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Parsons Corporation Field Geophysicist Intern in Centreville, Virginia
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for a Field Geophysicist Intern to join our team for the summer of 2025! In this position, you will join an industry leading team collecting geophysical data to support MMRP (Military Munitions Response Program) investigations and remediation projects. The goal of the internship is to gain knowledge and experience in performing geophysical surveys using various types of equipment and sensors. Additionally, the internship will help progress your college career and give you exposure to the MMRP industry for making future career decisions. You will be working closely with a Project Geophysicist, Site Geophysicist, and Geophysical Team Lead as you are mentored throughout the summer.
What you will be doing before field activities:
Taking the 40 Hour HAZWOPER course
Completion of medical physical
Reviewing project work plans
What you will be doing in the field:
Conducting quality control tests and collecting digital geophysical data and GPS data.
Acquiring geophysical data using EM61-MK2, MetalMapper, MPV, UltraTEM, and APEX.
Conducting or monitoring daily quality control tests of equipment and methods as well as documenting test results.
Troubleshooting issues with sensors and/or collected data and running diagnostic tests as needed.
What required skills you bring:
Must be enrolled in geophysics, geology, or related field curriculum and have completed at least one year of studies.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of file transfer/sharing systems.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Special Job Requirements:
Will be required to obtain OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training upon start (at company expense).
Extensive travel to field sites required, 100%
Fieldwork involves performing physically demanding tasks and working 10-hour days (typically 4 to 5 10-hour days per week), potentially in adverse field conditions (cold, hot, high wind, dusty environment, rough terrain) in remote locations.
Ability to carry up to 50 lbs.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
Salary Range:
$14.66 - $24.95
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 401K!
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.
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