Environmental Consultant – Mid Level (Hybrid)

Barr•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$80,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Barr is seeking a mid-level environmental consultant to support state and federal environmental review, permitting, and compliance projects focused on the Midwest and across the United States. The position can be based in Barr’s Minneapolis or Duluth, Minnesota, offices, with a hybrid arrangement that splits work between an office and a home office potentially available. The consultant works with clients to site, scope, and manage projects; navigate regulatory processes; and address technical, writing, and stakeholder-outreach needs. The role involves collaboration with clients and external stakeholders, including agencies and members of the public, and responsibility for helping keep projects on schedule and within budget. Work includes coordinating multidisciplinary teams preparing environmental review documents and permit applications, overseeing environmental surveys and assessments, supporting agency coordination and public involvement, and sometimes overseeing subconsultants. The successful candidate has strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; exceptional organizational skills; and the ability to work in fast-paced, schedule-driven environments. Flexibility to occasionally modify work schedules to meet deadlines or client needs is expected. The anticipated salary range is $80,000–$100,000 annually. Employees may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. The position is classified as exempt and salaried under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Barr is an employee-owned firm of engineers, scientists, and other professionals. The company describes its culture as collaborative and inclusive, and offers coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities and professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental studies or policy, ecology, natural resources management, biology, botany, or a related natural resources field.
At least 5 years of relevant experience related to the job responsibilities.
Knowledge of and experience with NEPA and state-equivalent regulations and processes, particularly in Minnesota and the Midwest.
Experience working with federal and state regulatory agency staff, resource managers, and other government officials.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship by Barr.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to work in fast-paced, schedule-driven environments.
Willingness to occasionally modify work schedule to meet deadlines or client needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing environmental review and permitting projects at the state and/or federal level, including NEPA and Minnesota MEPA processes (EAWs, EAs, AUARs, and EISs) and siting/routing processes under the Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act (Minnesota Statute 216I).
Experience or familiarity with wetland permitting (USACE 404), threatened and endangered species (Section 7 compliance), and cultural resources (Section 106 compliance).
Established relationships with federal and Midwest state regulatory agency staff, resource managers, and other government officials.
Experience working as a third-party contractor on NEPA projects.

Responsibilities

Communicate with regulatory agencies and clients, apply relevant regulations to evaluate environmental impacts, and determine permit applicability based on regulatory requirements.
Prepare and contribute to environmental review and permitting documents, including NEPA and state-equivalent environmental review documents.
Coordinate technical input from multidisciplinary teams, conduct analyses, synthesize information from multiple sources, and develop clear, well-organized documents supporting regulatory decisions and client objectives.
Assist clients with permitting, environmental regulatory compliance, and related technical assignments.
Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing projects; help meet project milestones and provide regular updates to project managers and clients.
Work with clients to site, scope, and manage projects and help them navigate regulatory processes.
Provide technical and writing support and assist with stakeholder outreach.
Help keep projects on schedule and within budget.
Oversee environmental surveys and assessments and support agency coordination and public involvement.
At times, oversee subconsultants.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accidental death insurance.
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 and dividends to shareholders through the company’s profit-distribution model.
Annual time and expense allowances for professional development.
Mentorship program and internal training opportunities.
Paid time off and holidays.
Compensatory time for exempt/salaried employees (time off or pay for extra time worked).
Paid family leave.
Ergonomic analysis and equipment.
Personal Protective Equipment allowance.
Wellbeing-focused educational opportunities.
Coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities.