Senior Geologist

RE/SPEC Inc.•Laconia, NH

About The Position

RESPEC seeks an experienced Senior Geologist to support our Aggregates team. The Senior Geologist supports RESPEC’s Mining & Energy market sector by delivering high‑quality geological solutions that meet client needs. This role leads project management efforts, including direct communication with mining clients, coordination with drilling contractors, and collaboration with internal teams. The Senior Geologist designs and executes exploration and resource geology drilling programs across the U.S. and Canada, oversees project budgets and schedules, and ensures successful completion of all deliverables. Key responsibilities include performing geologic core sampling, compiling and analyzing drillhole and QA/QC data, conducting property evaluations, and contributing to mineral resource estimations, many of which will be publicly reported. The position also prepares technical reports aligned with industry and international standards, such as scoping studies, preliminary economic assessments, and feasibility-level documents. The Senior Geologist communicates findings to clients clearly and professionally and provides mentorship and training to junior geological staff. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters

Requirements

A bachelor’s of science degree in geology, geological engineering, or related field
Minimum of 6-10 years of experience as a resource, exploration, mine development, and/or production geologist
Professional Geologist (PG) registration or ability to obtain license after employment
Demonstrated experience with: Drilling campaigns, mapping projects, sampling, and geologic and resource modeling
Industrial minerals, construction materials, cement, crushed stones, sand and gravels, and resource modeling
Proficient with industry recognized resource modeling and mining software, such as Carlson, Surpac and/or Vulcan, to develop geologic and resource model
Familiarity with geologic drillhole databases, exploration programs QA/QC, and drill-sample collection and processing procedures
Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel

Nice To Haves

A master’s of science degree in geology, geological engineering, or a related field
Experience with a variety of commodities and deposit types
Previous consulting experience in the mining industry
Mineralogy and/or geochemistry background
Ability and willingness to attain Qualified Person (QP) status under National Instrument (NI) 43-101 guidelines

Responsibilities

Performing geologic core sampling
Compiling and analyzing drillhole and QA/QC data
Conducting property evaluations
Contributing to mineral resource estimations
Preparing technical reports aligned with industry and international standards, such as scoping studies, preliminary economic assessments, and feasibility-level documents
Communicating findings to clients clearly and professionally
Providing mentorship and training to junior geological staff