Environmental Consultant – Senior Level – Environmental Review Focus (Hybrid)

Barr•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•$115,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Barr is seeking a senior environmental consultant to join its Salt Lake City team in a leadership role, helping grow the environmental services practice and serve Intermountain West clients in the fuels, power, and mining sectors. The role provides project management and technical leadership for environmental review and permitting projects, supports business development, and delivers expert advice and solutions to clients. The successful candidate is client-service oriented, collaborative, intrinsically motivated, and able to work independently and with teams. Occasional schedule adjustments may be needed to meet project deadlines and client needs. The position is based in Barr’s Salt Lake City, Utah, office and may be hybrid, with an expectation of working in the office two to three times per week for in-person collaboration. Travel is expected to be up to 5–20% and may vary according to project and client needs. Some work locations may have rough terrain, limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities; safety training will be provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental policy, natural resources management, biology, ecology, environmental engineering, or a related scientific field.
At least 10 years of experience directly related to environmental review and permitting projects.
Recent consulting experience within the last five years.
Experience with field data collection and analysis and familiarity with ecological systems in the Intermountain West.
Experience or familiarity with water appropriations, wetlands permitting under CWA Section 404, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting under CWA Section 402, and threatened and endangered species compliance under Section 7.
Knowledge and experience with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and interrelated federal and state regulations and processes.
Knowledge of and familiarity with federal and state regulatory agency staff, resource managers, and other government officials in Utah.
Ability to lead and work with multidisciplinary teams to meet commitments on schedule and within budget and provide professional services that exceed client expectations and requirements.
Ability to organize and direct field crews and task teams effectively with minimal direct supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively and prepare and support the review of technical reports and other deliverables.
Experience training and mentoring staff.
Ability and willingness to travel as needed to complete job duties.
Current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship by Barr.

Nice To Haves

Experience working directly with federal agencies in Utah and surrounding geographies.
Experience working as a third-party contractor on federal Environmental Assessments and/or Environmental Impact Statements.

Responsibilities

Manage and/or perform environmental surveys and assessments, including wetland delineations, inventories and functional assessments; threatened and endangered species work; and baseline ecological assessments.
Lead and support multidisciplinary project teams developing state- and federal-level environmental review documents and permit applications.
Coach and mentor staff and provide development opportunities for team members.
Work with clients to identify, scope, and manage environmental review, permitting, and compliance projects; provide technical advice and support regarding regulatory strategies.
Lead and contribute to business development, including identifying opportunities, developing and nurturing client relationships, and shaping scopes, proposals, and budgets.
Consult and negotiate with federal, state, tribal, and local regulatory officials and agencies.
Support community involvement and public outreach as needed.
Organize and direct field crews and task teams and fulfill project commitments on schedule and within budget.

Benefits

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.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock.
Annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders as part of the company’s profit distribution.
Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and internal training opportunities for professional development.
Paid time off and holidays.
Paid family leave.
Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, and wellbeing-focused educational opportunities.
Discretionary cash bonus may be available based on team and individual performance.
Exempt salaried employees may receive compensatory time off or pay for extra time worked.