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

Barr is seeking an environmental permitting specialist to join its Duluth office and undertake challenging and fast-paced work on a large and complex environmental permitting and compliance project. Tasks may include conducting environmental reviews; communicating with regulatory agencies and client contacts; developing and reviewing environmental permit applications; leading a team of people in environmental review and permitting; coordinating field inspections and supporting field staff; and reviewing field reports to verify environmental compliance. The specialist will work with other Barr staff, as well as with regulatory staff, clients, and subcontractors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical, natural, or environmental science or chemical or environmental engineering
• Superior task management skills, including scheduling, prioritizing, and following-up
• 2+ years of professional experience with federal/state environmental regulatory programs or related experience
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members, regulators, and clients
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness
• Strong computer skills, including word processing and use of spreadsheets
• A flexible working style and the ability to work both independently and with teams of specialists to meet client and project needs
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship
• Acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with state and federal environmental regulations, permitting processes (including EAW and EIS), and/or field compliance for utility corridor projects
• Experience with soil erosion and sedimentation control plans, construction stormwater plans, and site restoration plans
• Proficiency with GIS tools

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.