Parsons Corporation is seeking an Associate Geologist / Environmental Scientist to join their team focused on environmental site characterization and remediation. The role involves performing geological and environmental tasks, with a significant amount of fieldwork required, and the opportunity to transition to more office-based work as the career progresses.
Responsibilities
- Perform various field and office tasks requiring the application of standard geological and environmental science principles and theories
- Conduct soil, surface water, groundwater, sediment, and other environmental sampling
- Soil classification and sampling during drilling, test pitting, and excavation activities
- Assist with supervision of 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
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Geology or related field and typically 0+ years of related work experience
- A familiarity with related environmental rules and regulations is preferred
- Ability to work in a hybrid work arrangement. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Parsons office (Denver area), virtual office at your own home, and project locations throughout Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, California, and potentially other states. The candidate for this position shall be located in the Denver area
- A valid driver's license, the ability and willingness to travel to and from field locations up to 70% of the time
- Should be able-bodied as the 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
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid time off
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Flexible work schedules
- Holidays
Company Overview
Parsons is an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm for national security and global infrastructure markets. It was founded in 1944, and is headquartered in Pasadena, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.parsons.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Parsons Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 2 in 2022, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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