Environmental Scientist

Parsons Corporation•East Chicago, IN

2d•$23 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Associate Scientist to join our team! In this role you will apply your technical skills on complex environmental remediation projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a science curriculum related to the assigned discipline
0+ years of related work experience
Strong verbal and written communication including technical writing ability.
Data formatting, summarization, and visualization.
Understanding of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Clean driving record
Ability to work independently, outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions, typical of Midwest US.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in an environmental field preferred.
Prior experience with low-flow groundwater sampling methods preferred.
Current OSHA HAZWOPER certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform environmental monitoring and sampling of various media including but not limited to groundwater and soil.
Conduct light non-aqueous phase liquid (LNAPL) and hydrogeologic field investigations.
Operate, inspect, and troubleshoot various equipment for environmental remediation systems.
Collect site data, provide documentation for site activities, and prepare written reports.
Provide contractor oversight for construction and drilling projects.
Collaborate with a cross-disciplinary project team to execute field investigations and system optimization initiatives.
Expand your expertise into areas such as contaminant fate and transport, remediation strategy and risk assessment, and project management.