Associate Environmental Scientist

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Job Description:

Ready to put your skills to work on complex environmental projects? Are you great with people and have willingness to work hard to get the job done and make the world a better place? Parsons is looking for you!

We are currently looking for a talented Associate Environmental Scientist.

Responsibilities:

• Under close supervision, performs a variety of environmental sampling and analytical tasks by applying basic scientific techniques.
• The Scientist at this level is in a developmental mode, being trained in the utilization of relevant theories and practices and gaining exposure to Company procedures.
• Performs tasks targeted to ensure the health and safety of workers and clients.
• Performs various scientific tasks related to environmental or hazardous waste projects such as field work, sampling, and assisting in report preparation. Some assignments involve the use of computer applications (e.g., spreadsheets, etc.). Willingness to travel and/or relocate to field sites is expected.
• Performs various field and office tasks requiring the application of basic scientific principles and fundamental theories.
• Tasks may include sampling air, water, and soil.
• Reviews and analyzes data collected in environmental and health sampling programs.
• Researches and compiles background data in support of an environmental project.
• May assist in permit application development.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a science curriculum related to the assigned discipline and typically up to 3 years of related work experience
• Familiarity with software packages typically associated with the discipline is preferred

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

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!

Salary Range: $21.88 - $38.27

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position requires a Fit for Duty exam as part of the job requirements. Successful completion of this exam(s) will be required post offer acceptance, prior to you being able to continue in the hiring process and onboarding.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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