Field Technician – Senior Level (Hybrid)

Barr • Duluth, MN

30d • $27 - $45 • Hybrid

About The Position

Barr is seeking a field technician to join our Duluth office team. In this hybrid role, you will support the Engineering and Design Reality Capture practice group. The ideal candidate for this position is a clear and confident communicator who thrives in collaborative and independent work environments. They are adaptable, organized, proactive, eager to learn, and comfortable asking thoughtful questions. They bring a high level of attention to detail and take ownership of assigned tasks in dynamic field and office conditions. They demonstrate reliability, safety awareness, and a growth mindset as they build their technical skills and professional judgment.
Fieldwork: Travel to locations across Barr’s work areas to collect data at client sites that document the as-found, in-construction, and post-construction conditions. The role is to support construction observation and administration, as well as field investigations, planning, and execution. This will also include documenting construction conformance to drawings and specifications, reviewing construction pay applications against field-measured and observed quantities, and related services. Fieldwork may include supporting wetland delineation, topographic surveys, volume calculations, traditional and UAV-based photography, image and data collection, and bathymetric surveys. Work will include conducting wetland delineation, overseeing soil boring sampling, and preparing samples for laboratory testing. This work may be conducted in a variety of settings, year-round, before, during, and after construction.
Reporting: analyzing the collected data from field sessions and assisting with report preparation for submittal to clients. Providing recommendations for payment application based on collected data and developing soil boring logs.
Equipment: traditional survey equipment as well as reality capture technologies, including 3D scanning and drones. Software: Microsoft Office proficiency.
Client relations: communicating and working with clients to fulfill their needs while on site and remotely.
Hybrid: a hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. This refers to splitting time between a Barr office, field sites, and a home office. This position can be based out of Barr’s Duluth, Minnesota, office. Travel expectation: willingness to travel and periodically adjust personal schedule to meet project needs (including up to 50% travel and 50% fieldwork expected; project needs will vary seasonally and over time). Work environment: ability to work in locations that may include rough terrain and other conditions typical of mining, power, construction, manufacturing, and/or rural outdoor sites with limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities and construction sites. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical requirements for the role may include: the ability to safely lift and carry equipment weighing about 30 pounds up and down stairs, ladders, and elevated surfaces on a frequent basis. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Two-year technical certificate or three years of experience directly related to the job responsibilities described above.
• Strong computer skills, including word processing and use of spreadsheets.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in the field or on a construction site.

Responsibilities

• Travel to locations across Barr’s work areas to collect data at client sites that document the as-found, in-construction, and post-construction conditions.
• Support construction observation and administration, as well as field investigations, planning, and execution.
• Documenting construction conformance to drawings and specifications, reviewing construction pay applications against field-measured and observed quantities, and related services.
• Supporting wetland delineation, topographic surveys, volume calculations, traditional and UAV-based photography, image and data collection, and bathymetric surveys.
• Conducting wetland delineation, overseeing soil boring sampling, and preparing samples for laboratory testing.
• Analyzing the collected data from field sessions and assisting with report preparation for submittal to clients.
• Providing recommendations for payment application based on collected data and developing soil boring logs.
• Communicating and working with clients to fulfill their needs while on site and remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
• Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders
• Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities
• Work/life balance: Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave
• Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree