Water Resources Engineer – Entry Level (Hybrid)
About The Position
Barr is seeking a water resources engineer to join our Minneapolis team. In this hybrid role, you will undertake challenging work on projects related to hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, civil engineering, and related technical activities. Additional responsibilities may include field assignments such as construction observation, surveying, and collecting hydrologic measurements. The work may involve short-term, out-of-town assignments. A successful person in this role will demonstrate strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite applications, strong written and oral presentation skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively as a part of a project team, and a flexible working style and willingness to occasionally modify their personal schedule as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs. Hybrid: a hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of Barr's Minneapolis, Minnesota, office. Work environment: ability to work in an office environment. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- Education: bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering or a related engineering degree with an emphasis on water resources.
- Experience: minimum of 3 years of experience in civil, environmental, or water resources engineering.
- Software: experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software, CADD, or GIS software.
- 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 in civil or environmental engineering or a related degree with an emphasis on water resources.
- Project design experience (e.g., stormwater management facility design, site and roadway design), including preparation of plans and specifications.
- Exposure to GIS, CADD, or other relevant programs.
Responsibilities
- Technical analysis: stormwater planning and hydrologic runoff analysis.
- Modeling support: experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling; familiarity with modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, PC SWMM.
- Design support: open channel and pipe flow design, water control and stormwater treatment structure design, completion of plans and specifications.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
