Geotechnical Engineer – Senior Level (Remote)

Barr • Minneapolis, MN

22h • $95,888 - $115,357 • Remote

About The Position

Barr is seeking a senior geotechnical engineer to join our innovative and collaborative team of 90+ geotechnical engineers and geologists. In this remote role, you will play a crucial role in geotech and civil projects through site investigations, design and analysis, project management, and reporting and documentation. This role also involves mentorship and leadership of other team members while interfacing with clients and multidisciplinary teams. To be successful in this position, the ideal candidate has a strong knowledge of a variety of geotechnical analysis of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and groundwater flow. The person in this position will work on a variety of geotechnical projects that involve traditional geotechnical and civil analysis and design related to foundations, slope stability, seepage, bearing capacity, settlement, and earth retention with an emphasis on highly technical tailings management projects. They are flexible in working with their project teams and are willing to occasionally modify schedules to meet project deadlines and/or client needs. This person is also relationship-focused, as the role involves serving both internal and external clients.

Requirements

• Education: bachelor’s degree in geotechnical engineering, geological engineering, or civil engineering with geotechnical emphasis.
• Experience: 10+ years of related experience.
• Willingness and ability to regularly travel.
• Technical skills: experience in the investigation, design, and construction of foundations and embankments. Proficiency with drilling methods, field testing, and laboratory procedures.
• Software: geotechnical software programs, including Geostudio, Rocscience, LPile, APile, gINT or BoreDM, or FLAC
• Business development: proven history of developing a portfolio of business and providing exceptional client service.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Driver’s license: 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

• A graduate degree in geotechnical engineering (MS) is preferred.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain one is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Project leadership: oversee engineering investigation and design support tasks from the conceptual phase through design with an emphasis on advanced analyses, testing, and numerical modeling. Serve as the technical lead and point of contact for clients and internal team members. Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Field tasks: oversee field investigations and perform site visits, including dam safety inspections.
• Technical analysis: oversee and review the preparation of project plans and specifications, reports, and cost estimates. Conduct geotechnical analyses.
• Geotechnical and civil analysis: complete design related to shallow and deep foundations, slope stability and stabilization, seepage, bearing capacity, earth retention, and dams.
• Reporting and documentation: prepare technical reports, proposals, and design recommendations.
• Team and client engagement: serve as a mentor and leader for other team members. Collaborate with civil, structural, and environmental teams. Support business development and proposal writing.

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: Mid Level