Water Resources Engineer – Entry Level
Barr Engineering Co.
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Minneapolis • Minnesota • United States
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Salary
💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- undertake challenging work on projects related to hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, civil engineering, and related technical activities
- additional responsibilities may include field assignments such as construction observation, surveying, and collecting hydrologic measurements
- short-term, out-of-town assignments may be involved
- demonstrate strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite applications
- strong written and oral presentation skills
- ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a project team
- flexible working style and willingness to occasionally modify personal schedule as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs
- technical analysis: stormwater planning and hydrologic runoff analysis
- modeling support: experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling; familiarity with modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, PC SWMM
- design support: open channel and pipe flow design, water control and stormwater treatment structure design, completion of plans and specifications
Requirements
- bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering or a related engineering degree with an emphasis on water resources
- minimum of 3 years of experience in civil, environmental, or water resources engineering
- experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software, CADD, or GIS software
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive, affordable insurance plans: 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
- Profit distribution: 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
- Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities
- Work/life balance: 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
- Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
hydraulic analysishydrologic analysisstormwater planninghydrologic runoff analysisopen channel designpipe flow designwater control designstormwater treatment designCADDGIS
Soft Skills
strong written communicationstrong oral presentationindependent workcollaborative teamworkflexible working styledeadline management
Certifications
bachelor's degree in civil engineeringbachelor's degree in environmental engineeringvalid driver’s license