Job Description:

Summary:

Barr Engineering Co. is seeking a senior environmental scientist or engineer to undertake challenging work on multi-media environmental projects throughout the United States to help expand our in-house capabilities. Regulatory programs related to project work may include the federal Clean Air Act (CAA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), in addition to state regulatory programs. Project work under these programs may involve preparing NPDES stormwater and wastewater discharge permits; preparing and reviewing air permits; preparing other environmental plans and reports; working on NEPA environmental assessments; performing multi-media compliance audits; and performing/leading due diligence evaluations associated with mergers and acquisitions.

This person 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 both 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; and interface frequently with industry representatives, regulatory agencies, and staff technical and information resource experts. This person may also be asked to participate in and/or lead business development activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or environmental engineering or a related science degree
• 5 years of professional experience working with federal and state environmental programs under RCRA, the federal CAA, and the federal CWA
• 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 schedule 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 involving multimedia environmental compliance
• 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

Colorado Applicants Only:

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $60,000-$100,000/year. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus. Our compensation comes in more ways than traditional base salary, and we believe that when all those elements are combined, our compensation is a competitive part of the total value proposition of working at Barr.

Benefits:

People report that they stay at Barr because of the camaraderie and career opportunities. Another draw is our competitive package of employee benefits, which includes professional development funding, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses, paid holidays, paid time off, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked).

A hybrid or remote work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. #LI-Hybrid