Senior Environmental Geologist

Parsons•Denver, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Senior Geologist to join its team in Denver, with a strong interest in field work. The role performs geological and environmental tasks supporting environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation. Work includes independent field data collection, environmental sampling and soil classification, analysis and interpretation, preparation of figures and technical documents, and coordination with project teams. Field work is conducted with health and safety as the top priority. The position may also provide technical guidance to junior staff, advise senior management on geology-related matters, and manage site investigation projects of varying sizes. This is a hybrid role, splitting time between a Parsons office, a virtual office at home, and/or project locations, including locations in other states. The preferred location is Denver, Colorado. Travel to and from field locations is required approximately 50% of the time. A Fit for Duty exam is required after offer acceptance and before continuing in the hiring and onboarding process.

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 perform physical exertion, including extended standing, walking on rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces, lifting, and recurring bending or similar activities.
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work self-sufficiently in an office or field setting and as part of a team.

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.
Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement.

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, project 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 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 help complete projects on time and within budget.
Provide technical supervision or guidance to lower-level geologists or environmental scientists, as needed.
Advise senior management on geology-related matters, as needed.
Manage site investigation projects of varying sizes, as needed.
Perform other associated responsibilities as appropriate.