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Barr Engineering Co. · 2 weeks ago

Water Resources Engineer – Entry Level – Permit Review Focus (Hybrid)

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$70K/yr - $90K/yr

2+ years exp

Barr Engineering Co. is seeking a water resources engineer with a permit review focus to join their Minneapolis or Duluth team. The role involves reviewing permit applications for compliance and providing technical guidance and support to clients and decision-making bodies.

ConsultingInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Permitting and compliance: review development and construction plans for compliance with stormwater, erosion and sediment control, floodplain, and wetland management rules. Coordinate with permitting agencies, watershed district staff, public officials, and legal counsel. Evaluate stormwater plans and designs submitted by applicants

Reporting and presentation: provide written and oral technical guidance, prepare permit review summaries, and present findings to decision-making bodies

Technical analysis: perform calculations, conduct data analysis, and compile technical reports

Regulatory knowledge: regulatory programs related to project work may include watershed districts, state and federal agencies, and municipalities, among others

Client support: provide occasional support for client meetings, audits, assessments, etc

Qualification

Water resources engineeringPermit reviewStormwater managementHydrologic modelingEnvironmental regulationsMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeamwork

Required

bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering

minimum two years of relevant water resources experience

Familiarity with stormwater management, earthwork and grading plans, and stormwater best management practices (BMPs)

Basic understanding of water-related concepts, standards, and environmental regulations

strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and PDF editing software

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

Preferred

3+ years of water resources experience

Experience with environmental regulations and permitting in Minnesota or the Midwest

Experience with erosion and sediment control practices

Knowledge of floodplain and wetland management

Working knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic computer modeling and water quality modeling (e.g., XP-SWMM, PCSWMM, HydroCAD, MIDS Calculator, P8)

Experience with ArcGIS

Project design experience (e.g., subdivision site or roadway design, stormwater management facility design, etc.), including preparation of plans and specifications

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