Water Resources Consultant - Senior Level - Mining Focus (Hybrid/Remote)

Barr • Part-time • Remote (Bismarck, North Dakota, United States) • $0 / year • 2h ago

Barr is seeking a senior water resources consultant with a focus on mine water management to join our team as a mine water practice lead. In this hybrid role, you will work with multidisciplinary project teams providing project and/or task management and technical support primarily for Barr’s mining clients, as well as clients in markets such as heavy industry and power generation. The ideal candidate for this position has strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, proven task or project management skills, and a willingness to work cooperatively with project team members in a high-energy environment that encourages self-initiative. Leading technical analyses related to water balance modeling. Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and engineering studies. Interacting with, coordinating with, and potentially leading or managing multidisciplinary project teams. Mentoring junior staff through project work. Advising clients on mine water management strategies and alternatives analyses. 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. Remote: a remote work arrangement may be considered for this position. A remote arrangement refers to working primarily from a home office. Remote arrangements will be considered based on candidate qualifications, local regulations, and Barr’s needs. Work environment: ability to work in locations that feature rough terrain typical of construction or mining outdoor sites with limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. bachelor's degree in math, science, engineering, or a related discipline. Experience developing water balance models, including spreadsheet-based and advanced simulation tools. Experience with design of surface water impoundments, such as process ponds, water supply dams, and reservoirs. Statistical analysis of hydrological data, including techniques such as cumulative frequency analysis. Experience advising clients on mine water management strategies and alternatives analysis and a track record of building and sustaining client relationships. Developed skills in probabilistic analysis or modeling, uncertainty analyses, and/or Monte Carlo analyses to inform and complete risk assessments. Software: experience working with hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality methods and modeling tools. More than 10 years of experience working on projects directly related to job responsibilities described above at a consulting engineering firm or mining or industrial worksite. Sc. or PhD degree(s) in civil or environmental engineering. Experience working with software such as GoldSim, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XPSWMM/PCSWMM, HSPF, HydroCAD, MS Excel, or the MIKE Suite of tools. Examples of providing water resources engineering to support permitting and compliance. Experience with mine closure and reclamation planning, such as assessing alternatives and developing a plan, including community involvement. Familiarity with publicly available datasets to support hydrologic analyses, such as USGS gage data in the USA, hydrometric stations in Canada, climate data from NWS, Environment Canada, or other gages. Expertise with one or more of the following: data analysis, visualization, and presentation; hydraulic structure (outlet works) analysis and design; risk-informed decision making for alternative development and selection; climate change analysis for mine water management decision making; water recovery and reuse; review boards) for water management projects. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock 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 Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities 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 Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities Please note that benefits eligibility is determined and may change based on part-time, reduced-time, or full-time status. 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. 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.