Environmental Scientist – Mid Level (Hybrid)

Barr•Bismarck, ND

1d•$75,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Barr is seeking a mid-level Environmental Scientist to join its Water Resources group in Bismarck, North Dakota. This hybrid role supports environmental impact assessment, permitting, and compliance projects. The position combines field investigations, regulatory and permitting work, environmental documentation, and reporting. It is based in Barr’s Bismarck office, with a hybrid arrangement that may be considered. During peak season, daily travel to field and client sites in North Dakota is required, with up to 10 percent domestic field or on-site work involving short-term, out-of-town assignments. Field conditions may include difficult backcountry terrain, roadsides, construction sites, and industrial facilities. The role may require walking up to 10 miles per day in temperatures above 90°F. Safety training will be provided. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; exceptional organizational skills; and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a flexible working style. Occasional schedule modifications may be needed to meet deadlines or client needs. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship by Barr. The anticipated annual compensation range is $75,000–$95,000, varying according to relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. The position is classified as exempt (salaried) under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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 8 years of relevant experience related to the job responsibilities.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Ability and willingness to travel to site and client locations.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship by Barr.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a flexible working style.
Willingness to occasionally modify schedule to meet deadlines or client needs.
Ability to meet fieldwork physical demands, including walking up to 10 miles per day in extreme temperatures above 90°F.

Nice To Haves

Experience with state and federal environmental review, regulatory interpretation, and permitting processes, including EAW, EA, and EIS, in the Midwest.
Professional Wetland Scientist Certification.
Experience with wetland delineation, wetland functional assessment, wetland restoration design and construction, and restoration project monitoring, contracting, and management.
Familiarity with CAD or GIS tools, such as ArcGIS and Collector.

Responsibilities

Conduct wetland delineations, inventories, functional assessments, protected species assessments, botanical inventories, and other ecological field investigations.
Conduct and write environmental impact assessments and related documentation.
Interpret regulatory and permitting processes and communicate with regulatory agencies and client contacts.
Develop and review environmental permit applications.
Perform desktop and field-based threatened and endangered species reviews and other biological or natural resources inventories, such as raptor surveys, migratory bird surveys, and noxious weed inventories.

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 and dividends to shareholders.
Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and internal training opportunities.
Paid time off and holidays.
Compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (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 and professional development.