 43-101, and JORC.
  • Strong technical writing expertise and excellent communication skills.
  • Applied knowledge in using resource estimation techniques and tools (Leapfrog, Vulcan, Datamine), demonstrated ability in applying geostatistics.
  • Ability to generate, implement, and complete work assignments in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.
  • Exceptional organizational, technical, leadership, and communication skills.
  • Capability and fitness for intermittent domestic and international travel for site visits and fieldwork.

$170,000- $220,000 per annum USD.

In return for considering a future with us, we offer:

  • An attractive compensation package.
  • Diversity of projects and clients within a non-hierarchical consultancy environment.
  • Opportunity to purchase shares in the company; the SRK Group is an independent group, owned by its employees.

Applicants should respond by submitting their CV online by clicking the button below. The candidates under consideration will be contacted directly, no phone calls please.

SRK Consulting (U.S.), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Salary : $170,000 - $220,000

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