Chemical/Environmental Engineer/Scientist – Entry Level – Oil & Gas Permitting and Compliance Focus (Hybrid)

Job Description:

Summary:

The person in this position will work on a variety of environmental consulting projects to support a fast-paced, industrial client base with an initial emphasis on the oil and gas industry. The position requires strong problem-solving ability and communication skills to develop solutions to meet client objectives, primarily for air program regulatory requirements.

Projects may include compliance assistance, staff assistance at client offices, data entry in regulatory and emissions tracking systems, regulatory and technical analysis, solution development, report writing, regulatory negotiations, and working in the oil and gas industry for a long-term assignment. In fulfilling these duties, the position will interface with internal project teams, industry representatives, and regulatory staff.

Key job activities may include mass balance calculations, emission inventories, evaluation and troubleshooting of new or existing systems, air quality permit applications and related documents, and providing regulatory assistance.

On-site client support opportunities may require out-of-town travel. To be considered for this position, you must submit a resume and a cover letter.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or environmental engineering or a related engineering or science degree

• Internship or post-college professional experience in industry, an environmental agency, or environmental consulting

• Intrinsic motivation with an emphasis on client service and interest in growing a career in environmental consulting

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members, regulators, and clients

• Strong technical and problem-solving skills including attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness

• Demonstrated leadership skills

• Strong computer skills including the use of spreadsheets

• Willingness to travel and periodically adjust personal schedule to meet project needs

• Possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of post-college professional experience in industry, an environmental agency, or environmental consulting

• Experience working with regulations and environmental permitting

• High level of proficiency working in data systems and analyzing large sets of data

• Experience working with regulations and environmental permitting

• Project or task management skills

• Demonstrated effectiveness in building working relationships across multi-dimensional teams

• Aptitude for developing client relationships and business opportunities

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 is based out of Barr's Denver, Colorado, office.

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $65,000–$80,000/year. This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Compensation will vary based upon relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance.  Barr has a “no retained earnings” model and distributes all its profit to our employees through our bonus plan and ESOP. 

Benefits: 
People report that they stay at Barr because of the camaraderie and career opportunities. Another draw is our competitive package of employee benefits, which includes professional development funding, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses, paid holidays, paid time off (accrues on all hours worked), and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked). Barr’s benefits package offerings include:

• professional development funding

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, provided through profit distribution

• cash bonus 

• medical and dental insurance

• life insurance

• disability and accidental death insurance

• flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

• paid holidays

• paid time off

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Open positions at Barr Engineering Co. do not have application deadlines. Barr Engineering Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000