Geotechnical Engineer – Senior Level (Hybrid)

Job Description:

Summary: 

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

Key responsibilities may include:

• Managing geotechnical projects from concept to construction

• Maintaining and developing client relationships

• Providing support through training/mentorship for other geotechnical engineers

• Preparing proposals and cost estimates for geotechnical projects

• 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

• Acting as lead geotechnical engineer on multidisciplinary teams

• Traveling for periodic out-of-town assignments

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in geotechnical engineering or related

• 10 years of related work experience 

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

• Strong geotechnical analysis and design skills 

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills 

• Willingness to work in a project team environment that encourages self-initiative 

• Proven project management experience 

• Flexible working style as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs 

• 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: 

• Master’s degree in geotechnical engineering 

• 15+ years of relevant work experience 

• Experience working in consulting engineering 

• Strong relationships with clients and the ability to develop or foster ongoing relationships and maintain a high level of client service

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.

NOTE: Applicants must be able to work in locations that feature rough terrain typical of construction sites and must be able to enter and work in facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Position will occasionally require lifting or moving field testing equipment. Safety training will be provided prior to being given field work assignments. Applicants will be asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of 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.