Water/Wastewater Engineer – Senior Level (Hybrid)

Description

• Field support: participate in site visits and short-term travel assignments to support project delivery and client engagement.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration: contribute to cross-functional project teams delivering engineering solutions for municipal and industrial clients, including those in the mining, energy, and manufacturing sectors.
• Client engagement and business development: coordinate with clients to deliver customized solutions, while contributing to mentoring, practice development, and business growth initiatives.
• Design and analysis: perform technical analyses, select equipment, and develop detailed designs, drawings, and specifications for treatment systems and infrastructure.

Requirements

• Licenses/certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• Master’s degree in civil, environmental or chemical engineering.
• More than 15 years of experience working on projects directly related to job responsibilities described above at a consulting engineering firm.
• Physical requirements: exposure to work in a laboratory setting, including bench-scale testing and wastewater analysis. Exposure to treatment plant operations. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Software: Familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office software.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience, preferrable working on projects directly related to job responsibilities described above.
• Technical reporting and compliance: prepare technical reports and help ensure all designs meet environmental standards and regulatory compliance. Experience with preparation of and managing preparation of engineering plans and specifications, equipment selection, and cost estimating.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.
• Work environment: ability to work in locations that feature rough terrain typical of construction sites with limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Driver’s license: Possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Education: bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering from an accredited university.
• Project management and execution: manage or support projects from planning through construction, including cost estimating, bid preparation, and construction administration. Demonstrated effectiveness in building working relationships as well as leading and working with multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Compensation: anticipated range of $105,000–$132,000 annually. Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. This position is classified as Exempt, (salaried) under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Work Location: a hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of our Minneapolis, Duluth or Hibbing Minnesota offices, with the expectation to visit the Barr office location at least one day per month.
• Work/life balance: Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave
• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
• Travel expectation: up to 25 percent. Work may involve short-term, out-of-town assignments in the field, for client visits, or at another Barr office.
• Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders
• Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance