Water Resources Engineer – Senior Level (Hybrid)

About the role

Barr is seeking a senior water resources engineer to join our Minneapolis team. This hybrid role involves supporting the Water Resources group on hydrologic analysis, hydraulic analysis, water-quality analysis, report preparation, and client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Support hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, water-quality modeling, GIS, and CADD work.
• Work with and/or oversee diverse teams of engineers and scientists.
• Aid in project planning, coordination, and execution.
• Ensure project milestones are met and provide regular updates to team members and clients.
• Develop and maintain client relationships; prepare proposals and manage business development.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, with a focus on water resources.
• Experience: 10–15 years of water resources engineering experience, focusing on hydrology, hydraulics, or water quality.
• Project management experience.
• Proposal and business development experience.
• Client management experience.
• Licenses/certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Software: Knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software, GIS, and CADD software.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Flexible working style and willingness to adjust schedules to meet deadlines and client needs.
• Ability to work in an office environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Skills

• Technical knowledge: Water resources challenges such as precipitation and flooding data analysis, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling approaches, and commonly used software.
• Project management: Planning, coordinating, and executing projects.
• Client relationships: Developing and maintaining client relationships; proposal and business development.

Benefits

We offer a competitive package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and dividends to shareholders. Other benefits include wellness-focused educational opportunities, paid time off, holidays, and a mentorship program.

Pay

The anticipated range of compensation is $100,000–$130,000 annually, with a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance.

Schedule

This position is a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for a split between an office and home setting. It is based out of Barr's Minneapolis, Minnesota, office.