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Barr Engineering Co. · 4 days ago

Environmental Scientist/Consultant – New Mexico Focus – Senior Level (Hybrid)

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$95K/yr - $125K/yr

10+ years exp

Barr Engineering Co. is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist/Consultant with a focus on New Mexico to lead project management and environmental review efforts. The role involves managing permitting projects, developing environmental review documents, and fostering client relationships while providing technical expertise in environmental assessments.

ConsultingInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Project management: leading and supporting multidisciplinary project teams in developing federal- and state-level environmental review documents and permit applications

Staff development: coaching, mentoring, and providing development opportunities for other staff and team members

Environmental technical expertise: managing environmental surveys and assessments (archaeological and historical; threatened and endangered species; baseline ecological; wetland delineations, inventories, and functional assessments)

Client service: building and maintaining relationships with clients and supporting business development activities. Additionally, working with clients to identify, scope, and manage environmental review, permitting, and compliance projects, as well as to provide technical advice and support regarding regulatory strategies

Agency relationships: consulting and negotiating with federal, state, and local regulatory officials and agencies

Public involvement: supporting community involvement and public outreach as necessary

Qualification

Environmental review expertiseField data collectionNEPA knowledgeProject managementConsulting experienceRegulatory agency relationshipsClient serviceTeam collaborationMentoring staffCommunication skills

Required

Education: bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental policy, natural resources management, biology, ecology, environmental engineering, or another related scientific field

Experience: 10 or more years of experience directly related to environmental review and permitting projects

Recent consulting experience (within the last 5 years)

Field data collection and analysis and familiarity with the ecological systems in the Intermountain West

Knowledge of and experience with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and interrelated federal and state regulations and processes

Knowledge of and familiarity with federal and state regulatory agency staff, resource managers, and other government officials in the Intermountain West region

Project management: ability to lead and work with multidisciplinary teams to fulfill commitments on schedule and within budget and to provide professional services that exceed client expectations and requirements

Ability to organize and direct field crews and task teams effectively with minimal direct supervision

Ability to communicate effectively to prepare and support the review of technical reports and other deliverables

Experience in training and mentoring staff

Travel: ability and willingness to travel as needed to complete job duties

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 by Barr, now or in the future

Preferred

Experience working directly with federal agencies in New Mexico and surrounding geographies

Experience or familiarity with the following regulatory programs and permitting requirements: water appropriations, wetlands (CWA 404), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (CWA 402), threatened and endangered species (Section 7) compliance, cultural resources (Section 106) compliance

Experience working as a third-party contractor on federal Environmental Assessments and/or Environmental Impact Statements

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