Water/Wastewater Engineer – Mid Level (Hybrid)

Description

• Client engagement & business development: Coordinate with clients to deliver customized solutions, while contributing to mentoring, practice development, and business growth initiatives.
• Field support: Participate in site visits and short-term travel assignments to support project delivery and client engagement.
• Design & analysis: Perform technical analyses; select equipment; and develop detailed designs, drawings, and specifications for treatment systems and infrastructure.
• Technical reporting & compliance: Prepare technical reports and ensure all designs meet environmental standards and regulatory compliance.
• Project management & execution: Manage or support projects from planning through construction, including cost estimating, bid preparation, and construction administration.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration: Contribute to cross-functional project teams delivering engineering solutions for municipal and industrial clients, including those in mining, energy, and manufacturing sectors.

Requirements

• Driver’s license: Possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Software: Familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office software. Infrastructure Design experience is preferred.
• Travel expectation: Up to 15—35% with an average of 1—3 days of continuous job site presence.
• Willingness and ability to regularly travel.
• Licenses/certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) certification or ability to obtain within one year.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering from an accredited university.
• Physical requirements for the role may include lifting or moving field testing equipment. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Experience: 5—10 years of relevant experience, preferably working on projects directly related to job responsibilities described above at a consulting engineering or industrial workplace.
• 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.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
• Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities
• Compensation: Anticipated range of $80,000—95,000 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 can be based out of our Hibbing, Duluth, or Minneapolis, Minnesota office, with the expectation to visit the Barr office location at least one day per month.
• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 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
• 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
• Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance