Hydrogeologist or Engineer Senior Level Coal Combustion Residuals Focus (CCR) (Hybrid)

Barr Engineering Co. • Bismarck, ND

278d • $105,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Barr is seeking a senior-level hydrogeologist or engineer to help grow our team of professionals that deliver services to the power industry regarding the CCR Rule. Specific areas of specialty include facility evaluation, hydrogeologic characterization, water management, clean closure assessments, statistical evaluation, feasibility studies, environmental permitting, and remediation. Project responsibilities may include implementation of remediation and monitoring reporting under the 2015 CCR Rule as well as collaborating and coordinating with teams to provide compliance under the CCR Legacy Rule and programs. Project work may involve collecting hydrogeological field data and conducting data interpretation/evaluation; providing technical guidance on operational water management issues; and working with multidisciplinary teams (geochemists, hydrogeologists, hydrologists) on modeling studies. Business development activities may include interacting with clients to identify and develop new project opportunities, which will include maintaining strong relationships with clients, developing proposals, and networking with clients and project partners at conferences. In addition to working with Barr's mining clients, the successful candidate may support projects across Barr's client portfolio, including the fuels, power, public, and manufacturing sectors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 10 years of work experience.
• Experience designing and implementing hydrogeologic field investigation activities, including drilling and well construction.
• Knowledge of the CCR Rule, Legacy Rule, and monitoring networks.
• Familiarity with the use of hydrogeologic data to support groundwater model development and calibration.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to write well.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to interact and collaborate with a wide variety of external clients, subcontractors, and third-party stakeholders.
• A flexible working style and the ability to work independently and with teams of specialists.
• Willingness to travel and periodically adjust personal schedule to meet project needs.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in geology, hydrogeology, or engineering with an emphasis in hydrogeology.
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one jurisdiction.
• Experience with assessment of corrective action, remedy selection, treatability studies, and implementation of groundwater remedies.
• Experience with impoundment closure plans, design, and implementation.
• Recognized expertise in CCR demonstrated by regularly attending and presenting at conferences.

Responsibilities

• Implement remediation and monitoring reporting under the 2015 CCR Rule.
• Collaborate and coordinate with teams to provide compliance under the CCR Legacy Rule and programs.
• Collect hydrogeological field data and conduct data interpretation/evaluation.
• Provide technical guidance on operational water management issues.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams on modeling studies.
• Interact with clients to identify and develop new project opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and develop proposals.
• Network with clients and project partners at conferences.

Benefits

• Professional development funding.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation.
• Cash bonus based on team and individual performance.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability and accidental death insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (accrues on all hours worked).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree