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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Environmental Scientist to join our team! We use the latest technologies and methodologies to perform environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation, delivering a cleaner, safer planet for our customers and future generations. In this role you will get to perform a variety of geological and environmental tasks.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform various field and office tasks requiring the application of standard geological and environmental science principles and theories

• Assist and conduct soil, surface water, groundwater, sediment, and other environmental sampling

• Soil classification and sampling during drilling, test pitting, and excavation activities

• Supervise drillers and other subcontractors

• Execute field projects with health and safety as the top priority

• Complete field documentation such as activity hazard analysis (AHA) forms, project field reports, field notes, sampling records, and chain-of-custody forms

• Assist in geologic and environmental analyses and interpretation, which may include hydrogeology and/or geochemistry

• Analyze and interpret environmental sample analysis results within the context of the geological setting

• Prepare figures of environmental data, potentiometric surface maps, geologic maps, and cross sections

• Develop materials and assist in completing reports on finished field work

• May provide technical guidance to lower-level geologists or environmental scientists

• Work with project managers, using interpersonal and organizational skills, to ensure projects are completed on time and budget

• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology or related field and typically 3+ years of related work experience

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• A familiarity with related environmental rules and regulations is preferred

• This work requires some physical exertion such as extended periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; lifting; recurring bending or similar activities

• Work in adverse weather conditions (e.g., hot, cold, rain, snow)

• Demonstrated proficiency in both written and oral communication skills

• Maturity in interaction and ability to operate self-sufficiently in the field or as part of a team

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range: 

$25.34 - $44.33

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position requires a Fit for Duty exam as part of the job requirements. Successful completion of this exam(s) will be required post offer acceptance, prior to you being able to continue in the hiring process and onboarding.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!