Senior Water Resources Engineer

The role – what you’ll do

Barr is seeking a senior water resources engineer to join our Minneapolis team. In this hybrid role, you will support the Water Resources group on hydrologic analysis related to stormwater planning and flood control; hydraulic analysis and design related to rivers, streams, conveyances, dams, and other hydraulic structures; water-quality analysis in urban and/or rural settings; preparation of technical reports, plans, and specifications; and working with clients, permitting agencies, and public officials.

A successful person in this role will work with and/or oversee diverse teams of engineers and scientists on hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, water-quality modeling, GIS, and CADD work. They must possess a flexible working style and be willing to occasionally modify their schedule to meet deadlines and/or client needs. They must also have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Your impact – key responsibilities

• Technical knowledge: water resources challenges such as precipitation and flooding data analysis, urban and rural hydrologic analysis, open channel and pipe flow analysis, hydraulic structures, bank stabilization and stream restoration, floodplain analysis and mapping, dam break analysis, and dam and levee analysis and design, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling approaches, and commonly used software.

• Project management: assist in planning, coordinating, and executing projects. Help ensure project milestones are met and provide regular updates to team members and clients.

• Client relationships: develop and maintain client relationships; develop proposals and business development.

About the opportunity

• Hybrid: 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 Minneapolis, Minnesota, office.

• Work environment: ability to work in an office environment. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

About you – required core competencies

• Education: bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, with emphasis on water resources.

• Experience: 10–15 years of water resources engineering experience with a focus on hydrology, hydraulics, or water quality.

• Experience with project management.

• Experience with proposals and business development.

• Experience with client management.

• Licenses/certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• Software: knowledge of commonly used hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software, GIS, and CADD software.

• Communication: strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members, regulators, and clients.

• 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.

Helpful additional experience (not required)

• Master's degree or PhD in civil or environmental engineering, with a focus on water resources.

• Demonstrated success in business development and client management.

• Experience with site development design, plans and specifications, construction observation, fieldwork, and/or surveying.

Compensation: anticipated range of $100,000–$130,000 annually. 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. This position is classified as exempt (salaried) under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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