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Civil/Geotechnical Specialist - Mid Level

Employer
Barr Engineering
Location
Hibbing, Minnesota, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 5, 2021

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Category
Construction, Engineering, Trade & Skilled
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
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 work on challenging and progressive projects involving field activities, data collection, and problem-solving in the civil and geotechnical engineering practices. Primary responsibilities include geotechnical investigation and construction oversight, instrumentation installation, instrumentation monitoring, and the preparation of technical and design documents. Additional responsibilities may include surveying and the development of construction specifications and drawings. The work may involve long hours and out-of-town assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Two-year technical certificate or experience/coursework directly related to the job responsibilities described above
  • 5 years of relevant experience working with civil and geotechnical engineers
  • Geotechnical instrumentation installation, monitoring, and data interpretation experience
  • Construction observation experience
  • Construction materials testing experience
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D or willingness to learn
  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with project team members in a high-energy work environment that encourages self-initiative
  • Flexible working style as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs
  • Willingness and ability to work out of town periodically
  • Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing 50 pounds or more
  • Proven task or project management skills
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship
  • Acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a geotechnical emphasis
  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification, or ability to obtain within one year
  • Approximately 15 years of experience working on projects directly related to job responsibilities described above
  • Geotechnical analysis and design skills
  • Experience preparing construction documents
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Surveying experience
  • gINT experience

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