Civil/Water Resources Engineer - Senior Level - Mining Focus - Barr Engineering Co.
Denver, CO
About the Job
Job Description:
Summary:
The person in this position will work with multidisciplinary project teams
providing project and/or task management and technical support primarily for
Barr's mining clients as well as other clients in markets such as heavy
industry and power generation. Responsibilities are expected to include
leading technical analyses related to water balance modeling; hydrologic and
hydraulic analyses and engineering studies; interacting with, coordinating
with, and potentially leading or managing multidisciplinary project teams;
mentoring junior staff through project work; advising clients on mine-water
management strategies through completion of alternatives analyses; providing
environmental consulting services; writing technical reports; and
performing business development through conference presentations and writing
proposals. Work may involve short-term, out-of-town assignments, such as
site v
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering
10 years of related work experience with a focus on mining and mine water
management
Professional Engineer (PE) certification or eligibility for immediate
certification
Experience working with hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality
methods; modeling tools; and software such as GoldSim, HEC-RAS,
HEC-HMS, XPSWMM/PCSWMM, HSPF, HydroCAD, MS Excel, or the MIKE Suite of tools
Familiarity with publicly available data sets to support hydrologic analyses
such as USGS gage data in the USA, hydrometric stations in Canada, climate
data from NWS, Environment Canada, or other gages
Experience advising clients on mine water management strategies and
alternatives analysis
Developed skills in probabilistic analysis or modeling, uncertainty
analyses, and/or Monte Carlo analyses to inform and complete risk assessments
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Proven task or project management skills including quality management
Willingness to work cooperatively with project team members in a high-energy
working environment that encourages self-initiative
Flexible working style as required to meet deadlines and/or client 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:
More than 10 years of experience working on projects directly related to the
job responsibilities described above at a consulting engineering or mining or
industrial worksite
Master's degree or PhD degree in civil or environmental engineering
Strong relationships with clients and the ability to develop or foster ongoing
relationships and maintain a high level of client service
Examples of providing water resources engineering to support permitting and
compliance
Experience with mine closure and reclamation planning such as assessing
alternatives and developing a plan, including community involvement
Expertise with one or more of the following: data analysis,
visualization, and presentation; hydraulic structure (outlet works)
analysis and design; risk-informed decision making for alternative
development and selection; climate change analysis for mine water management
decision making; water recovery and re-use; cost-benefit assessments;
due diligence services (e.g., review boards) for water management projects
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 the following Barr offices:
Denver, Colorado; Duluth, Hibbing, or Minneapolis, Minnesota;
Bismarck, North Dakota; or Salt Lake City, Utah.
Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $110,000 -
$160,000/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
bon
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,
Summary:
The person in this position will work with multidisciplinary project teams
providing project and/or task management and technical support primarily for
Barr's mining clients as well as other clients in markets such as heavy
industry and power generation. Responsibilities are expected to include
leading technical analyses related to water balance modeling; hydrologic and
hydraulic analyses and engineering studies; interacting with, coordinating
with, and potentially leading or managing multidisciplinary project teams;
mentoring junior staff through project work; advising clients on mine-water
management strategies through completion of alternatives analyses; providing
environmental consulting services; writing technical reports; and
performing business development through conference presentations and writing
proposals. Work may involve short-term, out-of-town assignments, such as
site v
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering
10 years of related work experience with a focus on mining and mine water
management
Professional Engineer (PE) certification or eligibility for immediate
certification
Experience working with hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality
methods; modeling tools; and software such as GoldSim, HEC-RAS,
HEC-HMS, XPSWMM/PCSWMM, HSPF, HydroCAD, MS Excel, or the MIKE Suite of tools
Familiarity with publicly available data sets to support hydrologic analyses
such as USGS gage data in the USA, hydrometric stations in Canada, climate
data from NWS, Environment Canada, or other gages
Experience advising clients on mine water management strategies and
alternatives analysis
Developed skills in probabilistic analysis or modeling, uncertainty
analyses, and/or Monte Carlo analyses to inform and complete risk assessments
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Proven task or project management skills including quality management
Willingness to work cooperatively with project team members in a high-energy
working environment that encourages self-initiative
Flexible working style as required to meet deadlines and/or client 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:
More than 10 years of experience working on projects directly related to the
job responsibilities described above at a consulting engineering or mining or
industrial worksite
Master's degree or PhD degree in civil or environmental engineering
Strong relationships with clients and the ability to develop or foster ongoing
relationships and maintain a high level of client service
Examples of providing water resources engineering to support permitting and
compliance
Experience with mine closure and reclamation planning such as assessing
alternatives and developing a plan, including community involvement
Expertise with one or more of the following: data analysis,
visualization, and presentation; hydraulic structure (outlet works)
analysis and design; risk-informed decision making for alternative
development and selection; climate change analysis for mine water management
decision making; water recovery and re-use; cost-benefit assessments;
due diligence services (e.g., review boards) for water management projects
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 the following Barr offices:
Denver, Colorado; Duluth, Hibbing, or Minneapolis, Minnesota;
Bismarck, North Dakota; or Salt Lake City, Utah.
Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $110,000 -
$160,000/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
bon
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,
Source : Barr Engineering Co.