Environmental Engineer – Senior Level (Hybrid)

Barr Engineering Co•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$100,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Barr is seeking a senior-level environmental engineer to join its Assessment and Remediation business unit at one of its Minnesota offices. The role may use a hybrid arrangement, splitting work between a Barr office and a home office, and may be based in Minneapolis, Duluth, or Hibbing. The engineer will support investigations and remediation projects involving contaminated soil, sediment, groundwater, and soil gas. Work may include leading multidisciplinary teams; developing work plans, cost estimates, and contracts; interpreting environmental data; evaluating technologies; developing remediation and reclamation strategies and designs; coordinating technology demonstrations; completing feasibility studies; preparing plans and specifications; and writing technical reports. The position also involves managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets, coordinating field activities, managing contractors, and working with clients, regulators, and project partners. The role requires travel of up to 5% and fieldwork of up to 10%, with project needs varying seasonally and over time. Work may take place outdoors in varying conditions, on rough construction-site terrain, at industrial facilities with limited accessibility or moving machinery, and at waste disposal or hazardous-material cleanup sites. An OSHA-mandated physical exam may be required; safety training will be provided. Candidates may be asked to participate in client-requested drug screening. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and professional engineer registration or the ability to obtain it within one year. Barr offers a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and compensation in the anticipated range of $100,000–$125,000 annually. The position is classified as exempt (salaried).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, geological, or chemical engineering, or a related engineering degree.
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 current or future sponsorship by Barr.
Willingness to travel up to 5% and perform up to 10% fieldwork, with schedules periodically adjusted to meet project needs.
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 and safely operate or work around environmental monitoring and sampling equipment.
Ability to work at construction sites, industrial facilities, waste disposal sites, and hazardous-material cleanup sites, including locations with rough terrain, limited accessibility, or moving machinery.
Ability to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 or 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 multidisciplinary teams and complex project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
Prepare technical work plans, cost estimates, and contracts for contaminated-media investigations.
Interpret environmental data and evaluate technologies, complex site conditions, and regulatory requirements.
Develop tailored remediation and reclamation strategies and designs that meet technical and regulatory objectives.
Coordinate bench- to field-scale technology demonstration tests and field activities; manage contractors.
Complete feasibility studies and prepare plans, specifications, proposals, work plans, and technical reports.
Communicate and negotiate with clients, regulators, and project partners, including participating in meetings.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to align technical work with project objectives and foster productive relationships.
For more experienced candidates, provide leadership and mentoring, build client relationships, and contribute to business development.

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.
Compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff for extra time worked, as time off or pay.
Paid family leave.
Ergonomic analysis and equipment.
Personal Protective Equipment allowance.
Wellbeing-focused educational opportunities.
Coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities.
Employees in this position may be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance.