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Parsons Corporation Principal Geologist in Pasadena, California
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Geologist and Project Manager to join our Environmental team in southern California! In this role you will get to work within a highly-skilled team to deliver a cleaner, safer planet for our customers and future generations. Our team uses the latest technologies and methodologies to perform complex and important environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation projects. We are hiring colleagues with an entrepreneurial spirit who thrive on professional challenges in a high energy environment.
Responsibilities :
Develop and conduct complex field work and/or oversee field teams and subcontractors to gather various types of geological, hydrogeological, and other field data.
Prepare, oversee, and/or review well-written, thorough, and high-quality environmental technical documents such as reports, technical memoranda, project plans, proposals, subcontracts, powerpoint slides, maps, figures, cross sections, and geologic logs.
Evaluate and draw conclusions from analytical, geological, environmental, and field data.
Work independently with minimal oversight on slightly to moderately complex assignments.
May supervise or oversee junior- to mid- level environmental staff, directing project tasks.
Serve in an advisory capacity to senior management on specific geology related matters.
Ensure quality control in assigned tasks.
Manage environmental investigation or remediation projects of varying size to ensure projects are completed within scope, schedule, and budget.
Work closely with Program and Project Managers, and financial, procurement, scientific technical, field, and administrative staff, using interpersonal and organizational skills, to achieve project goals.
Assist in coordination/training activities with other Parsons staff.
Assist in preparation of proposals and cost estimates and in soliciting bids from subcontractors/suppliers.
Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Geology or related field and 10+ years of related work experience, including experience as a project manager and task leader in the environmental consulting field.
California certified Professional Geologist certification
Successful completion of Parsons’ Project Manager Training upon hire
Strong technical knowledge of environmental, geologic, and hydrogeologic concepts and practices.
Knowledge of California environmental regulations, specifically those for California DTSC.
Ability to work in a hybrid work arrangement. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time between a home office and project locations throughout California. Ideally this position will be located in southern California.
Experience in delivering well-written, thorough, and high-quality technical reports, project plans, subcontract statements of work, proposals, cost estimates, and meeting presentation materials, financial tracking, and leading teams.
Significant experience conducting and overseeing field programs (subcontractor oversight, various types of drilling, aquifer tests, and groundwater, soil, soil vapor, and air sampling).
Maturity in interaction with staff of all levels and backgrounds, clients, regulators, subcontractors, the public, and other stakeholders.
Required skills: excellent written and oral communication, problem-solving, leadership, effective delegation, attention to detail, organization, adaptability, and ability to work both independently or collaboratively within a team.
A valid driver’s license and the ability and willingness to travel occasionally to and from field locations within California.
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:
$83,300.00 - $145,800.00
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+.
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Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
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