Geotechnical Engineer – Senior Level (Hybrid)

Job Description:

Summary:

The person in this position will be part of an innovative and collaborative geotechnical engineering team of over 90 geotechnical engineers and geologists. Barr’s geotechnical engineering team serves the fuels, mining, power, and public sectors. We provide 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, geohazard assessments, and groundwater and seepage.

The person in this position will work on a variety of geotechnical projects that involve traditional geotechnical and civil analysis and design related to shallow and deep foundations, slope stability, seepage, bearing capacity, settlement, and earth retention with an emphasis on mine tailing’s storage facilities and water retention dams. Additionally, this role involves supporting, growing, and building a dynamic team to expand Barr's Western U.S. dams practice.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform engineering investigation and design support tasks from the conceptual phase through design with an emphasis on tailings storage facilities and water dams

• Manage geotechnical field investigations; coordinate and assign laboratory testing programs; analyze field and lab data; and contribute to the preparation of comprehensive geotechnical reports

• Provide support for feasibility studies, long-term planning, design, construction, operations, performance monitoring, dam safety inspections and reviews, and dam breach analyses

• Prepare proposals and cost estimates for geotechnical investigations and design work

• Perform occasional fieldwork such as construction observation and dam safety inspections

• Provide support through training/mentorship for other geotechnical engineers

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement business development strategies

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a geotechnical emphasis

• 10 years of related work experience

• Previous proficiency in geotechnical software such as Geostudio (Seep/W, Slope/W, Sigma/W), Rocscience Slide

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain within one year with eligibility to procure licensure in other states/jurisdictions

• Strong technical skills in a wide range of geotechnical analysis and design disciplines

• Proven history of developing a portfolio of business and providing exceptional client service

• Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to modify personal schedule as required to meet project deadlines and/or client needs

• Willingness and ability to regularly travel to meet client needs particularly for on-site client meetings and field mentoring

• Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing 30 pounds or more

• Strong interpersonal, 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

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in geotechnical engineering (MS or PhD)

• 15 years of geotechnical design experience

• Experience in the investigation, design, and construction of earthen dams

• Experience with various aspects of tailings management, from concept, design, and operation and through closure

• Experience as EOR, DEOR (tailings), SME, or IC

• Experience with geotechnical monitoring equipment familiarity/understanding of USACE, FERC, FEMA, USBR, ICOLD standards for design

• Experience working on mine sites with an emphasis on safety

•  Experience with numerical modeling with FLAC/PLAXIS, Muk3D, Leapfrog, OpenGround, Landform Evolution Models

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 or Fort Collins, Colorado, 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.