Environmental Scientist/Geologist

Parsons Corporation•Lombard, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Environmental Scientist or Geologist to join our team! In this role, you will perform a variety of routine and nonroutine tasks in support of the professional staff within the environmental group. Work assignments may be in the office and/or at field sites. A willingness to travel is expected. 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! Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a science curriculum related to the assigned discipline
3+ years of related work experience
Ability to work at high elevations; lift and carry 30+ pounds; pull, stand, and work in confined spaces; crouch for long periods of time; and work under inclement cold weather conditions
Knowledge of methods and precautions in storing and handling chemicals.
Ability to work with others in a professional team environment, as well as independently when required
Security Clearance Requirement: None

Responsibilities

Conduct field investigations activities and maintains documentation in record logs.
Independently performs routine environmental media sampling including but not limited to soil, soil gas, groundwater, surface water, sediment sampling; Drilling oversight: installation of soil borings and monitoring wells; monitoring well development; monitoring well slug testing; soil and rock borehole logging; Excavation oversight; contractor oversight and coordination at retail and commercial bulk petroleum facilities; Operations and Maintenance: support operations, maintenance and monitoring of remediation systems (e.g., fluid monitoring and sampling, oil mobility and recoverability evaluation),.
Assist in data compilation and interpretation pertinent to remediation system operations and performance.
Must be able to use environmental sampling equipment and monitoring devices.
Schedule and coordinate subcontractor activities (as needed)
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