Senior Environmental Geologist

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a talented Senior Geologist to join our team in Denver, particularly someone who has a strong affinity for performing field work! Our team uses the latest technologies and methodologies to perform environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation, delivering a cleaner, safer planet for our customers and future generations. In this role you will get to perform a variety of geological and environmental tasks.

• →Perform various field and office tasks requiring the application of standard geological and environmental science principles and theories.
• →Perform independent field work and gather all types of field data pertinent to the assigned project.
• →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 activities.
• →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 complete work plans or reports with some technical oversight.
• →Assist in preparation of proposals and cost estimates and in soliciting bids from subcontractors/suppliers.
• →Work with project managers, using interpersonal and organizational skills, to ensure projects are completed on time and budget.
• →May provide technical supervision or guidance to lower-level geologists or environmental scientists.
• →May serve in an advisory capacity to senior management on specific geology-related matters.
• →May manage site investigation projects of varying size.

• →Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology or related field and typically 5+ years of related work experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field, with a Master's degree preferred
• Certification as a professional Geologist is preferred.

• 5+ years of environmental consulting work experience with a mix of field experience (subcontractor/drilling oversight, groundwater/soil sampling, etc.) and office experience (writing work plans, reports, coordinating field projects, etc.).

• Familiarity with related environmental rules and regulations (such as CERCLA, RCRA, etc.).

• Ability to work in a hybrid work arrangement. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Parsons office, virtual office at your own home, and/or project locations other states. Ideally, the candidate for this position shall be located in Denver, CO.
• A valid driver’s license, the ability and willingness to travel to and from field locations approximately 50% 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.
• Ability to 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 office or field or as part of a team.

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