Water Resources Consultant – Senior Level – Mining Focus (Hybrid/Remote)
About The Position
Barr is seeking a senior water resources consultant focused on mine water management to join the team as a mine water practice lead. The role supports mining clients, as well as clients in heavy industry and power generation, through technical work and project or task management on multidisciplinary teams. It may be performed in a hybrid arrangement, splitting time between a Barr office and home office, or remotely, primarily from a home office. Hybrid locations include Barr offices in Denver, Colorado; Duluth, Hibbing, or Minneapolis, Minnesota; Bismarck, North Dakota; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Salt Lake City, Utah. Remote arrangements depend on candidate qualifications, local regulations, and Barr’s needs. The position involves technical leadership in mine water management, client advising, and collaboration across project teams. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; project or task management capabilities; and a cooperative, self-initiated approach. The role may involve working at outdoor construction or mining sites with rough terrain, limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Candidates must be able to perform the job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. The anticipated annual compensation range is $115,000–$175,000, depending on 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 math, science, engineering, or a related discipline.
- 10 or more years of relevant experience.
- Experience developing water balance models, including spreadsheet-based and advanced simulation tools.
- Experience designing surface water impoundments, such as process ponds, water supply dams, and reservoirs.
- Experience with statistical analysis of hydrological data, including cumulative frequency analysis.
- Experience advising clients on mine water management strategies and alternatives analysis, and a track record of building and sustaining client relationships.
- Developed skills in probabilistic analysis or modeling, uncertainty analyses, and/or Monte Carlo analyses to inform and complete risk assessments.
- Experience working with hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality methods and modeling tools.
- Current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, proven task or project management skills, and willingness to work cooperatively with project team members.
Nice To Haves
- More than 10 years of experience on projects directly related to the job responsibilities at a consulting engineering firm or mining or industrial worksite.
- M.Sc. or PhD degree(s) in civil or environmental engineering.
- Experience with GoldSim, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XPSWMM/PCSWMM, HSPF, HydroCAD, MS Excel, or the MIKE Suite of tools.
- Strong client relationships and ability to develop or foster ongoing relationships while maintaining a high level of client service.
- Experience providing water resources engineering to support permitting and compliance.
- Experience with mine closure and reclamation planning, including assessing alternatives and developing a plan with community involvement.
- Familiarity with publicly available datasets for hydrologic analyses, such as USGS gage data in the USA, hydrometric stations in Canada, and climate data from NWS, Environment Canada, or other gages.
- Expertise in one or more of the following: data analysis, visualization, and presentation; hydraulic structure (outlet works) analysis and design; risk-informed decision making for alternative development and selection; climate change analysis for mine water management decisions; water recovery and reuse; cost-benefit assessments; or due diligence services (e.g., review boards) for water management projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical analyses related to water balance modeling.
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and engineering studies.
- Interact with, coordinate, and potentially lead or manage multidisciplinary project teams.
- Mentor junior staff through project work.
- Advise clients on mine water management strategies and alternatives analyses.
- Support business development, including conference presentations and proposal writing.
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 through the company’s profit distribution model.
- Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and internal training opportunities.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Paid family leave.
- Compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked).
- Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, and wellbeing-focused educational opportunities.
- Coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
