Senior Geologist

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Virginia
R171140
Scientific
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When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Environmental Geologist to join our team! The selected candidate will have performed remedial investigations on large petroleum contaminated properties, former MGP sites, and Superfund sites.  In addition to working in the field, you may also assist in preparing proposals and cost estimates and soliciting bids from subcontractors/suppliers.   In this role you will independently perform field work and gather data pertinent to the assigned projects; performing soil, surface water, groundwater, and sediment sampling programs; conducting geological, hydrogeologic, and hydrochemistry analyses; overseeing subcontractors in the field; and authoring geologic reports on finished field work.     

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Detail-oriented, team player with good written and oral communication, analytical, organization, and time management skills
  • Task management including preparation of proposals and cost estimates, field team management, schedule management, and project organization
  • Collaborates with Project Manager to establish project schedule and budget, and monitors progress in meeting schedule and budget requirements.
  • Develops project documents, processes, and procedures required to support quality control and final project deliverables.
  • Collaborates with Project Manager to determine number of hours required for successful completion of project tasks.  Anticipates project staffing needs, identifies and interviews available personnel, and makes staffing assignments in accordance with schedule requirements.
  • Anticipates problems and works with client, architects/engineers, subcontractors, and Project Manager to identify and implement corrective actions.
  • Performs independent field work and gathers all types of field data pertinent to the assigned project.
  • Develops materials and completes reports on finished field work.
  • Assists in preparation of proposals and cost estimates and in soliciting bids from subcontractors/suppliers.
  • May supervise one or more lower-level Geologists or Technicians, including reviewing geologic analyses, assessments, interpretations, and other types of reports.
  • May manage site investigation projects of varying size. Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.


 

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field
  • 5+ years of related work experience
  • Certification as a professional Geologist is preferred
     

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in 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 what's next!

Salary Range: $62,300.00 - $109,000.00

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 will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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!

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COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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