Environmental Consultant – Senior Level (Hybrid)

Barr Engineering Co; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 196,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Barr Engineering Co in Calgary seeks a senior environmental consultant to lead regulatory strategy, permitting, and compliance projects across Canada/US. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with clients and agencies, and manage schedules and budgets to deliver NEPA- and state-equivalent reviews.

You will mentor staff, develop environmental strategies, and foster strong client relationships while balancing project priorities and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of NEPA and state-equivalent regulations and processes.
• Valid driver’s license and eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory strategy and agency engagement for complex projects.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams to deliver environmental review and permitting documents.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget; mentor staff.
• Build and grow client relationships and manage stakeholder communications.
• Oversee subcontractors and ensure quality and compliance.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Client management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

The role – what you’ll do

Barr is seeking a senior environmental consultant to join our team in Calgary. The person in this position will support management of state and federal environmental review, permitting, and compliance projects focused on the Midwest as well as across the United States. This role involves working with clients to site, scope, and manage projects, develop environmental strategies, provide technical support, and build and maintain client relationships. The position regularly collaborates with clients, communicates with external stakeholders (including agencies and members of the public), and is responsible for keeping large, complex projects on schedule and within budget. Work also includes leading and managing multidisciplinary project teams to prepare environmental review documents and permit applications, managing environmental surveys and assessments, and supporting agency coordination and public involvement. Work at times will also involve oversight of subconsultants.

A successful person in this role will have exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to lead project teams and client engagements. They possess strong organizational and strategic thinking skills and can effectively balance multiple priorities while keeping complex projects moving forward. They are skilled at coordinating and mentoring team members, delegating responsibilities, and fostering collaboration across disciplines. They exercise independent judgment, anticipate project needs, and identify opportunities and risks early to support successful project delivery. They are also willing to occasionally modify their schedule to meet project deadlines and client needs.

Your impact – key responsibilities

• Regulatory knowledge: leading regulatory strategy, agency engagement, and client communications for complex projects; guiding multidisciplinary teams through environmental review and permitting processes; mentoring staff in the application of environmental regulations; and exercising sound judgment regarding permit applicability, compliance obligations, and regulatory risk.
• Permitting and compliance: assisting clients with permitting, environmental regulatory compliance, and related technical assignments.

• Environmental review and permitting: leading the planning, development, and delivery of environmental review and permitting documents, including NEPA- and state-equivalent environmental review documents. Direct multidisciplinary teams in compiling and evaluating technical information, establishing document strategy and scope, integrating technical analyses, and ensuring documents are technically sound, defensible, and responsive to regulatory requirements and client objectives.

• Project and task management: leading project teams through all phases of project delivery, including scoping, planning, execution, and closeout. Coordinate internal staff, subcontractors, clients, and regulatory agencies to achieve project objectives while managing risks and resolving challenges. Oversee project quality, schedule, and budget performance; provide regular client updates; and support staff development through mentoring, technical guidance, and constructive review.
• Client management: building, sustaining, and growing relationships with new and existing clients through successful project execution and consultative engagement.
• Team leadership: leading and managing highly collaborative project teams and developing internal team members.

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 Calgary office.

About you – required core competencies

• Education: bachelor’s degree in environmental science, studies, or policy; ecology; natural resources management; biology; botany; or a related natural resources field.
• Experience: 10 or more years of relevant experience related to the job responsibilities described above.
  • Knowledge of and experience with NEPA and state-equivalent regulations and processes.
  • Experience working with federal and provincial regulatory agency staff, resource managers, and other government officials.
• Driver's license: must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.

Helpful additional experience (not required)

• Experience managing environmental review and permitting projects at state (where applicable) and/or federal level. This includes NEPA and Minnesota’s MEPA processes (EAWs, EAs, AUARs, and EISs) and siting/routing processes outlined in the Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act (MN Statute 216I).
• Experience and/or familiarity with the following regulatory programs and permitting requirements: wetland permitting (USACE 404), threatened and endangered species (Section 7 compliance), and cultural resources (Section 106 compliance).
• Developed relationships with federal and Midwest states’ regulatory agency staff, resource managers, and other government officials.
• Experience working as a third-party contractor on NEPA projects.

Compensation:

anticipated range of $140,000–$180,000 salary. 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.

#LI-Hybrid

About us - why choose Barr

At 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.

As 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.

To learn more about Barr's culture and values, visit: https://www.barr.com/Careers/Our-culture