[Remote] Water Resources Consultant – Senior Level – Mining Focus (Hybrid/Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Barr Engineering Co. is seeking a senior water resources consultant focused on mine water management to support primarily mining clients, as well as clients in heavy industry and power generation. The role provides technical and project or task management, advises clients on mine water strategies, coordinates multidisciplinary teams, and contributes to business development.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proven task or project management skills
• A willingness to work cooperatively with project team members in a high-energy environment that encourages self-initiative
• Bachelor's degree in math, science, engineering, or a related discipline
• 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
• Experience working with hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality methods and modeling tools
• 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
• More than 10 years of experience working on projects directly related to job responsibilities described above at a consulting engineering firm or mining or industrial worksite
• M.Sc. or PhD degree(s) in civil or environmental engineering
• Experience working with software such as GoldSim, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XPSWMM/PCSWMM, HSPF, HydroCAD, MS Excel, or the MIKE Suite of tools
• Strong relationships with clients and the ability to develop or foster ongoing relationships and maintain a high level of client service
• Examples of providing water resources engineering to support permitting and compliance
• Experience with mine closure and reclamation planning, such as assessing alternatives and developing a plan, including community involvement
• Familiarity with publicly available datasets to support hydrologic analyses, such as USGS gage data in the USA, hydrometric stations in Canada, climate data from NWS, Environment Canada, or other gages
• Expertise with one or more of the following: data analysis, visualization, and presentation; hydraulic structure (outlet works) analysis and design; risk-informed decision making for alternative development and selection; climate change analysis for mine water management decision making; water recovery and reuse; cost-benefit assessments; due diligence services (e.g., review boards) for water management projects

Benefits

• A hybrid work arrangement may be considered, splitting time between a Barr office and a home office; available from the listed Barr offices.
• A remote work arrangement may be considered, working primarily from a home office, based on candidate qualifications, local regulations, and Barr’s needs.
• Eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance.
• 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.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock.
• Annual bonus distribution plan and dividends to shareholders as part of Barr’s employee profit distribution.
• Annual time and expense allowances.
• Mentorship program and internal training opportunities.
• Coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff.
• 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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