Geologist/Environmental Scientist

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Geologist / Environmental Scientist to join our team! In this role you will get to perform a variety of general geological and field tasks by applying standard geological and/or hydrogeological techniques and analyses.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Performs various field and office tasks requiring the application of standard geological principles and theories.
• Conducts soil, surface water, groundwater, sediment, and other environmental sampling programs.
• Oversees and provides technical guidance for stratigraphic and groundwater drilling programs.
• Supervision of drillers and other subcontractors.
• Assists in the geological mapping and in performing basic geologic analyses and interpretation.
• Analyzes and interprets geological data, which may include hydrogeology and/or hydrogeochemistry.
• Analyzes and interprets environmental sample analysis results within the context of the geological setting.
• Describes and classifies soils and rocks with accuracy.
• Prepares geologic maps and cross sections, which may include potentiometric surface maps and hydrographs.
• Develops materials and assists in completing reports on finished field work.
• Assists in geologic report preparation.
• May provide technical guidance to lower-level Geologists.
• 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 and typically 3+ years of related work experience.
• Working knowledge of software packages typically used in geological analyses is required. A familiarity with related environmental rules and regulations is preferred.
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces, climb, kneel and stoop.
• Ability to work outdoors, sometimes in extreme weather conditions
• Must clear a background check, including an MVR check

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: $55,300.00 - $96,800.00

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 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, 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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