Job Openings In Michigan Title:
Environmental Scientist or Engineer - Water Permitting

Post Date
9/11/2019

Expiration Date
12/10/2019

Details:
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Summary

The person selected for this position will lead or work on highly collaborative project teams assisting clients with water-quality permitting, regulatory compliance, and related technical assignments for industrial facilities. The position requires strong problem-solving and communication skills to develop solutions to help meet client objectives. This position also requires critical thinking to assist with regulatory analysis and negotiations. The candidate will also be expected to participate in and/or lead business development activities related to water programs. This position can be locate in Ann Arbor, MI or Grand Rapids, MI

Key activities may include, but are not limited to:
•Providing regulatory assistance including preparing draft NPDES permit applications, water withdrawal permits and related documents for industrial sites in Michigan
•Conceptual design and analysis of permitting outcomes
•Technical analysis and solution development
•Evaluation of new or existing processes or systems with respect to regulatory requirements
•Project planning and permitting
•Report writing and review
•Developing or providing training for clients
•Participating in or leading stakeholder group discussions including regulatory negotiations
•Developing project scopes of work, work plans and associated cost estimates

In fulfilling this role, the successful candidate may work with federal, state, and local government officials and regulatory staff, resource managers, other industry representatives, technical and information resource experts, and interested and concerned stakeholders. The work may require short term out-of-town assignments in the field, at client facilities, or in another Barr office.



Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
•Bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, water resources or chemical engineering, environmental science, or a related scientific degree
•5 years of professional experience with federal and state environmental regulatory programs, including NPDES permits in Michigan
•Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with project team members and clients
•Strong technical and problem solving skills including attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness as well as a commitment to producing high-quality deliverables
•Demonstrated ability to fulfill commitments regarding timeliness of work to meet the service requirements of clients
•Strong technical and problem solving skills including attention to detail, accuracy and completeness
•Effectiveness in building working relationships and working in multi-disciplined project teams including the ability to influence outcomes
•Flexible working style and willingness to occasionally modify personal schedules as required to meet project deadlines and/or client needs
•Self-initiative and motivation with a strong emphasis on client service and cultivating a career in environmental consulting
•Computer aptitude, including experience with Microsoft Office
•Acceptable driving record
•Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications
•10 years of professional experience with federal and state water-related environmental regulatory programs, especially NPDES permits in Michigan
•Regulatory experience with anti-degradation, TMDL and GLI standards, toxicity reduction evaluations and development of effluent limit strategies
•Permitting support to projects related to emerging contaminants such as PFAS
•Engineering or scientific knowledge and experience in the petroleum refining, pipeline, ethanol, mining, and/or power industries
•Demonstrated organization and project management skills
•Knowledge of and familiarity with regulatory agency staff
•Ability to identify, develop and evaluate solutions to complex regulatory issues
•Aptitude for developing client relationships, developing lead and opportunities and turning them into business

NOTE: Applicants must be able to work in locations that feature the rough terrain typical of construction sites and to enter and work within facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions common in industrial facilities. Job assignments may involve work on waste disposal sites and sites requiring cleanup of hazardous materials. An OSHA-mandated physical exam may be required; safety training will be provided.

Barr Engineering Co. reserves the right to consider other legitimate, non-discriminatory factors that are not specifically listed.

We require proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

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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.




Comments:
This position can be located in Ann Arbor, MI or Grand Rapids, MI

Please reach out to me directly or submit your application to:

Ann Arbor - https://www.barr.com/page/56/job-opportunities/?positionId=2229
Grand Rapids - https://www.barr.com/page/56/job-opportunities/?positionId=2230

Employer:
Barr Engineering Co.
Contact:
Sue Becker

Address:
4300 MarketPointe Drive, Suite 200

Work Phone:
952-842-3630

Email:
sbecker@barr.com

Website:
https://www.barr.com/