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Barr Engineering Co. · 2 days ago

Structural Engineer – Senior Level – Hydropower Focus (Hybrid)

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$115K/yr - $140K/yr

10+ years exp

Barr Engineering Co. is seeking a senior structural engineer to join their teams in Minneapolis, Ann Arbor, or Denver. This role involves providing structural engineering expertise for dam structures and hydropower facilities, while also leading project management and maintaining client relationships.

ConsultingInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Complete dam safety reviews, audits, and inspections as well as structural analysis and design for hydraulic structures

Lead the planning, coordinating, and executing of projects

Help ensure project milestones are met and provide regular updates to project managers and clients

Develop and maintain client relationships with dam, hydropower, and flood control clients; perform site inspections and minor construction observations

Qualification

Structural engineeringPE registrationHydraulic structures designAutoCADRevitRISA 3DSTAAD ProMathCADClient relationship managementProject managementCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Education: bachelor's degree in structural engineering or civil engineering with a structural emphasis (including structural analysis and steel and concrete design)

Experience: 10 years of relevant experience

Licenses/certifications: PE registration

Travel: ability and willingness to travel to client locations and other Barr offices on occasion

Software: AutoCAD or Revit and structural engineering analysis software such as RISA 3D, STAAD Pro, or MathCAD

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 by Barr, now or in the future

Preferred

More than 15 years of experience working on projects directly related to job responsibilities described above at a consulting engineering firm

Master's degree in civil or structural engineering

Familiarity with hydrotechnical, mechanical, and electrical aspects of hydropower operations

Familiarity with hydraulic design of dam appurtenant structures

Familiarity with risk-informed decision making and dam safety programs for different federal agencies, such as FERC, USACE, TVA, or the Bureau of Reclamation

Experience performing dam safety reviews, audits, and inspections as well as structural stability analyses for hydraulic structures

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