Environmental Consultant – Mid/Senior Level (Hybrid)

Job Description:

Summary:

The person in this position will assist with the management of state and federal environmental review and permitting opportunities across the United States. This person will work with clients to identify, scope, and manage environmental review, permitting, and compliance projects, as well as provide technical advice and support. Work will involve helping build and maintain relationships with clients. Fulfillment of the position responsibilities will require periodic travel.

This person will work with federal, state, and local government officials; non-governmental organizations; regulatory staff; resource managers; other industry representatives; technical and information resource experts; and interested and concerned citizens. Responsibilities may also involve supporting business development activities.

This person will also work with multidisciplinary Barr project teams to manage and support the development of state and federal-level environmental review documents and permit applications. Tasks may also include managing environmental surveys/assessments (archaeological/historical; threatened and endangered species; wetland delineations, inventories, and functional assessments); developing regulatory strategies with clients; consulting and negotiating with regulatory agencies; and supporting public involvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, environmental policy, natural resources management, or a related field

• 7–10 years of experience directly related to environmental review and permitting projects

• Proven ability to lead, organize, and direct multidisciplinary teams

• Knowledge of and experience with NEPA and state-equivalent regulations and processes

• Knowledge of and familiarity with federal and state regulatory agency staff, resource managers, and other government officials

• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate in a consultative manner with project team members and clients

• Demonstrated skills and abilities in negotiation; problem-solving; attention to detail; accuracy and producing high-quality deliverables; project organization and management; fulfilling commitments on schedule and meeting deadlines; leading teams in preparing effective documents and applications; and building strong working relationships

• Self-initiative and motivation with an emphasis on client service

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

• Willingness to travel and work out of town

• 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 acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing environmental review and permitting projects at state (where applicable) and/or federal level

• Experience and/or familiarity with the following regulatory programs and permitting requirements: NPDES, water appropriations, wetland permitting (USACE 404), threatened and endangered species (Section 7 compliance), cultural resources (Section 106 compliance)

• Experience with projects involving hydrology and water quality

• Developed relationships with federal and Midwest states’ regulatory agency staff, resource managers, and other government officials

• Experience working as a third-party contractor on federal EA and/or EIS projects

• Ability to process complex or rapidly developing information to extract key issues and implications and develop appropriate strategies

• Experience training and mentoring staff

• Up-to-date MSHA certification

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 Duluth or Minneapolis, Minnesota, offices. 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 $80,000–$110,000/year. This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Compensation will vary based upon 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

• paid holidays

• paid time off

NOTE: 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.

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Open positions at Barr Engineering Co. do not have application deadlines. Barr Engineering Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.