GEOLOGIST/SCIENTIST – ENVIROMENTAL

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Job Description:

We celebrate 80 years supporting global initiatives in infrastructure, water, energy, power, renewables, environmental, healthcare, education, and communications. Parsons is a great place to express yourself, expand your career, and apply your energy and dedication to building a better world. Through our construction and environmental services, we’ve built a stellar reputation to match our world-class projects. Now let us help you build your career today.

We are looking for a Geologist (or related field) that exhibits great problem-solving skills and a “can do” approach. In this role, you will work with a team of experts, supporting various environmental projects, that includes soil, sediment, and groundwater remediation, from initial investigations through remediation and site closeouts. Under general supervision, performs a variety of general geological and environmental field tasks and office reporting, by applying standard environmental techniques and analyses. A candidate at this level applies experience and increasing proficiency in the use of environmental assessment and remediation, practices, and company policies. Some assignments involve the use of computer software applications (e.g., spreadsheets, GIS, CAD, etc.). Willingness to relocate to central Michigan is required and willingness to travel on occasion is desired, but not necessary for the immediate role.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Performs various project related field and office tasks requiring the application of standard environmental principles and practices.
• Independently performs site investigations and environmental media sampling including but not limited to soil, surface water, groundwater, sediment; soil boring and monitoring well installation; geotechnical drilling; monitoring well development; low-flow groundwater sampling; soil gas sampling; monitoring well slug testing; soil borehole logging; excavation oversight; contractor oversight.
• Responsible for the application of and conformance with company and client health and safety programs while performing or overseeing tasks.
• Assist in the preparation of project planning and task documentation including safety assessments, scope of work document, field task summary documents, file management.
• Coordinate and plan multiple events simultaneously ensuring all project stakeholders are properly engaged.
• Analyzes and interprets environmental sample analysis results within the context of the site-specific setting and project objectives.
• Develops technical documents and assists in completing reports on finished field work.
• Assist in the preparation of geologic maps and cross sections, which may include potentiometric surface maps and hydrographs.
• Capable of working independently at project sites to complete a scope of work and communicating status back to project personnel.
• Take direction from senior managers on different projects.
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with project personnel, co-workers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Position involves report writing and e-mail communication; as such, it is preferable that the applicant enjoys these activities. Applicant must possess good writing skills and attention to detail for preparation of project reports and plans.
• Position requires occasional overtime and is compensated for their time.

Preferred Education /Experience:

• 4-year degree in Geology, Petroleum Geology, Environmental Engineering, Soil Science, or other Environmental Science-related field and 3+ years of experience performing the tasks outlined in the above Specific Responsibilities.
• Oil & Gas well drilling/exploration/abandonment experience a plus.

Skills/Competencies:

• Working knowledge of software typically used in environmental analyses and reporting is required.
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40-HR training a plus.
• Working knowledge of Michigan environmental regulatory programs (Part 201, 213, 615) is a plus.
• Perform operation and maintenance of various types of monitoring/remediation systems (leachate collection/pump and treat/air sparge/recovery/etc) a plus.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Not Applicable/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: $54,600.00 - $95,600.00

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!