Chemical Engineer – Environmental Engineer, Entry Level – Air Permitting and Compliance Focus

Barr Engineering Co.

Environmental consultant with Barr's air permitting and compliance team in Denver. Supporting clients in the mining, fuels, manufacturing, and power industries with regulatory compliance.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interpret environmental regulations related to air, water, and waste.
Calculate emissions and develop compliance strategies.
Support the development of practical compliance strategies for industrial clients.
Prepare regulatory and technical analysis memos.
Prepare routine compliance submittals and develop compliance tools.
Compile information for environmental permit applications.
Strategize to avoid or minimize impacts to resources.
Communicate questions, progress, and potential issues early and clearly with project teams.
Provide onsite client support as needed (may require out-of-town travel).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in chemical or environmental engineering, or a related degree.
Minimum two years of post-college professional experience in industry, environmental agency, or environmental consulting.
High level of proficiency working in data systems and analyzing large sets of data.
Experience working with regulations and environmental permitting.
Strong technical and problem-solving skills, including attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
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

Comp & perks

Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

environmental regulationsemissions calculationcompliance strategiesregulatory analysistechnical analysiscompliance submittalsenvironmental permit applicationsdata analysisproblem-solvingattention to detail

Soft Skills

communicationleadershiporganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineeringBachelor's degree in environmental engineeringBachelor's degree in related field