Job Description:

Summary: The person in this position will be part of an innovative and collaborative geotechnical engineering team of over 90 geotechnical engineers and geologists. Barr's geotechnical engineering team serves the fuels, mining, power, manufacturing, and public sectors. We provide a wide array of services related to foundations, dams, embankments, landslides, soil-structure interaction, earth-retaining structures, excavations, and underground structures. We also offer geotechnical services for ground improvement, geotechnical modeling, instrumentation and monitoring, in-situ testing, geophysics, soil dynamics and earthquake engineering, geosynthetics, geohazard assessments, and groundwater and seepage.

The person in this position will work on a variety of geotechnical projects that involve traditional geotechnical and civil analysis and design related to shallow and deep foundations, slope stability, seepage, bearing capacity, settlement, and earth retention with an emphasis on mine tailings storage facilities-largely earthen dams-and water retention dams.

Key responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Performing engineering investigation and design support tasks under the direction of more senior engineering professionals from conceptual phase through design

Performing geotechnical field investigations, assigning geotechnical laboratory tests, analyzing lab and field data, and supporting development of geotechnical reports

Preparing proposals and cost estimates for geotechnical investigations and design work

Performing fieldwork such as investigation oversight, construction observation, instrumentation installation and monitoring, and field inspections

Providing support through training/mentorship of other geotechnical engineers

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a geotechnical emphasis

2 years of related work experience

Strong technical skills in a wide range of geotechnical analysis and design disciplines

Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to modify personal schedule as required to meet project deadlines and/or client needs

Willingness and ability to regularly travel for remote project sites on a recurring basis

Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing 30 pounds or more

Computer skills including word processing and spreadsheets

Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future

Possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate degree in geotechnical engineering

4 years of geotechnical experience

Experience in the investigation, design, and construction of earthen dams

Experience with the installation and operation of geotechnical monitoring equipment

Experience working on mine sites with an emphasis on safety

Computer skills with geotechnical software programs, including Geostudio, LPile, APile, gINT, or FLAC

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 can be based out of Barr's Dever, Colorado, or Salt Lake City, Utah, office.

Colorado Applicants Only: Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $70,000-86,000. Compensation will vary based on experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus. Our compensation comes in more ways than traditional base salary, and we believe that when all those elements are combined, our compensation is a competitive part of the total value proposition of working at Barr.

Benefits: People report that they stay at Barr because of the camaraderie and career opportunities. Anoth r draw is our competitive package of employee benefits,