Water Resources Engineer – Entry Level – Permit Review Focus (Hybrid)

Description

• Reporting and presentation: provide written and oral technical guidance, prepare permit review summaries, and present findings to decision-making bodies.
• Technical analysis: perform calculations, conduct data analysis, and compile technical reports.
• Client support: provide occasional support for client meetings, audits, assessments, etc.
• Permitting and compliance: review development and construction plans for compliance with stormwater, erosion/sediment control, floodplain, and wetland management rules. Coordinate with permitting agencies, watershed district staff, public officials, and legal counsel. Evaluate stormwater plans and designs submitted by applicants.

Requirements

• 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 an office environment. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Software: strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and PDF editing software.
• Experience with erosion and sediment control practices.
• Education: bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering.
• Knowledge of floodplain and wetland management.
• Familiarity with stormwater management, earthwork and grading plans, and stormwater best management practices (BMPs).
• 3+ years of water resources experience.
• Regulatory knowledge: regulatory programs related to project work may include watershed districts, state and federal agencies, and municipalities, among others.
• Experience: minimum two years of relevant water resources experience.
• Working knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic computer modeling and water quality modeling (e.g., XP-SWMM, PCSWMM, HydroCAD, MIDS Calculator, P8).
• Basic understanding of water-related concepts, standards, and environmental regulations.
• Project design experience (e.g., subdivision site or roadway design, stormwater management facility design, etc.), including preparation of plans and specifications.
• Experience with ArcGIS.
• Experience with environmental regulations and permitting in Minnesota or the Midwest.

Benefits

• Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities
• 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
• 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
• Compensation: anticipated range of $70,000–90,000 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 exempt (salaried) under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• 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 can be based out of Barr's Minneapolis or Duluth, Minnesota, offices.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
• 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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance