Geotechnical Engineer – Senior Level (Hybrid/Remote)

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 deep foundations, slope stability, seepage, bearing capacity, settlement, and earth retention with an emphasis on highly technical analysis and design of complex slope stability and foundations. Additionally, this role involves supporting, growing, and building a dynamic team to expand Barr's numerical modeling practice. This position is a limited, part-time position and can be filled by an employee working a 0-hour base.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform engineering investigation and design support tasks from the conceptual phase through design with an emphasis on advanced testing and numerical modeling

• Provide support for feasibility studies, long-term planning, design, construction, operations, and performance monitoring

• Provide support through training/mentorship for other geotechnical engineers, including researching advanced numerical modeling techniques

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in geotechnical engineering (PhD)

• 10+ years of related work experience

• Previous proficiency in geotechnical software such as GeoStudio (SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, SIGMA/W), Rocscience Slide, FLAC2D, FLAC3D, PLAXIS

• Experience in the investigation, design, and construction of foundations and embankments

• 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 understanding of the consulting profession and critical problem-solving

• 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:

• Experience with numerical modeling with PLAXIS 3D, RS3D, 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 Minneapolis, Minnesota, office. Other locations may be considered.

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $154,377 - $167,356/year. This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Compensation will vary based on 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.