Water Resources Consultant (Hybrid/Remote)

Barr • Duluth, MN

22d • $90,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Barr is seeking a water resources consultant with expertise in water balance modeling and contaminant transport analysis—particularly using GoldSim—to deliver both practical and innovative solutions to complex environmental challenges. In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and apply water balance models using GoldSim to support project planning and operational improvements. You will also perform technical analyses to help clients optimize water management strategies and enhance environmental resilience. Project work is anticipated to include site-wide and basin-scale water balance modeling, operational and scenario planning for mining and industrial water management, hydrologic evaluations, climate risk assessment, contaminant transport analysis, and water resilience planning. Project work may also include hydrologic analysis for stormwater planning and flood control; hydraulic analysis for the design and operation of dams, tailings basins, and other water control structures; and water-quality assessments to support compliance and environmental stewardship. You’ll join an established, passionate team committed to solving complex water challenges through technical excellence and collaboration. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on projects that matter—while advancing your career in a dynamic consulting environment. A successful person in this role will work with and/or oversee diverse teams of engineers and scientists, integrating important facets of each discipline into water balance models. They must possess a flexible working style and be willing to occasionally modify their schedule to meet deadlines and client needs. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are essential

Requirements

• Education: bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or mining engineering with emphasis on mine water management or a bachelor’s degree in math, science, or other related discipline.
• Experience: at least 5 years of applied experience performing water balances and water resources analysis and modeling. Experience developing water balance models, including spreadsheet-based and advanced simulation tools, particularly GoldSim. Statistical analysis of hydrological and other environmental data. Developed skills in probabilistic analysis or modeling, uncertainty analyses, and/or Monte Carlo analyses to inform and complete risk assessments. Understanding of various flow control structures (pumps, weirs, drop structures, etc.), their operation, and effective methods to represent them in water balance models. Understanding of mine operations and changes to pits, dams, and processing over time as it relates to water management. An understanding of chemical processes (oxidation and contaminant release, solubility limits, kinetic reactions, mixing, treatment processes, etc.) and effective methods for modeling fate and transport of contaminants.
• Software: knowledge of GoldSim as well as other commonly used hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software, and GIS software.
• Communication: strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members, regulators, and clients.
• 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

• Master's degree or PhD in civil, environmental, or mining engineering with emphasis on mine water management or a master’s degree or PhD in math, science, or other related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience advising clients on mine water management strategies and alternatives analysis and a track record of building and sustaining client relationships.
• Familiarity with publicly available data sets to support hydrologic analyses, such as USGS gage data in the USA, hydrometric stations in Canada, climate data from NWS, Environment Canada, or other gages.
• Experience working with software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XPSWMM/PCSWMM, HSPF, HydroCAD, MS Excel, or the MIKE Suite of tools.
• Experience with the design of surface water impoundments, such as process ponds, water supply dams, and reservoirs.
• Examples of providing water resources analysis to support permitting and compliance.
• Interacting with, coordinating with, and potentially leading or managing multidisciplinary project teams.
• Performing business development through technical means, such as giving conference presentations or writing proposals.

Responsibilities

• Technical knowledge: expertise and experience in GoldSim modeling for water management, including water balance development, operational forecasting, sensitivity and uncertainty evaluation to support risk assessment, water management planning and design, and regulatory compliance, as well as the ability to translate complex modeling outcomes into practical, actionable guidance for both technical and non-technical audiences. Also perform hydrologic, hydraulic, and/or water quality analyses and studies, develop conceptual models, and perform QA/QC.
• Project and task management: assist with planning, coordinating, and executing projects. Help ensure project milestones are met and provide regular updates to project managers and clients. Perform QA/QC and provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior staff.

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
• Please note that benefits eligibility is determined and may change based on part-time, reduced-time, or full-time status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees