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Barr Engineering Co. · 3 days ago

Environmental Scientist – Mid Level (Hybrid)

Bismarck, ND

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $95K/yr

8+ years exp

Barr Engineering Co. is seeking an environmental scientist to join their Bismarck, North Dakota team. In this hybrid role, you will support the Water Resources group with environmental impact assessments, permitting, and compliance projects.

ConsultingInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Field support: conducting wetland delineations, inventories, functional assessments, protected species assessments, botanical inventories, and other ecological field investigations

Permitting and regulatory support: conducting and writing environmental impact assessments and related documentation, interpreting regulatory and permitting processes, communicating with regulatory agencies and client contacts, and developing and reviewing environmental permit applications

Environmental impact and reporting: performing desktop and field-based threatened and endangered species reviews and other biological and/or natural resources inventories (i.e., raptor surveys, migratory bird surveys, noxious weed inventories, etc.)

Qualification

Environmental impact assessmentWetland delineationRegulatory interpretationBiological inventoriesCADGIS toolsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/studies/policy, ecology, natural resources management, biology, botany, or a related natural resources field

8+ years of relevant experience related to the job responsibilities described above

Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Ability and willingness to travel to site and client locations

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

Experience with state and federal environmental review, regulatory interpretation, and permitting processes (including EAW, EA, and EIS) in the Midwest

Professional Wetland Scientist Certification

Wetland delineation, wetland functional assessment, wetland restoration design and construction, and restoration project monitoring, contracting, and management experience

Familiarity with CAD or GIS tools (ArcGIS, Collector, etc.)

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