Environmental Engineer/Scientist – Senior Level – Air Permitting and Compliance Focus (Hybrid/Remote)

Job Description:

Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Air Permitting and Compliance Consultant to undertake challenging work coordinating air-program compliance and permitting projects associated with the development, construction, and operation of varying industries. This role requires a deep understanding of air quality regulations. The candidate should also have a proven track record in consulting, providing expert advice and solutions to clients.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Leading and managing highly collaborative project teams assisting clients with air-quality permitting, environmental regulatory compliance, and related technical assignments

• Collaborating with clients to identify and address air-quality issues, including regulatory applicability determinations, preparing compliance plans and reports, developing air permitting applications, and performing technical and economic feasibility studies for pollution-control equipment

• Participating in meetings and negotiations with clients and regulatory agency personnel

• Developing and mentoring internal team members

• Conducting quality control review of draft deliverables

• Engaging in business development activities, including the development of proposals, scopes of work, and appropriate budgets

A successful person in this role is intrinsically motivated and emphasizes client service. They enjoy working independently and as part of a team, using their project management expertise and technical ability for a variety of projects. They are flexible in working with their project teams and are willing to occasionally modify schedules to meet project deadlines and/or client needs. This person also is relationship-focused, as the role involves serving both internal and external clients.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or environmental engineering or a related engineering or scientific degree

• 15 or more years of experience working with federal air regulations such as federal PSD/NSR and Title V, NSPS, MACT, NESHAP, and state air construction permitting

• Engineering or scientific knowledge and experience in the power, fuels, mining, and/or manufacturing industries

• More than 5 years of previous consulting experience, with a strong track record of delivering successful projects

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

• Demonstrated effectiveness in building working relationships and leading and working with multidisciplinary teams to fulfill commitments on schedule and within budget and providing professional services that exceed client expectations and requirements

• Strong technical and problem-solving skills, including attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness, as well as a commitment to producing high-quality deliverables

• Aptitude for developing client relationships and new business

• Willingness to travel periodically to meet project needs

• 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

A hybrid or remote work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office; a remote arrangement refers to working primarily from a home office. This position can be based out of Barr's Denver, Colorado; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Bismarck, North Dakota; Duluth, Minnesota; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Hibbing, Minnesota; Jefferson City, Missouri; or Salt Lake City, Utah, office(s). Remote arrangements will be considered based on candidate qualifications, location requirements, and Barr’s needs.

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,000–$150,000/year. This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Compensation will vary based on 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 : $120,000 - $150,000