Environmental Engineer – Senior Level – Remediation Focus (Hybrid)

Barr Engineering is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer for its Bismarck, ND office, focusing on the remediation of contaminated sites. Responsibilities include managing teams, preparing technical reports, conducting assessments, and project management. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 10 years of experience. A hybrid work arrangement is available, allowing for a mix of office and home work. Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $125,000 annually.
Job Description:

Summary:

Barr is seeking an environmental engineer to join its Bismarck office and undertake challenging and progressive work on projects related to the investigation, evaluation, and remediation of contaminated sites. Work may include managing multidisciplinary teams; preparing technical work plans and reports; coordinating ASTM Phase I environmental site assessments; investigating contaminated soil, sediment, groundwater, and vapor intrusion; conducting remediation technology evaluations and feasibility studies; developing site management strategies, remedial design, and response action plans; and coordinating site remediation activities.

Project responsibilities may also include preparing cost estimates and contracting for investigation activities; developing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets; conducting communications, meetings, and negotiations with clients and regulatory agency personnel; providing overall project management; and mentoring junior staff. 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.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil, geological, or chemical engineering or related disciplines
• 10 or more years of relevant work experience
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members, regulators, and clients
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness
• Strong computer skills including word processing and use of spreadsheets
• 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 (including up to 10% travel; project needs will vary seasonally and over time)
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship Barr, now or in the future
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in engineering or a related discipline
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to become registered within one year
• 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) certification
• Project management and leadership experience with complex projects
• Experience conducting communications, meetings, and negotiations with clients and regulatory and agency personnel
• Experience with staff mentoring, building client relationships, and business development

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.

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $100,000–$125,000/year. This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). 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. Barr has a “no retained earnings” model and distributes all its profit to our employees through our bonus plan and ESOP.

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 (accrues on all hours worked), and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked). Barr’s benefits package offerings include:
• Professional development funding
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, provided through profit distribution
• Cash bonus
• 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

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.