Environmental Engineer/Scientist/Consultant – Mid/Senior Level – Intermountain West Focus (Hybrid)

Job Description:

Summary:

The person in this position will assist with the management of state permitting and federal environmental review opportunities across the United States, with an emphasis on the intermountain west. 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. Responsibilities will include work with and managing interdisciplinary teams to prepare National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents and other environmental regulatory reporting documents such as Clean Water Act (CWA) permits packages, Biological Assessments, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, feasibility studies and permitting plans. 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

• 5–10 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

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

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent experience with environmental permitting/consulting in the intermountain west

• Experience managing environmental review and permitting projects at state (where applicable) and/or federal level; experience with Bureau of Land Management is preferred

• Experience and/or familiarity with the following regulatory programs and permitting requirements: water appropriations, CWA permitting (Sections 401, 402, and 404), threatened and endangered species (Section 7 compliance), cultural resources (Section 106 compliance), state and federal

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

• Experience working as a third-party contractor on federal Environmental Assessments and/or Environmental Impact Statements

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

• Experience training and mentoring staff

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 Durango, Denver, Fort Collins, or Wheat Ridge, Colorado; Albuquerque or Farmington New Mexico; or Salt Lake City Utah offices. Remote arrangements will be considered based on candidate qualifications, location requirements, and Barr’s needs.

Colorado Applicants Only:

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $73,000—$107,000/year. Compensation will vary based on 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).

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.