Environmental Engineer – Senior Level (Hybrid)

Barr•Minneapolis, MN

23h•$100,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Barr is seeking a senior-level environmental engineer to join one of its Minnesota offices and support the Assessment and Remediation business unit. This hybrid role may be based in Barr’s Minneapolis, Duluth, or Hibbing offices, with work split between a Barr office and a home office. The engineer may manage multidisciplinary teams; prepare technical work plans, cost estimates, and contracts for investigations of contaminated soil, sediment, groundwater, and soil gas; interpret data; evaluate technologies; develop remediation and reclamation strategies and designs; coordinate technology demonstration tests from bench to field scale; complete feasibility studies; prepare plans and specifications; and write technical reports. The role also involves managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets, coordinating field activities, overseeing contractors, and helping ensure deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations. The position requires up to 5% travel and up to 10% fieldwork, with project needs varying seasonally and over time. Work may take place on rough terrain, construction sites, industrial facilities, waste disposal sites, and sites undergoing hazardous-material cleanup. An OSHA-mandated physical exam may be required, and specific clients may request participation in a drug screening program. Safety training will be provided. Candidates must be able to perform the job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. The anticipated annual salary range is $100,000–$125,000. The position is classified as exempt (salaried) under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Eligible employees may also receive a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. Barr is an employee-owned firm and describes its culture as collaborative, inclusive, and committed to providing tailored client solutions and professional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil, geological, or chemical engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
At least 10 years of relevant experience.
Registered professional engineer, or ability to become registered within one year.
Strong computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets; familiarity with Microsoft Suite.
Current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship by Barr now or in the future.
Willingness to travel up to 5% and perform up to 10% fieldwork as project needs require.
Ability to work in locations with rough terrain, limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of construction and industrial facilities.
Ability to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to conduct fieldwork 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 stand, walk, kneel, or crouch for extended periods.
Ability to use personal protective equipment as required by site conditions.
Ability to safely operate or work around environmental monitoring and sampling equipment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in environmental, civil, geological, or chemical engineering or a related discipline.
Previous consulting experience.
40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) certification.
Experience conducting communications, meetings, and negotiations with clients and regulatory and agency personnel.
Experience mentoring staff, building client relationships, and supporting business development.

Responsibilities

Apply technical expertise to assess contaminated media and design remediation systems based on environmental data and feasibility evaluations.
Manage complex project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
Coordinate field activities and manage contractors while helping ensure deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.
Evaluate environmental data, complex site conditions, and regulatory requirements to develop tailored remediation strategies and solutions.
Prepare clear, technically sound proposals, work plans, and reports.
Communicate and participate in meetings and negotiations with clients, regulators, and project partners.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to align technical work with project objectives and maintain productive working relationships.
Manage multidisciplinary teams as assigned.
Prepare technical work plans, cost estimates, and contracts for investigations of contaminated soil, sediment, groundwater, and soil gas.
Interpret environmental data and perform technology evaluations.
Develop remediation and reclamation strategies and designs.
Coordinate bench- to field-scale technology demonstration tests.
Complete feasibility studies and prepare plans and specifications.
Write technical reports.
Travel and conduct fieldwork as project needs require.
Perform fieldwork in varying outdoor conditions and safely operate or work around environmental monitoring and sampling equipment.

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, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders as part of 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.
Paid family leave.
Compensatory time for exempt salaried staff for extra time worked.
Ergonomic analysis and equipment.
Personal Protective Equipment allowance.
Wellbeing-focused educational opportunities.
Coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities.