Job Description:Summary:The person in this position will be part of an innovative geotechnical engineering team with over 90 engineers and geologists. The team provides a wide array of services related to foundations, dams, embankments, landslide stabilization, soil-structure interaction, earth-retaining structures, excavations, and underground structures. We also offer geotechnical services for ground improvement, numerical modeling, instrumentation and monitoring, in-situ testing, soil dynamics and earthquake engineering, geosynthetics, and groundwater/seepage.Key responsibilities may include:Assisting with mine tailings storage facilities from concept through construction and operationMaintaining and developing client relationshipsBuilding and leading multidisciplinary teams across officesPreparing proposals and cost estimates for geotechnical investigationsCoordinating field and laboratory testingInterpreting and analyzing geotechnical data to establish material parametersPerforming geotechnical engineering analyses including seepage, slope stability, and consolidationPerforming dam safety inspectionsPreparing reportsProviding geotechnical investigation and construction oversightTraveling for periodic out-of-town assignmentsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in geotechnical engineering or related field5 years of related work experienceProfessional Engineer (PE) certification or ability to obtain in one yearStrong geotechnical analysis and design skillsStrong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skillsWillingness to work in a project team environment that encourages self-initiativeFlexible working style as required to meet deadlines and/or client needsPossession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving recordLegal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the futurePreferred Qualifications:Master's or PhD degree in geotechnical engineering8 years of relevant work experienceExperience working in consulting engineeringProven project management experienceStrong relationships with clients and the ability to develop or foster ongoing relationships and maintain a high level of client serviceA 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.NOTE: Applicants must be able to work in locations that feature rough terrain typical of construction sites and must be able to enter and work in facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Position will occasionally require lifting or moving field testing equipment. Safety training will be provided prior to being given field work assignments. Applicants will be asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of clients.#LI-HybridOpen 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.
