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Barr Engineering Co. · 3 days ago

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

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $160K/yr

10+ years exp

Barr Engineering Co. is seeking a senior water resources consultant with a focus on mine water management to join their team as a mine water practice lead. In this role, you will provide project management and technical support primarily for mining clients, while also engaging with clients in heavy industry and power generation.

ConsultingInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

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

Qualification

Water balance modelingHydrologicHydraulic analysisMine water managementStatistical analysisProbabilistic analysisHydraulic modeling softwareClient relationship managementProject managementCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

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

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future

Preferred

More than 10 years of experience working on projects directly related to job responsibilities described above at a consulting engineering firm or mining or industrial worksite

M.Sc. or PhD degree(s) in civil or environmental engineering

Experience working with software such as GoldSim, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XPSWMM/PCSWMM, HSPF, HydroCAD, MS Excel, or the MIKE Suite of tools

Strong relationships with clients and the ability to develop or foster ongoing relationships and maintain a high level of client service

Examples of providing water resources engineering to support permitting and compliance

Experience with mine closure and reclamation planning, such as assessing alternatives and developing a plan, including community involvement

Familiarity with publicly available data sets to support hydrologic analyses such as USGS gage data in the USA, hydrometric stations in Canada, climate data from NWS, Environment Canada, or other gages

Expertise with one or more of the following: data analysis, visualization, and presentation; hydraulic structure (outlet works) analysis and design; risk-informed decision making for alternative development and selection; climate change analysis for mine water management decision making; water recovery and reuse; cost-benefit assessments; due diligence services (e.g., review boards) for water management projects

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