Environmental Engineer – Mid/Senior Level – Remediation Focus (Hybrid)

Barr•Bismarck, ND

11d•$80,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Barr is seeking a mid- to senior-level environmental engineer to join its Bismarck team and support the Assessment and Remediation business unit. The role may use a hybrid work arrangement, splitting time between the Bismarck office and a home office. The position involves investigating contaminated soil, sediment, groundwater, and vapor intrusion; evaluating remediation technologies and feasibility; and developing site management strategies, remedial designs, and response action plans. Work may include coordinating ASTM Phase I environmental site assessments, preparing technical work plans and reports, and coordinating remediation activities. The engineer may manage multidisciplinary teams and project scopes, schedules, budgets, fieldwork, and contractors. Additional project work includes preparing cost estimates and proposals, defining scopes and budgets, contracting for investigation activities, and communicating and negotiating with clients and regulatory agency personnel. The role also includes project management, mentoring junior staff, and business development through client relationship building, proposal development, and networking. The position requires travel and fieldwork of up to 10%, varying with project needs and season. Field assignments may involve rough terrain, construction sites, industrial facilities, waste disposal sites, and hazardous-material cleanup sites. An OSHA-mandated physical exam may be required, and safety training will be provided. Candidates may be asked to participate in drug screening at the request of specific clients. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil, geological, or chemical engineering, or a related discipline.
At least 8 years of relevant experience.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE), or ability to become registered within one year.
Strong computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets, and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
Current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship by Barr now or in the future.
Willingness to travel and periodically adjust personal schedules for project needs, including up to 10% travel and fieldwork.
Ability to work in varying outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and uneven terrain.
Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work individually in remote locations and stand, walk, kneel, or crouch for extended periods.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment and safely operate or work around environmental monitoring and sampling equipment.
Ability to work at locations that may have rough terrain, limited accessibility, moving machinery, or hazardous-material cleanup activities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering or a related discipline.
40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) certification.
Project management and leadership experience with complex projects.
Experience communicating, meeting, and negotiating with clients and regulatory or agency personnel.
Experience mentoring staff, building client relationships, and business development.
Previous consulting experience.

Responsibilities

Investigate contaminated soil, groundwater, sediment, and vapor intrusion.
Develop and implement remediation strategies, feasibility studies, and site management plans.
Prepare technical work plans, reports, proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and cost estimates.
Coordinate ASTM Phase I environmental site assessments and site remediation activities.
Evaluate environmental data and site conditions to develop practical solutions that meet technical and regulatory requirements.
Oversee project scopes, schedules, budgets, fieldwork, and contractors, and help ensure deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.
Prepare remedial designs and response action plans.
Communicate and negotiate with clients, regulators, regulatory agency personnel, and project partners.
Manage multidisciplinary teams and provide overall project management.
Mentor junior staff and build and maintain client relationships.
Identify and develop project opportunities, maintain client relationships, develop proposals, and network with clients and project partners at conferences.

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.
Professional development allowances, mentorship, coaching, and internal training opportunities.
Paid time off and holidays.
Paid family leave.
Compensatory time for exempt/salaried employees for extra time worked.
Ergonomic analysis and equipment.
Personal Protective Equipment allowance.
Wellbeing-focused educational opportunities.