Geotechnical Engineer – Senior Level – Dams Focus (Hybrid)

Job Description:

Summary:

The person in this position will be part of an innovative geotechnical engineering team of over 90 geotechnical engineers and field geologists. Barr’s geotechnical engineering team provides a wide array of services related to foundations, dams, embankments, landslides, soil-structure interaction, earth-retaining structures, excavations, and underground structures. We also offer geotechnical services for ground improvement, geotechnical modeling, instrumentation and monitoring, in-situ testing, geophysics, soil dynamics and earthquake engineering, geosynthetics, and groundwater and seepage.

Key Responsibilities may include: 

• Managing geotechnical projects from concept to construction

• Maintaining and developing client relationships

• Providing support through training/mentorship for geotechnical engineers

• Preparing proposals and cost estimates for geotechnical investigations

• Coordinating field and laboratory testing

• Interpreting and analyzing geotechnical data to establish engineering properties of materials and foundation recommendations​

• Completing geotechnical engineering analyses including seepage, slope stability, bearing capacity, settlement, and rotational stiffness

• Preparing reports

• Assist in supporting the growth of the dam practice area

• Traveling for periodic out-of-town assignments

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

• 10 years of relevant work experience

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification or ability to obtain certification within one year

• Broad knowledge of and experience with civil engineering and design codes, standards, guidelines, and best practices to complete complex dam evaluation, design, and construction projects

• Facilitation experience with PFMAs/failure modes and effects analyses (FMEAs)

• Experience performing probability and consequence analysis for qualitative risk assessments

• Demonstrated understanding of the consulting profession, including flexibility and willingness to modify personal schedule as required to meet project deadlines and/or client needs

• Willingness to travel to support project needs

• Computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet creation

• Strong 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

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in civil or geotechnical engineering with additional coursework or research related to geotechnical or dam engineering

• 15+ years of analysis and design experience, including inspecting concrete and earthen dams and/or levees, especially related to dam repair and rehabilitation

• Experience with established dam safety programs including Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Part 12 dam safety program requirements (engineering guidelines, supporting technical information documents (STIDs), probable maximum precipitation (PMP)/probable maximum flood (PMF), emergency action plans (EAPs), potential failure modes analyses (PFMAs), dam safety surveillance monitoring plans (DSSMPs), Owner’s Dam Safety Program (ODSP), risk-informed decision making (RIDM), etc.) or similar dams safety programs for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and/or states/provinces

• Prior approval as an independent consultant to complete FERC Part 12 dam safety inspections

• Interest in and ability to perform project execution and management, business development, and staff mentoring

• Facilitation experience with qualitative and quantitative dam risk assessments

• Computer skills and work experience in statistical analysis software or risk analysis software (@Risk or similar)

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 can be based out of Barr's Denver, Colorado, or Minneapolis, Minnesota, offices. Other locations may be considered.

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $95,000–$120,000/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 require entering and working in facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions characteristic of industrial facilities. Assignments may involve work on waste disposal sites and sites requiring cleanup of hazardous materials. An OSHA-mandated physical exam may be required. Safety training will be provided. Applicants may be asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of specific clients.

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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.