Chemical Engineer/Environmental Engineer - Entry Level - Permitting and Compliance Focus (Hybrid)

barr; Bismarck (ND); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel opportunities

Safety training provided

Job summary

Barr’s permitting and compliance consulting team is seeking a motivated chemical or environmental engineer to help clients determine applicable environmental regulations and ensure facilities stay compliant. You will work on permitting projects across fuels, mining, manufacturing, and power sectors, applying technical knowledge to develop compliant, flexible solutions.

The role emphasizes problem solving, proactive communication, and collaboration with project teams, regulators, and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or environmental engineering or related field.
• Minimum internship/coop/post-college experience in industry, agency, or consulting.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and communicate priorities.

Responsibilities

• Interpret environmental regulations related to air, water, and waste.
• Calculate emissions and discharges and develop compliance strategies.
• Support development of practical compliance strategies for industrial clients.
• Prepare regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Prepare routine compliance submittals and develop compliance tools.
• Compile information for environmental permit applications.
• Strategize to minimize environmental impacts.
• Communicate progress and potential issues clearly with project teams.
• Provide on-site client support as needed (travel may be required).

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Leadership

Detail orientation

AI awareness

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical or environmental engineering

Tools

Spreadsheets

AI tools

Job description

The role - what you'll do

We are seeking a motivated and skilled chemical or environmental engineer to join Barr's permitting and compliance consulting team. Our team helps clients determine which environmental regulations apply to their facilities and operations and what is required for their facilities to attain and remain in compliance. We assist clients with permitting projects for new facilities, expansions, renovations, or operational changes.

The selected candidate will work on diverse, fast-paced, and challenging projects, providing environmental support to clients in the fuels, mining, manufacturing, and power industries. In this role, you will apply your technical expertise and regulatory knowledge gathered from your degree to develop solutions that allow clients to maintain flexibility and profitability while complying with environmental regulations related to air, water, and waste.

A successful candidate in this role is intrinsically motivated and has an interest in building a career in environmental consulting. They are driven by solving complex problems and are adaptable to team and client needs. They are also curious, detail-oriented, proactive in communicating questions and progress, and interested in developing strong working relationships across project teams, clients, and practice areas.

Your impact - key responsibilities

• Interpret environmental regulations related to air, water, and waste.
• Calculate emissions and/or discharges and develop compliance strategies.
• Support the development of practical compliance strategies for industrial clients.
• Prepare regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Prepare routine compliance submittals and develop compliance tools.
• Compile information for environmental permit applications.
• Strategize to avoid or minimize impacts on resources.
• Communicate questions, progress, and potential issues early and clearly with project teams.
• Provide on-site client support as needed (may require out-of-town travel).

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 Bismarck, North Dakota, office.

Travel expectation : up to 10% of your time; varies based on project and client needs.

Work environment : some work locations may feature rough terrain typical of construction sites and may also require entering and working in facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Safety training will be provided.

About you - required core competencies

• Education : bachelor's degree in chemical or environmental engineering or a related scientific degree.
• Experience : minimum five months total of internship, co-op, or post-college professional experience in industry, an environmental agency, or environmental consulting
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, communicate priorities, and schedule constraints, while navigating ambiguous projects.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and willingness to seek feedback.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project teams, regulators, and clients.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills, including attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong computer skills, including use of spreadsheets and responsible use of AI-assisted tools, with the ability to review, verify, and apply professional judgment to AI-generated outputs.
• Travel: willingness to travel and periodically adjust personal schedule to meet project needs.
• 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)

• High level of proficiency working in data systems and analyzing large sets of data.
• Experience working with regulations and environmental permitting.
• Project or task management skills.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in building working relationships across multi-dimensional teams.

Compensation : Anticipated range of $73,000-$83,000 annually. Compensati