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 nearly 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 provide instrumentation and control engineering as a member of multidisciplinary teams working on projects for industrial processing facilities, fuels facilities, power plants, and mining facilities. Work will include integrating process, mechanical, electrical, and control requirements into comprehensive systems. Responsibilities include completion of design and analysis, preparation of plans and specifications, conceptual studies, field installation, and cost estimating.

Detailed design work will include developing process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), control valve sizing, instrument selection, instrument data sheets, instrument installation details, logic descriptions, logic diagrams, control system integration (either DCS or PLC), and schematic and wiring diagrams. Candidates should have a working knowledge of preparing all of these deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering with academic coursework focused on process control systems
• 5 or more years of related work experience at a consulting engineering or industrial organization working in a design capacity on projects directly related to job responsibilities described above
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members, and clients
• Working knowledge of codes, standards, laws, and regulations applicable to the project assignments described above
• Computer skills and familiarity with AutoCAD, MS Excel, and MS Word
• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with team members in a high-energy working environment that encourages self-initiative
• A flexible working style and a willingness to modify personal schedules as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship
• Acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with industrial manufacturing processes such as power plants, natural gas compressor stations, mining and/or minerals processing, pulp and paper, chemical production, or municipal facilities
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within one year
• Demonstrated project organization and management skills
• Strong client-relationship and business-development skills

NOTE:Some work locations may feature rough terrain typical of construction sites and may also require entering and working within facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Job assignments may involve work on waste disposal sites and sites requiring cleanup of hazardous materials. An OSHA mandated physical exam may be required. Safety training will be provided. Applicants may be asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of specific clients.