Water Resources Engineer – Senior Level (Hybrid)

Barr•Bismarck, ND

6d•$100,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Barr is seeking a senior water resources engineer to join its Bismarck team. In this hybrid role, the engineer will work with multidisciplinary project teams, providing project and/or task management and technical support for the Water Resources group. Assignments may include hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, GIS, and CADD work. The position is based at Barr’s Bismarck, North Dakota, office, with a hybrid work arrangement that may be considered, splitting time between the office and a home office. The role includes hydrologic analysis related to stormwater planning and flood control, and hydraulic analysis and design for storm sewer infrastructure, rivers, streams, conveyances, dams, and other hydraulic structures. The engineer will assist with technical reports, plans, and specifications and work with clients, permitting agencies, and public officials. They will also support project planning, coordination, execution, milestone tracking, and regular project updates. The successful candidate has strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, proven task or project management skills, and works cooperatively with project team members in a high-energy environment that encourages self-initiative. Candidates must be able to work in an office environment and perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation, and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship by Barr. The anticipated annual compensation range is $100,000–$130,000, varying based 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 civil or environmental engineering with an emphasis on water resources.
At least 10 years of water resources engineering experience focused on hydrology, hydraulics, or water quality.
Experience with project management.
Experience with proposals, business development, and client management.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Knowledge of commonly used hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software, 1D and 2D hydraulic modeling software, GIS, and CADD software.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with project team members, regulators, and clients.
Current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.
Ability to work in an office environment and perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or PhD in civil or environmental engineering with a focus on hydrology and/or hydraulics.
Experience with water quality modeling and analysis.
Experience with site development design, plans, and/or specifications.
Construction observation, fieldwork, and surveying experience.

Responsibilities

Perform hydrologic analysis related to stormwater planning and flood control.
Perform hydraulic analysis and design related to storm sewer infrastructure, rivers, streams, conveyances, dams, and other hydraulic structures.
Provide technical support that may include hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, GIS, and CADD work.
Assist with preparing technical reports, plans, and specifications.
Work with clients, permitting agencies, and public officials.
Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing projects.
Help ensure project milestones are met and provide regular updates to project managers and clients.
Provide project and/or task management and technical support for the Water Resources group.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and 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 for professional development.
Paid time off and holidays.
Compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff, as time off or pay for extra time worked.
Paid family leave.
Ergonomic analysis and equipment.
Personal Protective Equipment allowance.
Wellbeing-focused educational opportunities.
Coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities.