Job Description:

Summary

The person in this position will work on highly collaborative project teams assisting clients with water and air-quality permitting, environmental regulatory compliance, and related technical assignments. The successful candidate will work with and lead project teams in permitting and compliance strategy development; review of operational functions and activities to verify that appropriate actions are developed and undertaken to achieve and maintain compliance; interface frequently with industry representatives, regulatory agencies, and technical and information resource experts. This person may also be asked to participate in and/or lead business development activities.

Barr may consider a remote working arrangement based on candidate qualifications. Fulfillment of the position responsibilities will require periodic travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or environmental engineering or related science degree
  
• 15 years of professional experience working with federal and state environmental programs under RCRA, the federal CAA, the federal CWA
  
• Ability to lead teams for and contribute to environmental and regulatory due diligence and compliance auditing projects
  
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members and clients
  
• Demonstrated ability to fulfill commitments on schedule and to do what it takes to meet clients' service expectations and requirements
  
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills, including attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness, as well as a commitment to producing high-quality deliverables
  
• Effectiveness in building working relationships and working on multidisciplinary project teams
  
• A flexible working style and willingness to occasionally modify personal schedules as required to meet project deadlines and/or client needs
  
• Self-initiative and motivation, with an emphasis on client service and cultivating a career in environmental consulting
  
• Acceptable driving record
  
• Ability to travel to client locations and other Barr offices
  
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Consulting experience with multimedia environmental compliance
  
• Experience in large merger and acquisition due diligence.
  
• Engineering or scientific knowledge and experience in the power, fuels, mining, and/or manufacturing industries
  
• Knowledge of and familiarity with federal and state regulatory agency staff, resource managers, and other government officials
  
• Demonstrated organization and management skills
  
• Aptitude for developing client relationships and business
  
• Ability to identify problem symptoms and causes, and develop and evaluate alternative solutions
  
• Knowledge of and familiarity with regulatory agency staff
  
• Ability to process complex or rapidly developing information to extract key issues and implications and develop appropriate strategies
  

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.