Senior Water Resources Consultant – Mining Focus

Barr Engineering Co.

Senior Water Resources Consultant at Barr, managing multidisciplinary projects in mine water management and providing technical support for mining clients. Leadership and mentoring in high-energy environments.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Colorado, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Performing business development, such as giving conference presentations or writing proposals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: bachelor's degree in math, science, engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience.
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.
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 from Barr, now or in the future.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

water balance modelinghydrologic analysishydraulic analysisstatistical analysisprobabilistic analysisuncertainty analysisMonte Carlo analysisdesign of surface water impoundmentscumulative frequency analysisadvanced simulation tools

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringclient advisingbusiness developmentteam coordinationcommunicationrelationship building