Structural Engineer – Senior Level – Hydropower Focus (Hybrid/Remote)

About the role

Barr is seeking a senior structural engineer to join our team. This hybrid/remote role involves supporting the Engineering and Design structural group as part of multidisciplinary project teams providing structural engineering and related technical expertise primarily for dam structures, hydropower facilities, and flood control structures, such as spillways, outlet works, decant systems, overflow weirs, culverts, pump/lift stations, and other miscellaneous hydraulic structures. Opportunities may also include working on renewable projects like wind turbine foundation design, mining, and industrial processing facility projects.

Responsibilities

• Complete dam safety reviews, audits, and inspections as well as structural analysis and design for hydraulic structures.
• Lead the planning, coordinating, and executing of projects to ensure project milestones are met and provide regular updates to project managers and clients.
• Develop and maintain client relationships with dam, hydropower, and flood control clients; perform site inspections and minor construction observations.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in structural engineering or civil engineering with a structural emphasis (including structural analysis and steel and concrete design).
• Experience: 10 years of relevant experience.
• Licenses/certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• Software: AutoCAD or Revit and structural engineering analysis software such as RISA 3D, STAAD Pro, or MathCAD.
• Travel: Ability and willingness to travel to client locations and other Barr offices on occasion.

Qualifications

• More than 15 years of experience working on projects directly related to job responsibilities described above at a consulting engineering firm.
• Familiarity with hydrotechnical, mechanical, and electrical aspects of hydropower operations.
• Familiarity with hydraulic design of dam appurtenant structures.
• Familiarity with risk-informed decision making and dam safety programs for different federal agencies, such as FERC, USACE, TVA, or the Bureau of Reclamation.
• Experience performing dam safety reviews, audits, and inspections as well as structural stability analyses for hydraulic structures.

Skills

The ideal candidate for this position has great attention to detail; strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members.

Benefits

We are committed to providing an employee experience that attracts and retains top talent. That's why we offer a competitive package of employee benefits - including some unique offerings not found at other companies. At Barr, we also believe that learning doesn't stop when you get your degree, which is why we provide coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities to foster professional development at every stage of your career.

• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Retail benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock.
• Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders.
• Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities.
• Work/life balance: Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave.
• Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities.

Pay

Ancillary information: Compensation: anticipated range of $115,000–$140,000 annually. 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. This position is classified as exempt (salaried) under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Schedule

Ancillary information: Work environment: ability to work in an office environment. Up to approximately 20 percent of work could be in the field. Fieldwork may require the ability to work near water, operate boats, and lift up to 50 pounds. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.