Blasting Engineer – Senior Level (Hybrid)

Barr Engineering Co • Duluth, MN

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

Barr is seeking a senior blasting engineer to join our innovative and collaborative team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in supporting clients’ projects and this growing practice at Barr. Services will include consulting with clients and supporting projects in construction, quarrying, and mining related to rock excavation, blast design, vibration analysis, rock fragmentation analysis, and technical troubleshooting. Work will also include project management, mine planning, reporting and documentation, and training. This role also involves mentoring and leading other team members while interfacing with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in geotechnical engineering, mining engineering, geological engineering, or civil engineering with blasting or geotechnical emphasis.
• Graduate degree in geotechnical engineering; master's degree is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain one is preferred.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• Willingness and ability to regularly travel.
• Experience with blast planning, design, implementation, and evaluation; vibration measurement and analysis; specification design; experience with surface and underwater blasting; drill and blast project management; technical trouble shooting; mine planning; blast plans; blast permit process; training; and investigations.
• Possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• 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

• Hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position.
• Ability to work in locations that feature rough terrain typical of construction sites with limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities.
• Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical requirements for the role may include lifting or moving field testing equipment.
• Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering investigation and design support tasks from the conceptual phase through design with an emphasis on advanced analyses, testing, and numerical modeling.
• Serve as the technical lead and point of contact for clients and internal team members.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Oversee field investigations and perform site visits, including at construction, quarrying, and mine sites.
• Oversee and review the preparation of plans and specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
• Prepare daily communications, develop technical reports, write proposals, and develop design recommendations.
• Serve as a mentor and leader for other team members.
• Support business development and proposal writing.

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: 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
• 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: Senior