Associate Environmental Scientist

Parsons Corporation is seeking an Associate Environmental Scientist in Perth Amboy, NJ. The role involves field sampling, data analysis, and project management support for environmental projects. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and be able to work in various weather conditions. Desired skills include knowledge of environmental regulations and effective communication. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing employee wellbeing.
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Associate Environmental Scientist to join our team! In this role you will get to put your skills to work on complex environmental projects to make the world a cleaner place!

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+ 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 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.

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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