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

Job Description:

Summary:

The person in this position will be responsible for reviewing permit applications submitted to watershed district and/or municipal clients for development and redevelopment projects. Work may involve reviewing site development design; reviewing construction plans for conformance with stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and floodplain management rules; coordinating review for conformance with wetland management rules; working with permitting agencies and public officials; coordinating with watershed district staff; coordinating with permit applicants (including municipalities, developers, homeowners and engineers); reviewing stormwater modeling (hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality), reviewing stormwater management designs submitted by permit applicants; and preparing written documentation on conformance with relevant rules.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental engineering or a related environmental degree

• One year of experience directly related to water resources

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

• Basic understanding of water-related environmental regulations

• Strong computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets

• Ability to work independently and with teams of specialists to meet client and project needs

• Attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness

• Conscientiousness concerning the accuracy, appropriateness, and timeliness of results

• Flexible working style and willingness to occasionally modify personal schedule as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs

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

• Superior task management skills, including scheduling, prioritizing, and follow up to keep project information organized

• 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:

• 3 years of water resources experience

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain in one year

• Experience with water environmental regulations and permitting in Minnesota or other Midwest states

• Familiarity with MPCA’s Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS)

• Familiarity with erosion and sediment control practices

• Familiarity with floodplain and wetland management

• Project or task management experience

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

• Experience with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or other CADD-based civil design software

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

• Qualified Preparer of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (QPSWPPP) and/or Qualified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater

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 working primarily from a home office. This position can be based out of Barr's Minneapolis, Minnesota, office. 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 $70,000–$80,000/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 : $70,000 - $80,000