Chemical Engineer/Environmental Engineer/Scientist – Entry Level – Permitting and Compliance Focus (Hybrid)

The role – what you’ll do 

We are seeking a motivated and skilled environmental consultant to join Barr’s permitting and compliance team. Our team helps clients determine which environmental regulations apply to their facilities and operations and what is required to attain and remain in compliance. We assist clients with permitting projects for new facilities, expansions, renovations, or operational changes.

The selected candidate will work on diverse, fast-paced, and challenging projects, providing environmental support to clients in the fuels, mining, manufacturing, and power industries. In this role, you will apply your technical expertise and regulatory knowledge gained from your degree to develop solutions that allow clients to maintain flexibility and profitability while complying with environmental regulations related to air, water, and waste.

A successful candidate in this role is intrinsically motivated and interested in building a career in environmental consulting. They are driven to solve complex problems and are adaptable to team and client needs.

Your impact – key responsibilities 

• Interpret environmental regulations related to air, water, and waste.

• Calculate emissions and develop compliance strategies.

• Prepare regulatory and technical analysis memos.

• Prepare routine compliance submittals and develop compliance tools.

• Compile and submit environmental permit applications.

• Strategize to avoid or minimize impacts to resources.

• Provide on-site client support as needed (may require out-of-town travel).

About the opportunity

• Compensation: anticipated range of $70,000–80,000 annually. Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. This position is classified as exempt (salaried) under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 

• Hybrid: A hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of Barr's Minneapolis, Minnesota, office.

• Travel expectation: up to 10 percent of your time, may vary based on project and client needs

• Work environment: some work locations may feature rough terrain typical of construction sites and may also require entering and working in facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Safety training will be provided. 

About you – required core competencies 

• Education: bachelor's degree in chemical or environmental engineering or a related scientific degree.

• Experience: internship or post-college professional experience in industry, an environmental agency, or environmental consulting.

  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project teams, regulators, and clients.

  • Strong technical and problem-solving skills, including attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness.

  • Demonstrated leadership skills.

  • Strong computer skills, including the use of spreadsheets and AI-related tools.

• Travel: willingness to travel and periodically adjust personal schedule to meet project needs

• Driver’s license: possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record 

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future

Helpful additional experience (not required)

• High level of proficiency working in data systems and analyzing large sets of data.

• Experience working with regulations and environmental permitting.

• Project or task management skills.

• Demonstrated effectiveness in building working relationships across multi-dimensional teams.

To be considered, please submit both your resume and cover letter, answering each of the following questions:

• How do you see the role of an environmental consultant as different from a regulator? Which aspects appeal to you most and why?

• What excites you about a role in environmental consulting rather than a traditional engineering role (i.e., process engineering, R&D, design, etc.)? 

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