Job Description:
Summary:
Barr is seeking a senior-level hydrogeologist or engineer to help grow our team of professionals that deliver services to the power industry regarding the CCR Rule. Specific areas of specialty include facility evaluation, hydrogeologic characterization, water management, clean closure assessments, statistical evaluation, feasibility studies, environmental permitting, and remediation.
Project responsibilities may include implementation of remediation and monitoring reporting under the 2015 CCR Rule as well as collaborating and coordinating with teams to provide compliance under the CCR Legacy Rule and programs. Project work may involve collecting hydrogeological field data and conducting data interpretation/evaluation; providing technical guidance on operational water management issues; and working with multidisciplinary teams (geochemists, hydrogeologists, hydrologists) on modeling studies.
Business development activities may include interacting with clients to identify and develop new project opportunities, which will include maintaining strong relationships with clients, developing proposals, and networking with clients and project partners at conferences. In addition to working with Barr’s mining clients, the successful candidate may support projects across Barr’s client portfolio, including the fuels, power, public, and manufacturing sectors.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, engineering, or a closely related discipline
- 10 years of work experience
- Experience designing and implementing hydrogeologic field investigation activities, including drilling and well construction; standard field sampling procedures for soil, rock, sediments, surface water and groundwater; and aquifer tests
- Knowledge of the CCR Rule, Legacy Rule, and monitoring networks and familiarity with the use of hydrogeologic data to support groundwater model development and calibration
- Strong technical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, ability to write well, and attention to detail
- Ability to interact and collaborate with a wide variety of external clients, subcontractors, and third-party stakeholders
- A flexible working style and the ability to work independently and with teams of specialists to meet client and project needs
- Willingness to travel and periodically adjust personal schedule to meet project needs
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in geology, hydrogeology, or engineering with an emphasis in hydrogeology
- Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one jurisdiction
- Experience with assessment of corrective action, remedy selection, treatability studies, and implementation of groundwater remedies
- Experience with impoundment closure plans, design, and implementation
- Recognized expertise in CCR demonstrated by regularly attending and presenting at conferences
A hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and one’s home office. This position can be based out of Barr's Bismarck, North Dakota; Salt Lake City, Utah; Duluth, Minneapolis, and Hibbing, Minnesota; Reno, Nevada; Denver, Colorado; Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor, Michigan; or Jefferson City, Missouri offices and may also be able to be filled remotely.
Colorado and Nevada Applicants Only:
Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $90,000–$120,000/year. Compensation will vary based on experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus. Our compensation comes in more ways than traditional base salary, and we believe that when all those elements are combined, our compensation is a competitive part of the total value proposition of working at Barr.
Benefits:
People report that they stay at Barr because of the camaraderie and career opportunities. Another draw is our competitive package of employee benefits, which includes professional development funding, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses, paid holidays, paid time off, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked).
NOTE: Some work locations 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.
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Open positions at Barr Engineering Co. do not have application deadlines. Barr Engineering Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
