Environmental Scientist or Engineer – Mid/Senior Level –Air Quality Testing & FTIR Focus (Hybrid)
Job Description:
Summary:
Barr is seeking a senior environmental scientist or engineer to undertake challenging work involving environmental monitoring and problem-solving in the air-quality field throughout the United States to help expand our in-house capabilities.
The person selected for this position will work on highly collaborative project teams assisting clients with air-quality performance testing or ambient air monitoring and related technical assignments. Work will include preparation or oversight of test plans, communications with regulatory agencies, technical reports, deployment of sampling equipment, and analysis of analytes. The successful candidate will both work with and lead project teams and own client relationships.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or environmental engineering or related science degree
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3 years of professional experience working with federal and state environmental programs under the federal CAA, specifically with air quality testing
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Experience with Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
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Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members and clients
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Demonstrated ability to fulfill commitments on schedule and to do what it takes to meet clients' service expectations and requirements
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Strong technical and problem-solving skills, including attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness, as well as a commitment to producing high-quality deliverables
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Effectiveness in building working relationships and working on multidiscipline project teams
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A flexible working style and willingness to occasionally modify personal schedule as required to meet project deadlines and/or client needs
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Self-initiative and motivation, with an emphasis on client service and cultivating a career in environmental consulting
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Ability to travel to client locations and other Barr offices up to 50%
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Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
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Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications:
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Engineering or scientific knowledge and experience in the power, fuels, mining, and/or manufacturing industries
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Experience as a lead FTIR operator using EPA Method 320
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Demonstrated organization and management skills
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Aptitude for developing client relationships and business
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Ability to identify problem symptoms and causes, and develop and evaluate alternative solutions
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Ability to process complex or rapidly developing information to extract key issues and implications and develop appropriate strategies
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.
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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.
What We Do
Barr provides engineering and environmental consulting services to clients across the Midwest, throughout the Americas, and around the world. We have been employee-owned since 1966 and trace our origins to the early 1900s. Working together, our 1,000+ engineers, scientists, and technical specialists help clients develop, manage, and restore natural resources.
Barr’s project teams work with clients in industries such as power, refining, mining, and manufacturing as well as attorneys, government agencies, and natural-resource-management organizations. Our project sites range from iron-ore mines in South America to wind-power farms in South Dakota, from manufacturing facilities in California to oil-sands fields in western Canada.
Barr is an EEO employer. For more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.barr.com