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In this hybrid role, you will support our Water Resources group with challenging and fast-paced work on environmental impact assessment, permitting, and compliance projects.\nA successful person in this role will have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. They possess exceptional organization skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have a flexible working style. They are also willing to occasionally modify their schedule to meet deadlines and/or client needs.\nYour impact - key responsibilities\nField support: conducting wetland delineations, inventories, functional assessments, protected species assessments, botanical inventories, and other ecological field investigations.\nPermitting and regulatory support: conducting and writing environmental impact assessments and related documentation, interpreting regulatory and permitting processes, communicating with regulatory agencies and client contacts, and developing and reviewing environmental permit applications.\n Environmental impact and reporting: performing desktop and field-based threatened and endangered species reviews and other biological and/or natural resources inventories (i.e., raptor surveys, migratory bird surveys, noxious weed inventories, etc.).\nAbout the opportunity\nHybrid: 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 Bismarck, North Dakota, office.\nTravel requirement: daily travel to field and client sites in North Dakota during peak season. Up to 10 percent domestic field or on-site work involving short-term, out-of-town assignments.\n Work environment: some fieldwork locations include difficult terrain typical of backcountry (e.g., dense vegetation, fallen timber, poor footing soils, streams), roadway, and construction sites. Work may also require entering and working in facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of mining or other industrial facilities. Safety training will be provided.\nPhysical requirements: walking up to 10 miles per day in extreme temperatures of 90+ degrees Fahrenheit.\nAbout you - required core competencies\nEducation: bachelor’s degree in environmental science, studies, or policy; ecology; natural resources management; biology; botany; or a related natural resources field.\nExperience: 8+ years of relevant experience related to the job responsibilities described above.\nLicenses/certifications: must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.\nTravel: ability and willingness to travel to site and client locations.\nDriver’s license: possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.\nMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.\nHelpful additional experience (not required)\nExperience with state and federal environmental review, regulatory interpretation, and permitting processes (including EAW, EA, and EIS) in the Midwest.\nProfessional Wetland Scientist Certification.\nWetland delineation, wetland functional assessment, wetland restoration design and construction, and restoration project monitoring, contracting, and management experience.\nFamiliarity with CAD or GIS tools (ArcGIS, Collector, etc.).\nCompensation: anticipated range of $75,000-$95,000 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.\nBenefits - what we offer\nWe are committed to providing an employee experience that attracts and retains top talent. That's why we offer a competitive package of employee benefits - including some unique offerings not found at other companies. At Barr, we also believe that learning doesn't stop when you get your degree, which is why we provide coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities to foster professional development at every stage of your career.\nCompetitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care\n\nRetirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock\n\nProfit distribution: Barr has a \"no retained earnings\" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders\n\nProfessional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities\n\nWork/life balance: Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave\n\nWellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities\n\nPlease note that benefits eligibility is determined and may change based on part-time, reduced-time, or full-time status.\nAbout us - why choose Barr\nAt Barr, you'll join a community of engineers, scientists, and professionals who will help you achieve your ambitions and build a meaningful, rewarding career. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients who value Barr's tailored solutions and commitment to exceptional service.\nAs part of our employee-owned firm, you'll contribute to a culture of commitment and camaraderie where staff can thrive as professionals. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and believe an inclusive workplace is critical to our success.\nTo learn more about Barr's culture and values, visit: https://www.barr.com/Careers/Our-culture\nOpen positions at Barr Engineering Co. do not have application deadlines. 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