Geotechnical Engineer – Entry Level - 2+ Years (Hybrid)

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.

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $70,000—86,000/year. This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. Barr has a “no retained earnings” model and distributes all its profit to our employees through our bonus plan and ESOP.

Benefits:

People report that they stay at Barr because of the camaraderie and career opportunities. Another draw is our competitive package of employee benefits, which includes professional development funding, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses, paid holidays, paid time off (accrues on all hours worked), and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked). Barr’s benefits package offerings include:

• Professional development funding

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, provided through profit distribution

• Cash bonus

• Medical and dental insurance

• Life insurance

• Disability and accidental death insurance

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

• Paid holidays

• Paid time off

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.

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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.