Water Resources Consultant - Senior Level - Mining ...
BARR ENGINEERING - Salt Lake City, UT
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The role - what you'll doBarr is seeking a senior water resources consultant with a focus on mine water management to join our team as a mine water practice lead. In this hybrid role, you will work with multidisciplinary project teams providing project and/or task management and technical support primarily for Barr's mining clients, as well as other clients in markets such as heavy industry and power generation.u00a0The ideal candidate for this position has strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, proven task or project management skills, and a willingness to work cooperatively with project team members in a high-energy working environment that encourages self-initiative.u00a0Your impact - key responsibilitiesLeading technical analyses related to water balance modeling.Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and engineering teracting with, coordinating with, and potentially leading or managing multidisciplinary project teams. Mentoring junior staff through project work.Advising clients on mine water management strategies and alternatives analyses.Performing business development, such as giving conference presentations or writing proposals.u00a0About the opportunityCompensation: anticipated range of $110,000-160,000 annually. 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. This position is classified as exempt (salaried) under the Fair Labor Standards Act.Hybrid: 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 the following Barr offices: Denver, Colorado; Duluth, Hibbing, or Minneapolis, Minnesota; Bismarck, North Dakota; Albuquerque, New Mexico; or Salt Lake City, Utah.Remote: a remote work arrangement may be considered for this position. A remote arrangement refers to working primarily from a home office. Remote arrangements will be considered based on candidate qualifications, local regulations, and Barr's needs.Work environment: ability to work in locations that feature rough terrain typical of construction/mining outdoor sites with limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.u00a0About you - required core competenciesEducation: bachelor's degree in math, science, engineering, or other related discipline.Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience.Experience developing water balance models, including spreadsheet based and advanced simulation tools.Experience with design of surface water impoundments, such as process ponds, water supply dams and reservoirs.Statistical analysis of hydrological data, including techniques such as cumulative frequency analysis.Experience advising clients on mine water management strategies and alternatives analysis, and a track record of building and sustaining client relationships.Developed skills in probabilistic analysis or modeling, uncertainty analyses, and/or Monte Carlo analyses to inform and complete risk assessments.Software: experience working with hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality methods and modeling tools.Driver's license: possession of a current,... For full info follow application link.u00a0Barr 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.
Created: 2025-10-04