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 more than 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 challenges.

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 undertake challenging and progressive work focused on water and wastewater systems and treatment facilities for industrial and municipal clients. The work will primarily serve clients at mining facilities, fuels and/or natural gas facilities, power generation facilities, and other heavy industrial facilities. This person will also have a role in day-to-day client service and business development. Responsibilities may include working as an individual or leading project teams to assist clients with the evaluation, planning, and implementation of water, wastewater, and reuse system operations to address current and future goals. This may involve:


• Treatment technology evaluations that include data analysis, mass balance calculations, and design of physical, chemical, or biological treatment unit operations for established and emerging contaminants
• System operation, troubleshooting, and process improvement evaluations of existing treatment unit processes
• Development of conceptual and detailed engineering including plans and specifications for construction
• Assistance with contracting, start-up, troubleshooting, and operation of new treatment systems
• Preparation of technical reports

Typical business-development activities will include building and maintaining client relationships, tracking marketing leads and project opportunities, developing proposals and presentations, networking, participating in industry associations, and sharing Barr’s capabilities with existing and potential clients. Additionally, the selected candidate will lead client and regulatory negotiations and mentor junior staff. Work may require occasional out-of-town travel.

Minimum Qualifications


• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or ability to obtain within one year
• 10 or more years of relevant work experience
• Strong technical skills in a wide range of analysis and design related to water and wastewater engineering
• Sound understanding of applied aquatic chemistry and environmental microbiology
• Exposure to work in a laboratory setting including bench-scale testing and wastewater analysis
• Exposure to treatment plant operations
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members, regulators, and clients
• Demonstrated effectiveness in building working relationships and leading and working with multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Willingness to travel and periodically adjust personal schedule to meet project needs
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship
• Acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications


• Advanced degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering
• 15-25 years of relevant work experience


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.