Civil Engineer – Senior Level – Renewable Energy Focused (Hybrid)

Job Description:

Summary:

The person in this position will work with project teams on civil engineering and related technical assignments. This position generally aligns with the renewable energy sector and power delivery, with the option of branching into other sectors as needed. Work will include leading all aspects of civil design and assisting clients with the development of wind and solar projects. Typical tasks associated with this position are providing guidance to entry-level staff in the preparation of construction documents, site evaluations, feasibility studies, road design, grading, stormwater design, preparation of technical reports, and other tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field

• 10 years of related experience

• Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain certification within one year

• Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Word as well as intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel

• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or other CAD-based civil design software

• Experience with GIS-based software

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

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

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with preparation of plans and specifications, analyzing alternatives, and developing quantity takeoffs and cost estimates

• Construction administration experience such as review and response to payment applications, submittals, and claims and interpreting plans, specifications, and bid documents

• Experience drafting PowerPoint presentations, memos, and report text and figures

• 15 or more years of related work experience

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 can be based out of Barr’s Minneapolis, Minnesota, or Denver, Colorado, offices.

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000/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

NOTE: Applicants must be able to work in locations that feature rough terrain typical of construction sites and must be able to enter and work in facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Position will require lifting or moving field-testing equipment. Safety training will be provided before being given work assignments on these sites. Applicants will be asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of clients.

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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 : $95,000 - $120,000