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Job Description:
Parsons is now hiring an Entry Level Environmental Scientist for our rapidly expanding environmental and remediation sector. This role will be based out of Bridgewater, NJ.
In this position you will perform various scientific field and office assignments requiring the application of basic principles and fundamental theories studied in a Bachelor’s Degree university environmental or earth sciences program.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Performs various field sampling and office tasks requiring the application of basic scientific principles and fundamental theories.
- Completion of field documentation such as activity hazard analysis (AHA) forms, project field reports, field notes, and chain-of-custody forms.
- Supervision of drillers and other subcontractors.
- Reviews and analyzes data collected in environmental sampling programs.
- Researches and compiles background data in support of an environmental project.
- Work with Project Managers, using interpersonal and organizational skills, to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's Degree in a science curriculum related to the assigned discipline and typically 0-3 years of related work experience.
- Familiarity with software packages typically associated with the discipline is preferred.
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
- Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, bend, kneel, and climb.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- OSHA 40 HAZWOPER certification preferred
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Capability to understand, interpret, and adhere to environmental rules and regulations as they apply to field work.
- Willingness to follow applicable Standard Operating Procedures and regulatory requirements while performing various environmental field sampling and inspection tasks.
- Effectively communicate field observations and daily activities to Project Management.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, 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 new possibilities.
Salary Range:
$25.34 - $44.33
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 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 committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
