Environmental Consultant – Senior Level (Hybrid)

Description

• Interpersonal savvy: build and sustain strong relationships with clients, regulatory personnel, and internal teams. Collaborate across disciplines to align technical approaches with client goals while contributing to a positive, inclusive team culture.
• Business development: identify and pursue new project opportunities, contribute to marketing and proposal efforts, and actively participate in professional networking to grow Barr’s presence in the Intermountain West.
• Technical knowledge: lead complex site investigations and remediation design efforts using advanced technical expertise. Apply a strong understanding of contaminated media, regulatory frameworks, and emerging technologies to deliver effective, site-specific environmental solutions.
• Problem solving: evaluate intricate site conditions, data sets, and stakeholder needs to develop creative and compliant remediation strategies. Anticipate and navigate regulatory, technical, and logistical challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
• Project management: oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage scopes, schedules, and budgets, and help ensure project quality, safety, and performance standards are consistently met. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff as part of project execution.
• Communication: develop high-quality technical deliverables and clear, concise reports. Communicate complex technical information effectively to clients, regulators, and diverse internal and external audiences through presentations, meetings, and written documentation.

Requirements

• Licenses/certifications: registered Professional Engineer or Geologist or ability to become registered within one year.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.
• Software: strong computer skills, including word processing and use of spreadsheets. Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Travel expectation: willingness to travel and periodically adjust personal schedule to meet project needs (including up to 10%; project needs will vary seasonally and over time.
• Education: bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil, geological, or chemical engineering; geology or hydrogeology; or related disciplines.
• Experience: 9 or more years of relevant experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer or Geologist or ability to become registered within one year.
• Previous consulting experience.
• Driver’s license: possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Work environment: ability to work in locations that may feature rough terrain typical of construction sites and may also require entering and working in facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Job assignments may involve work on waste disposal sites and sites requiring cleanup of hazardous materials. An OSHA-mandated physical exam may be required. Safety training will be provided. Applicants may be asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of specific clients. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Registered certified consultant.
• 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) certification.
• Master’s degree in engineering, geology, or a related discipline.

Benefits

• 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
• Hybrid: 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 Barr's Salt Lake City, Utah, office.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
• Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities
• Compensation: Anticipated range of $100,000–$140,000 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.
• 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
• Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities
• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance