Environmental Engineer or Geologist – Mid Level - Remediation Focus (Hybrid)

Job Description:

Summary:

Barr is seeking a mid-level environmental engineer or geologist to join its Bismarck office and undertake challenging and progressive work on projects related to the investigation, evaluation, and remediation of contaminated sites.

Assignments may include working as an individual or as part of a project team to assist with preparing technical work plans, cost estimates, and contracting for investigations of contaminated soil, sediment, groundwater, and soil gas; interpreting data; performing technology evaluations; developing remediation and reclamation strategies and designs; preparing plans and specifications; and writing technical reports.

Other responsibilities may include on-site investigations of contaminated soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, and soil gas; treatment system monitoring and evaluation; and construction observation. Fieldwork opportunities for this position may occur year-round and will likely include some out-of-town travel.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in geology or environmental, civil, geological, or chemical engineering or related disciplines

• 3 or more years of relevant work 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 independently and with teams of specialists to meet client and project needs

• Willingness to travel and periodically adjust personal schedule to meet project needs (including up to 25% travel and up to 50% fieldwork expected; project needs will vary seasonally and over time)

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

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in geology or environmental, civil, geological, or chemical engineering or related disciplines

• 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) certification

A hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and one’s home office. This position is based out of Barr's Bismarck, North Dakota, office.

Compensation: 

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $70,000–$85,000/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, 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 (accrues on all hours worked), and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked). Barr’s benefits package offerings include: 

• Professional development funding 

• 401(k) retirement savings plan 

• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, provided through profit distribution 

• Cash bonus  

• Medical and dental insurance 

• Life insurance 

• Disability and accidental death insurance 

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses