Job Description:
Summary:
The person in this position will work on multidisciplinary project teams
providing structural engineering and related technical expertise, primarily
for dam structures, hydropower facilities, and flood control structures,
such as spillways, decant systems, overflow weirs, culverts,
pump/lift stations, and other miscellaneous hydraulic structures. Primary
responsibilities will include design and analysis, project management,
preparation of plans and specifications, report writing, cost
estimating, site inspections, dam safety evaluations, risk analyses,
and minor construction observation. The work may require short-term,
out-of-town assignments. As markets fluctuate, opportunities may also
include working on renewable projects such as wind turbine foundation
design, mining, and industrial processing facility projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis
(including structural analysis, steel, and concrete design)
5 years of related work experience with dam, hydraulic, and flood control
structures
Professional Engineer (PE) certification
Work experience with AutoCAD or Revit and structural engineering analysis
software such as RISA 3D, STAAD Pro, or MathCAD
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the
ability to communicate effectively with project team members and clients
Strong technical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness
Interest in leading and mentoring entry level engineers
Willingness to travel and periodically adjust personal schedule to meet
project needs
Possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship from
Barr, now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications:
10+ years of related work experience
Master's degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis
Experience in the consulting industry
Experience performing dam safety reviews, audits, and inspections as well
as structural stability analyses for hydraulic structures
Familiarity with hydrotechnical, mechanical, and electrical aspects of
hydropower operations
Familiarity with hydraulic design of dam appurtenant structures
Knowledge of Canadian Dam Association (CDA) dam safety guidelines, FERC
knowledge, United States Corps of Engineers, and Bureau of Reclamation dam
safety and risk information decision and processes and associated technical
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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/can be based out of Barr's Denver, Fort
Collins, or Wheat Ridge, Colorado, or Salt Lake City, Utah, offices.
Colorado Applicants Only:
Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $95,000 -
120,000/year. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education,
skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may
also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus. Our compensation comes in
more ways than traditional base salary, and we believe that when all those
elements are combined, our compensation is a competitive part of the total
value proposition of working at Barr.
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, and compensatory time for
exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked).
NOTE: Some work locati ns 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. Applicants may be
asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of specific
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