The role - what you'll do
We are seeking a motivated and skilled chemical or environmental engineer to join Barr's permitting and compliance consulting team. Our team helps clients determine which environmental regulations apply to their facilities and operations and what is required for their facilities to attain and remain in compliance. We assist clients with permitting projects for new facilities, expansions, renovations, or operational changes.
The selected candidate will work on diverse, fast-paced, and challenging projects, providing environmental support to clients in the fuels, mining, manufacturing, and power industries. In this role, you will apply your technical expertise and regulatory knowledge gathered from your degree to develop solutions that allow clients to maintain flexibility and profitability while complying with environmental regulations related to air, water, and waste.
A successful candidate in this role is intrinsically motivated and has an interest in building a career in environmental consulting. They are driven by solving complex problems and are adaptable to team and client needs. They are also curious, detail-oriented, proactive in communicating questions and progress, and interested in developing strong working relationships across project teams, clients, and practice areas.
Your impact - key responsibilities
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Interpret environmental regulations related to air, water, and waste.
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Calculate emissions and/or discharges and develop compliance strategies.
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Support the development of practical compliance strategies for industrial clients.
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Prepare regulatory and technical analysis memos.
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Prepare routine compliance submittals and develop compliance tools.
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Compile information for environmental permit applications.
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Strategize to avoid or minimize impacts on resources.
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Communicate questions, progress, and potential issues early and clearly with project teams.
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Provide on-site client support as needed (may require out-of-town travel).
About the opportunity
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Hybrid: a hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of Barr's Salt Lake City, Utah, office.
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Travel expectation: up to 10% of your time; varies based on project and client needs.
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Work environment: some work locations may feature rough terrain typical of construction sites and may also require entering and working in facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Safety training will be provided.
About you - required core competencies
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Education: bachelor's degree in chemical or environmental engineering or a related scientific degree.
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Experience: minimum five months total of internship, co-op, or post-college professional experience in industry, an environmental agency, or environmental consulting.
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Ability to manage multiple assignments, communicate priorities, and schedule constraints, while navigating ambiguous projects.
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Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and willingness to seek feedback.
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Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project teams, regulators, and clients.
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Strong technical and problem-solving skills, including attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness.
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Demonstrated leadership skills.
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Strong computer... For full info follow application link.
Barr is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employe
r. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other lawfully protected status.
