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Environmental Scientist​/Geologist

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Parsons
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-05
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Compliance, Geology / Geoscience
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55300 - 96800 USD Yearly USD 55300.00 96800.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Environmental Scientist or Geologist to join our team!

In this role, you will perform a variety of routine and nonroutine tasks in support of the professional staff within the environmental group. Work assignments may be in the office and/or at field sites. A willingness to travel is expected.

What You’ll Be Doing:
  • Conduct field investigations activities and maintain documentation in record logs.
  • Independently perform routine environmental media sampling including soil, soil gas, groundwater, surface water, sediment sampling.
  • Drilling oversight: installation of soil borings and monitoring wells; monitoring well development; monitoring well slug testing; soil and rock borehole logging.
  • Excavation oversight; contractor oversight and coordination at retail and commercial bulk petroleum facilities.
  • Operations and Maintenance: support operations, maintenance and monitoring of remediation systems (e.g., fluid monitoring and sampling, oil mobility and recoverability evaluation).
  • Assist in data compilation and interpretation pertinent to remediation system operations and performance.
  • Must be able to use environmental sampling equipment and monitoring devices.
  • Schedule and coordinate subcontractor activities as needed.
  • Responsible for the application of and conformance with company and client health and safety programs while performing or overseeing tasks.
  • Assist in the preparation of project planning and task documentation including safety assessments, scope of work document, field task summary documents, file management.
What Required Skills You’ll Bring:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a science curriculum related to the assigned discipline.
  • 3 years of related work experience.
  • Ability to work at high elevations; lift and carry 30 pounds; pull, stand, and work in confined spaces; crouch for long periods of time; and work under inclement cold weather conditions.
  • Knowledge of methods and precautions in storing and handling chemicals.
  • Ability to work with others in a professional team environment, as well as independently when required.
Security Clearance Requirement:

None

Salary Range:

$55,300.00 – $96,800.00

Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off, paid flexible holidays, and flexible work schedules.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) retirement plans.
  • Life insurance.
  • Health and wellness programs including weekly meditation and wellness activities.
  • Financial wellness programs and employee assistance program.
  • Veteran support including paid active‑duty military leave and pay during transition.
Job Requirements:

This position requires a Fit for Duty exam as part of the job requirements. Successful completion of this exam will be required post‑offer acceptance.

Equal Opportunity

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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