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Barr Engineering Geotechnical Engineer - Entry Level (Hybrid) in Duluth, Minnesota

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, 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. Key Responsibilities: Perform engineering investigation and design support tasks under the direction of more senior engineering professionals from conceptual phase through design Perform geotechnical field investigations, assign geotechnical laboratory tests, analyze lab and field data, and support development of geotechnical reports Prepare proposals and cost estimates for geotechnical investigations and design work Perform fieldwork such as construction observation, instrumentation installation and monitoring, and field oversight and inspections Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a geotechnical emphasis 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 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 2+ years of geotechnical design experience 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 is based out of Barr's Duluth, Minnesota, office. NOTE: Applicants must be able to work in locations that feature rough terrain typical of construction sites and must be able to enter and work in facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Position will require lifting or moving field-testing equipment. Safety training will be provided before being given work assignments on these sites. Applicants will be asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of clients. #LI-Hybrid Open positions at Barr Engineering Co. do not have application deadlines. Barr Engineering Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Barr is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. 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.

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