Environmental Engineer/Scientist - Mid Level - Air Permitting and Compliance Focus (Hybrid)

Barr Engineering Co.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a qualified individual to provide air permitting and compliance support for industrial clients. The role involves project management, technical feasibility studies, and client interaction. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a relevant engineering degree, along with experience in air programs. A hybrid work arrangement is possible.

Benefits

Professional development funding

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Cash bonus

Medical and dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability and accidental death insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience with state and federal air programs.
• Strong technical skills and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide air permitting and compliance support to industrial clients.
• Prepare compliance plans, reports, and air permitting applications.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Client Service

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or environmental engineering

Job description

Job Description:

Summary:

The person in this position will undertake diverse and challenging work focused on providing air permitting and compliance support primarily to fast-paced industrial clients. Project work may include determining regulatory applicability, preparing compliance plans and reports, developing air permitting applications, and performing technical and economic feasibility studies for pollution-control equipment. Other work duties may involve the development of proposals, scopes of work, and budgets; participation in meetings and negotiations with clients and regulatory agency personnel; internal team coordination and staff mentoring; quality control review of draft deliverables; and overall project management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or environmental engineering or a related scientific degree

• 5 or more years of professional experience with state and federal air programs

• More than 2 years of previous consulting experience

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, project team members, and regulators

• Demonstrated ability to fulfill commitments on schedule and within budget and to provide professional services that exceed client expectations and requirements

• Strong technical and problem-solving skills, including attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness, as well as a commitment to producing high-quality deliverables

• Demonstrated effectiveness in building working relationships and leading and working with multidisciplinary teams

• Intrinsic motivation with an emphasis on client service and cultivating a career in environmental consulting

• Willingness to travel and periodically and adjust the schedule to meet project 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:

• 8 years of experience working with federal air regulations such as PSD/NSR and CAA Title V

• Experience developing air permit applications and supporting materials and working with regulators to provide post-application support and permit condition negotiation assistance

• Experience conducting best available control technology (BACT) or similar economic evaluations

• Aptitude for developing client relationships and new business

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 Barr's Minneapolis, Minnesota; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Bismarck, North Dakota; Denver, Colorado; Duluth, Minnesota; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Hibbing, Minnesota; Jefferson City, Missouri; or Salt Lake City, Utah, offices.

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $90,000-120,000/year. This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). 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. Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all its profit to our employees through our bonus plan and ESOP.

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, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses, paid holidays, paid time off (accrues on all hours worked), and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked). Barr's benefits package offerings include:

• Professional development funding

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, provided through profit distribution

• Cash bonus

• Medical and dental insurance

• Life insurance

• Disability and accidental death insurance

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

• Paid holidays

• Paid time off

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Open 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.