Chemical Engineer/Environmental Engineer – Entry Level – Permitting and Compliance Focus (Hybrid)

Barr Engineering Co. is seeking a motivated and skilled environmental consultant to join their permitting and compliance team. The role involves helping clients navigate environmental regulations and providing support for permitting projects in various industries.

Responsibilities

• Interpret environmental regulations related to air, water, and waste
• Calculate emissions and develop compliance strategies
• Prepare regulatory and technical analysis memos
• Prepare routine compliance submittals and develop compliance tools
• Compile and submit environmental permit applications
• Strategize to avoid or minimize impacts to resources
• Provide on-site client support as needed (may require out-of-town travel)

Skills

• Education: bachelor's degree in chemical or environmental engineering or a related engineering degree
• Experience: Internship or post-college professional experience in industry, an environmental agency, or environmental consulting
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project teams, regulators, and clients
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills, including attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong computer skills, including the use of spreadsheets and AI-related tools
• Travel: willingness to travel and periodically adjust personal schedule to meet project needs
• Driver's license: 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 by Barr, now or in the future
• High level of proficiency working in data systems and analyzing large sets of data
• Experience working with regulations and environmental permitting
• Project or task management skills
• Demonstrated effectiveness in building working relationships across multi-dimensional teams

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
• Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders
• Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities
• Work/life balance: Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave
• Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities

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