Water Resources Engineer – Senior Level (Hybrid)

Barr • Minneapolis, MN

3d • $100,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Barr is seeking a senior water resources engineer to join our Minneapolis team. In this hybrid role, you will support the Water Resources group on hydrologic analysis related to stormwater planning and flood control; hydraulic analysis and design related to rivers, streams, conveyances, dams, and other hydraulic structures; water-quality analysis in urban and/or rural settings; preparation of technical reports, plans, and specifications; and working with clients, permitting agencies, and public officials. A successful person in this role will work with and/or oversee diverse teams of engineers and scientists on hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, water-quality modeling, GIS, and CADD work. They must possess a flexible working style and be willing to occasionally modify their schedule to meet deadlines and/or client needs. They must also have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
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, with emphasis on water resources.
• Experience: 10–15 years of water resources engineering experience with a focus on hydrology, hydraulics, or water quality. Experience with project management. Experience with proposals and business development. Experience with client management.
• Licenses/certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Software: knowledge of commonly used hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software, GIS, and CADD 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 or environmental engineering, with a focus on water resources.
• Demonstrated success in business development and client management.
• Experience with site development design, plans and specifications, construction observation, fieldwork, and/or surveying.

Responsibilities

• Technical knowledge: water resources challenges such as precipitation and flooding data analysis, urban and rural hydrologic analysis, open channel and pipe flow analysis, hydraulic structures, bank stabilization and stream restoration, floodplain analysis and mapping, dam break analysis, and dam and levee analysis and design, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling approaches, and commonly used software.
• Project management: assist in planning, coordinating, and executing projects. Help ensure project milestones are met and provide regular updates to team members and clients.
• Client relationships: develop and maintain client relationships; develop proposals and business development.

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: Senior