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Barr Engineering Co. Environmental Engineer/Scientist/Consultant - Mid/Senior Lev in Denver, Colorado
Job Description:
Summary: The person in this position will assist with the management of state permitting and federal environmental review opportunities across the United States, with an emphasis on the intermountain west. This person will work with clients to identify, scope, and manage environmental review, permitting, and compliance projects, as well as provide technical advice and support. Work will involve helping build and maintain relationships with clients. Fulfillment of the position responsibilities will require periodic tra
This person will work with federal, state, and local government officials; non-governmental organizations; regulatory staff; resource managers; other industry representatives; technical and information resource experts; and interested and concerned citizens. Responsibilities may also involve supporting business development activities.
This person will also work with multidisciplinary Barr project teams to manage and support the development of state and federal-level environmental review documents and permit applications. Responsibilities will include work with and managing interdisciplinary teams to prepare National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents and other environmental regulatory reporting documents such as Clean Water Act (CWA) permits packages, Biological Assessments, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, feasibility studies and permitting plans. Tasks may also include managing environmental surveys/assessments (archaeological/historical; threatened and endangered species; wetland delineations, inventories, and functional assessments); developing regulatory strategies with clients; consulting and negotiating with regulatory agencies; and supporting public involvement.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, environmental policy, natural resources management, or a related field
5-10 years of experience directly related to environmental review and permitting projects
Proven ability to lead, organize, and direct multidisciplinary teams
Knowledge of and experience with NEPA and state-equivalent regulations and processes
Knowledge of and familiarity with federal and state regulatory agency staff, resource managers, and other government officials
Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate in a consultative manner with project team members and clients
Demonstrated skills and abilities in negotiation; problem-solving; attention to detail; accuracy and producing high-quality deliverables; project organization and management; fulfilling commitments on schedule and meeting deadlines; leading teams in preparing effective documents and applications; and building strong working relationships
Self-initiative and motivation with an emphasis on client service
A flexible working style and willingness to occasionally modify personal schedule as required to meet project deadlines and/or client needs
Willingness to travel and work out of town
Possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent experience with environmental permitting/consulting in the intermountain west
Experience managing environmental review and permitting projects at state (where applicable) and/or federal level; experience with Bureau of Land Management is preferred
Experience and/or familiarity with the following regulatory programs and permitting requirements: water appropriations, CWA permitting (Sections 401, 402, and 404), threatened and endangered species (Section 7 compliance), cultural resources (Section 106 compliance), state and federal
Developed relationships with federal and Western states' regulatory ag ncy staff, resource managers, and other government officials
Experience working as a third-party contractor on federal Environmental Assessments and/or Environmental Impact Statements
Ability to process complex or rapidly developing information to extract key issues and implications and develop appropriate strategies
Experience training and mentoring staff
A hybrid or remote work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office; a remote arrangement refers working primarily from a home office. This position can be based out of Barr's Durango, Denver, Fort Collins, or Wheat Ridge, Colorado; Albuquerque or Farmington New