Water Resources Consultant – Senior Level – Mining Focus (Hybrid/Remote)

About the role

Barr is seeking a senior water resources consultant with a focus on mine water management to join our team as a mine water practice lead.

Responsibilities

• Leading technical analyses related to water balance modeling.
• Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and engineering studies.
• Interacting with, coordinating with, and potentially leading or managing multidisciplinary project teams.
• Mentoring junior staff through project work.
• Advising clients on mine water management strategies and alternatives analyses.
• Performing business development, such as giving conference presentations or writing proposals.

Requirements

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 the following Barr offices: Denver, Colorado; Duluth, Hibbing, or Minneapolis, Minnesota; Bismarck, North Dakota; Albuquerque, New Mexico; or Salt Lake City, Utah.

A remote work arrangement may be considered for this position. A remote arrangement refers to working primarily from a home office. Remote arrangements will be considered based on candidate qualifications, local regulations, and Barr’s needs.

Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Education: bachelor's degree in math, science, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing water balance models, including spreadsheet-based and advanced simulation tools.
• Experience with design of surface water impoundments, such as process ponds, water supply dams, and reservoirs.
• Statistical analysis of hydrological data, including techniques such as cumulative frequency analysis.
• Experience advising clients on mine water management strategies and alternatives analysis and a track record of building and sustaining client relationships.
• Developed skills in probabilistic analysis or modeling, uncertainty analyses, and/or Monte Carlo analyses to inform and complete risk assessments.
• Software: experience working with hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality methods and modeling tools.
• Driver’s license: possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proven task or project management skills.
• A willingness to work cooperatively with project team members in a high-energy environment that encourages self-initiative.

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Retirement 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 to the compensation range of $110,000–$160,000 annually, employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance.

Schedule

This position is classified as exempt (salaried) under the Fair Labor Standards Act.