Air Quality Scientist/Engineer – Emissions Monitoring Focus – Entry Level (Hybrid)

Barr Engineering Co • Edina, MN

71d • Hybrid

About The Position

Barr’s air quality testing and monitoring group is seeking motivated individuals to join its team in tackling challenging projects across the air quality field. This group provides innovative solutions to meet the air quality testing needs of Barr’s mining, fuels, power, and manufacturing clients. The person in this role will sample, analyze, monitor, and report emissions of various air sources to support our clients in meeting regulatory permitting and compliance requirements. A successful candidate for this position is looking for a balance between hands-on and desk work and is eager to travel to new places across the United States. The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors in various weather conditions at various industrial sites and facilities while always maintaining a safety-first mindset. This person is comfortable performing their testing and monitoring duties at heights of approximately 100 feet or more. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and works well in teams. They are also interested in professional development and growing into a project manager role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering-related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fieldwork experience through internships, relevant coursework, or other related roles.
• Laboratory/chemistry experience or relevant coursework.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Mechanical aptitude, whether personal or professional (e.g., calibrating lab equipment, use of standard hand tools, mechanical hobbies).
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Availability and willingness to regularly travel up to 60 percent of the time, with the potential for greater levels of periodic travel to meet client needs.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, move, and position equipment weighing up to 70 pounds, including moving equipment overhead, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to safely work at elevated heights, including work platforms, structures, or roof tops of approximately 100 feet or more above grade, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to traverse uneven terrain and work in varying outdoor weather and environmental conditions.
• Possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Willing and able to meet DOT physical requirements for driving company pickups and trailers, generally ranging from 10,000 pounds to 26,000 pounds.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of air-emission test methods.
• Experience with air-emission sampling equipment and conducting air-emission stack tests.
• Experience evaluating environmental data and preparing reports.
• Experience driving a pickup truck and trailer.
• Training will be provided in this role on how to tow a trailer with a truck, but all must be willing and able to learn.

Responsibilities

• Conducting and managing air-emissions sampling at industrial facilities.
• Summarizing data collected from field sessions and compiling reports for submission to clients and regulatory authorities.
• Communicating and working with clients to fulfill their needs while on site, in addition to providing regulatory support remotely.
• Maintaining and repairing the team’s equipment at the shop and while in the field.
• Planning and preparing equipment for mobilizations as well as demobilizing and/or turning equipment around for the next project.
• Preparing and driving a company pickup truck and trailer to client sites for field sessions.
• Communicate questions, progress, and potential issues to project teams early and clearly.

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
• Profit distribution through annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders
• Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities
• 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
• Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level