Job Description:
Summary:
The person in this position will work on multidisciplinary project teams providing structural engineering and related technical expertise primarily for dam structures, hydropower facilities, and flood control structures, such as spillways, decant systems, overflow weirs, culverts, pump/lift stations, and other miscellaneous hydraulic structures. Primary responsibilities will include design and analysis, project management, preparation of plans and specifications, report writing, cost estimating, site inspections, dam safety evaluations, risk analyses, and minor construction observation. The work may require short-term, out-of-town assignments. As markets fluctuate, opportunities may also include working on renewable projects such as wind turbine foundation design, mining, and industrial processing facility projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in structural engineering or civil engineering with a structural emphasis (including structural analysis and steel and concrete design)
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10 years of related work experience
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Professional Engineer (PE) certification
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Work experience with AutoCAD or Revit and structural engineering analysis software such as RISA 3D, STAAD Pro, or MathCAD.
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Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members and clients
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Strong technical and problem-solving skills
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Attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness
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Interest in leading and mentoring early career engineers
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Willingness to travel and periodically adjust personal schedule to meet project needs
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Possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
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Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship from Barr Engineering, now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications:
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15+ years of related work experience
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Master's degree in civil or structural engineering
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Experience in the consulting industry
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Experience performing dam safety reviews, audits, and inspections as well as structural stability analyses for hydraulic structures
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Familiarity with hydrotechnical, mechanical, and electrical aspects of hydropower operations
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Familiarity with hydraulic design of dam appurtenant structures
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, or Denver, Colorado, office.
Colorado Applicants Only:
Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $95,000-120,000/year. Compensation will vary based upon 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 construction 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. 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.
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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
