Environmental Scientist – Mid Level (Hybrid)

Overview

Environmental scientist supporting water resources, field work, permitting and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• wetland surveys
• species assessments
• impact reporting
• permit drafting
• regulatory liaison
• field investigations

Tasks

-Field support: conducting wetland delineations, inventories, functional assessments, protected species assessments, botanical inventories, and other ecological field investigations. -Environmental impact and reporting: performing desktop and field-based threatened and endangered species reviews and other biological and/or natural resources inventories (i.e., raptor surveys, migratory bird surveys, noxious weed inventories, etc.). -Permitting and regulatory support: conducting and writing environmental impact assessments and related documentation, interpreting regulatory and permitting processes, communicating with regulatory agencies and client contacts, and developing and reviewing environmental permit applications.

Requirements

• cad
• gis
• bachelor's
• pws certification
• 8+ years
• driver's license

What You Bring

-Travel requirement: daily travel to field and client sites within the state of North Dakota during peak season. Up to 10 percent domestic field/on-site work involving short-term, out-of-town assignments. -Physical requirements: walking up to 10 miles per day in extreme temperatures of up to 90+ degrees Fahrenheit. -Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future. -Familiarity with CAD or GIS tools (ArcGIS, Collector, etc.). -Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/studies/policy, ecology, natural resources management, biology, botany, or a related natural resources field. -Wetland delineation, wetland functional assessment, wetland restoration design and construction, and restoration project monitoring, contracting, and management experience. -Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience related to the job responsibilities described above. -Experience with state and federal environmental review, regulatory interpretation, and permitting processes (including EAW, EA, and EIS) in the Midwest. -Licenses/certifications: must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. -Travel: ability and willingness to travel to site and client locations. -Professional Wetland Scientist Certification.

Benefits

-Compensation: anticipated range of $75,000–95,000 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. -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 -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 -Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care -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 Bismarck, North Dakota, office. -Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities

About Barr Engineering Co.

-Specializes in solving complex challenges for industries such as energy, water resources, and infrastructure. -Known for expertise in environmental sustainability, working on both large and small projects with a strong track record. -Portfolio includes energy projects, industrial systems, government infrastructure, and utilities. -Highly respected for commitment to delivering technically innovative and cost-effective solutions. -Interdisciplinary team collaborates across sectors to offer seamless, multi-faceted project execution. -Known for addressing not just technical needs, but also environmental and regulatory challenges.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-must be authorized to work in the u.s. without barr sponsorship now or in the future.