Environmental Engineer – Entry Level (Hybrid)

Description

• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by site conditions.
• Problem solving: contribute to evaluating site conditions and identifying potential solutions to environmental challenges. Learn how to apply regulatory knowledge and scientific reasoning to real-world scenarios.
• Technical knowledge: apply foundational engineering principles to support site investigations, environmental sampling, and data collection. Assist in the analysis of environmental data and contribute to the development of remediation approaches.
• Project support: help coordinate field activities and logistics, including contractor oversight and equipment preparation. Assist in tracking project progress and documenting key milestones.
• Communication: produce clear field notes, chain-of-custody and data summaries, figures, and draft report sections/emails for review. Provide concise status updates to project managers and stakeholders.
• Interpersonal savvy: effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to align technical work with project objectives while fostering strong, productive working relationships.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.
• Capable of standing, walking, kneeling, or crouching for extended periods.
• GPA: Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Travel expectation: willingness to travel and periodically adjust personal schedule to meet project needs (including up to 25% travel and 50-65% fieldwork expected; project needs will vary seasonally and over time).
• Education: master’s degree in civil, chemical, environmental, or geological engineering or a related field.
• Ability to safely operate or work around environmental monitoring and sampling equipment.
• Training: 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) certification.
• Software: strong computer skills, including word processing and use of spreadsheets. Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations.
• Education: bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil, geological, or chemical engineering, or a related engineering degree.
• 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 the 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.
• Experience: 1–3 years of experience working on construction or environmental sites.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork in varying outdoor conditions (e.g., heat, cold, rain, uneven terrain).
• Driver’s license: Possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Licenses/certifications: Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certified or ability to obtain certification within one year.
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Compensation: anticipated range of $70,000–80,000 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.
• 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
• 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 Minneapolis, Minnesota, office.
• 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