Description of Company

Barr is a consulting company that integrates engineering and environmental expertise to help clients develop, manage, process, and restore natural resources across North America and around the world. We have been employee owned since 1966 and trace our origins to the early 1900s. Today, we have over 900 employees across the U.S and Canada who work with clients in the mining, power, fuels, public, and manufacturing sectors, as well as attorneys, developers, and others with complex problems.

Why Choose Barr?

If you are looking for an employee-owned company that fosters a collaborative environment, focuses on providing exceptional client service, offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects, and makes employee safety a top priority, Barr is the place for you. In addition to a highly competitive benefits package, we offer mentor and coaching programs to help our employees develop and grow their careers, along with opportunities for volunteering and community involvement.

Summary

The person in this position will work with multidisciplinary project teams serving mining, fuels, power, and municipal clients. This person must be experienced in civil engineering design and analysis, including site layout, grading and drainage, and mass earthwork. Technical assignments may include design with CADD modeling software, preparation of construction plans and specifications, spreadsheet preparation, site development design, report writing, large-report preparation, construction cost estimating, construction observation, and facility inspection. Responsibilities may also involve working with permitting agencies and public officials.

The person in this position will also perform a strategic leadership role with administrative responsibilities including business development, project management, project planning, and scheduling. This person will also serve as a mentor to junior and mid-level engineers, helping grow civil engineering expertise and project management skills by reviewing technical reports and providing guidance on operations-related tasks. Work may require short-term, out-of-town assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• 10 or more years of related work experience
• Professional engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within one year
• Proven project management experience
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and computer simulation modeling
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Willingness to work in a project team environment that encourages self-initiative
• Flexible working style as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs
• Acceptable driving record
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant work experience
• Experience working in consulting engineering
• Strong relationships with clients and the ability to develop or foster ongoing relationships and maintain a high level of client service

NOTE: Some work locations will feature the rough terrain typical of construction sites or require lifting or moving field testing equipment. Safety training will be provided prior to being given work assignments on these sites. Applicants may be asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of specific clients.