Senior Environmental Geologist

Parsons Corporation•Denver, CO

3d•$63,600 - $111,300•Hybrid

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Senior Geologist for its team in Denver, with a strong emphasis on field work. The role supports environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation using current technologies and methodologies. It involves applying geological and environmental science principles to a range of field and office tasks, contributing to projects that aim to improve environmental safety and quality.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Geology or a related field.
Typically 5 or more years of related work experience.
Valid driver's license.
Ability and willingness to travel to and from field locations approximately 50% of the time.
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
Able to meet physical demands including extended standing, walking over rough or uneven terrain, lifting, and recurring bending or similar activities.
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
Ability to interact maturely and work self-sufficiently in an office or field setting or as part of a team.
Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement, splitting time among a Parsons office, a home office, and/or project locations in other states.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Geology or a related field.
Professional Geologist certification.
At least 5 years of environmental consulting experience combining field work, such as subcontractor or drilling oversight and groundwater or soil sampling, with office work, such as writing work plans and reports and coordinating field projects.
Familiarity with environmental regulations such as CERCLA and RCRA.

Responsibilities

Perform geological and environmental field and office tasks using standard scientific principles and theories.
Conduct independent field work and collect project-related field data.
Conduct or supervise soil, surface water, groundwater, sediment, and other environmental sampling.
Conduct or supervise soil classification and sampling during drilling, test pitting, and excavation.
Prioritize health and safety when executing field projects.
Complete field documentation, including activity hazard analysis forms, field reports, field notes, sampling records, and chain-of-custody forms.
Assist with geological and environmental analyses and interpretation, including hydrogeology and/or geochemistry.
Analyze and interpret environmental sample results in the context of the geological setting.
Prepare figures of environmental data, potentiometric surface maps, geologic maps, and cross sections.
Develop project materials and complete work plans or reports with technical oversight.
Assist with proposals, cost estimates, and soliciting bids from subcontractors and suppliers.
Coordinate with project managers to complete projects on time and within budget.
May provide technical supervision or guidance to lower-level geologists or environmental scientists.
May advise senior management on geology-related matters.
May manage site investigation projects of varying sizes.
Perform other associated responsibilities as appropriate.