Water Resources Consultant – Senior Level (Hybrid/Remote)

Job Description:

Summary:

This person will work on projects with a diverse team of engineers and scientists, completing water-resources-related technical assignments. Project work may include hydrologic, hydrogeologic, and hydraulic analysis related to water supply and aquifer storage and recovery; water-quality analysis in mining, urban, and/or rural settings; preparation of technical reports, plans, and specifications; groundwater modeling; review of clients' projects related to water rights; and working with clients, permitting agencies, and public officials.

Assignments may also include involvement with, or supervision of, project teams involved in hydrologic/hydraulic, groundwater, or water-quality modeling; designing investigations for the collection of hydrogeological field data; ASR/MAR studies and implementation; well-siting studies and operational groundwater issues; and GIS and CAD work. The ideal candidate is comfortable as a team member or a leader of multidisciplinary project teams (e.g., geochemists, hydrogeologists, hydrologists, geologists, engineers) tackling complex water resources challenges. The work may involve short-term, out-of-town assignments in the field or another office. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

• 10 years of water resources experience with a focus on hydrology, hydrogeology, hydraulics, and/or water quality

• Relevant professional certification (e.g., Professional Geologist, Professional Engineer)

• Project management experience

• Experience with water resources challenges such as aquifer storage and recovery, water supply management, municipal water supply planning, stormwater management and flood control, precipitation and flooding data analysis, snowpack hydrology, and western water law

• Familiarity with hydrologic, groundwater, and hydraulic modeling approaches and commonly used software

• Working knowledge of GIS and/or CAD software

• Experience with proposal development

• Experience with client management and business development

• Familiarity with water resources data collection methodologies

• Flexible working style and willingness to occasionally modify personal schedule as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD with a focus on hydrology, hydraulics, and/or water quality

• 10+ years of water resources experience with a focus on hydrology, hydrogeology, hydraulics, and/or water quality

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification

• Experience with complex water rights issues

• Proven track record leading proposal development and projects in Utah and/or along the Wasatch Front

• Experience working with water conservation districts, irrigation, or water companies

• Demonstrated success in business development and client management

• Experience with GIS and/or CAD software

• Strong technical skills in a broad range of water resources topics dealing with surface water and groundwater

• Fieldwork and surveying experience

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; a remote arrangement refers working primarily from a home office. This position can be based out of Barr's Salt Lake City, Utah, office. Remote arrangements will be considered based on candidate qualifications, location requirements, and Barr’s needs.

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $100,000–$130,000/year. This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). 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. Barr has a “no retained earnings” model and distributes all its profit to our employees through our bonus plan and ESOP. 

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, medica