Job Description
Barr Engineering Co. is seeking a geologist to join their Minneapolis office in a hybrid role. The successful candidate will support the Assessment and Remediation business unit by conducting site investigations, environmental sampling, and assisting in the analysis of environmental data. Responsibilities Apply foundational geology and science principles to support site investigations, environmental sampling, and data collection Assist in the analysis of environmental data and contribute to the development of remediation approaches Help coordinate field activities and logistics, including contractor oversight and equipment preparation Assist in tracking project progress and documenting key milestones Contribute to the evaluation of site conditions and identification of potential solutions to environmental challenges Learn regulatory knowledge and scientific reasoning to real-world scenarios Produce clear field notes, chain-of-custodies, internal and external client emails, data summaries, figures, and draft report sections Provide concise status updates to project managers and stakeholders Effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to align technical work with project objectives while fostering strong, productive working relationships Skills Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, or geological engineering or a related degree Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 Strong computer skills, including word processing and use of spreadsheets Familiarity with the bolthires Office Suite 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 Master's degree in geology, hydrogeology, geological engineering, or a related degree 1–3 years of experience working on environmental sites 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) certification Fundamentals of Geology (FG) certified or ability to obtain certification within one year Familiarity with environmental regulations 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 Company Overview Barr is a company providing engineering and environmental consulting services.
It was founded in 1966, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is