Job Description:
Summary:
The person in this position will provide leadership and work with multidisciplinary project teams, providing process engineering and technical expertise related to hydrocarbons and other flammable fluids. Project assignments may include petroleum refining, chemical or industrial process design, process safety, and engineering techniques. Tasks may include material and energy balances, instrumentation and control diagrams, modeling, developing process flow diagrams, writing reports and equipment specifications, estimating costs, and sizing process equipment. The work will also include management of projects and coordination with clients as well as opportunities for practice development, mentoring, and business development.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in chemical, petrochemical, or mechanical engineering
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At least 10 years of related experience
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Experience working at industrial sites either as an operating engineer, project engineer, or as a consultant
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Working knowledge of codes and guidelines related to process safety
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Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
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Willingness to work in a project team environment that encourages self-initiative
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A flexible working style as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs
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Familiarity with basic Microsoft Office software packages, especially Excel
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Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr now, or in the future
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Possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Preferred Qualifications:
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15 + years of related experience
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Experience with gated project delivery method
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Experience with design programs such as AspenTech or similar
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Experience with alternative fuels such as hydrogen, biofuels, or ammonia
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Willingness to assist with business development
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Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within one year or registrations or certifications related to process safety
A hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is/can be based out of Barr's Salt Lake City, Utah; Reno, Nevada; Bismarck, North Dakota; Duluth, Minnesota; or Ann Arbor, Michigan, offices.
Nevada Applicants Only:
Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $105,000–$125,000/year. Compensation will vary based on experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus. Our compensation comes in more ways than traditional base salary, and we believe that when all those elements are combined, our compensation is a competitive part of the total value proposition of working at Barr.
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, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked).
NOTE: Some work locations may feature rough terrain typical of industrial sites and may also require entering and working in facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Safety training will be provided for work in these areas.
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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
