Water/Wastewater Engineer – Entry Level (Hybrid)

Description

• Project support and execution: prepare engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design documentation. Contribute to project reports and help develop cost estimates for engineering solutions.
• Technical reporting and compliance: prepare technical reports to evaluate alternatives and help ensure all designs meet environmental standards and regulatory compliance.
• 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 mining, energy, and manufacturing sectors.
• Field sampling and bench and pilot testing: perform field sampling for clients and bench and pilot testing in Barr’s laboratory or at client sites to evaluate and fine-tune water and wastewater treatment design bases.
• Design and analysis: perform technical analyses such as mass balances, process calculations, and cost estimates; select equipment; and develop detailed designs, drawings, and specifications for treatment systems and infrastructure.

Requirements

• Willingness and ability to regularly travel.
• Experience: 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• 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.
• Driver’s license: possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Software: familiarity with Microsoft Office software.
• Travel expectation: up to 25% with an average of 1—3 days of continuous job site presence.
• 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.
• Education: bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, biosystems, or chemical engineering from an accredited university.

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
• 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
• 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 Minneapolis, Minnesota, office with the expectation to visit the Barr office location at least one day per month.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
• 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
• Compensation: anticipated range of $70,000–$76,000 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.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance