Barr Engineering

Title: Water Resources Engineer - Senior Level (Hybrid) Location: Denver United States Job Description: The role - what you'll do Barr is seeking a senior water resources engineer to join our Denver team. In this hybrid role, you will work with multidisciplinary project teams providing project and/or task management and technical support primarily for water-retaining dams and hydropower facilities. The 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 environment that encourages self-initiative. Your impact - key responsibilities - Hydraulic and hydrologic analysis: hydrologic analysis related to stormwater planning and flood control and hydraulic analysis and design related to storm sewer infrastructure, rivers, streams, conveyances, dams, and other hydraulic structures. - Reporting and permitting: prepare technical reports, plans, and specifications and work with clients, permitting agencies, and public officials. - Project and task management: assist with planning, coordinating, and executing projects. Help ensure project milestones are met and provide regular updates to project team members and clients. About the opportunity - 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 is based out of Barr's Denver, Colorado, office. - Work environment: ability to work in an office environment. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. About you - required core competencies - Education: bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering with emphasis on water resources. - Experience: 10 years of water resources engineering experience with a focus on hydrology, hydraulics, or water quality. - Experience with water resources challenges in Colorado, including precipitation and flooding data analysis; urban and rural hydrologic analysis; storm sewer analysis and design; open channel and pipe flow analysis; hydraulic structures; stormwater quality and green stormwater infrastructure design; bank stabilization and stream restoration; floodplain analysis and mapping; dam break analysis; and dam and levee analysis and design. - Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling approaches and commonly used software. - Experience with proposal development, client management, and business development. - Licenses/certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license. - 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. Helpful additional experience (not required) - Master's degree or PhD in civil or environmental engineering with a focus on hydrology, hydraulics, and/or water quality. - 11+ years of water resources engineering experience with a focus on hydrology, hydraulics, and/or water quality. - Experience with Western water rights. Compensation: anticipated range of $100,000-$130,000/year. 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 #LI-Hybrid Benefits - what we offer We are committed to providing an employee experience that attracts and retains top talent. That's why we offer a competitive package of employee benefits - including some unique offerings not found at other companies. At Barr, we also believe that learning doesn't stop when you get your degree, which is why we provide coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities to foster professional development at every stage of your career. - 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 Please note that benefits eligibility is determined and may change based on part-time, reduced-time, or full-time status. About us - why choose Barr At Barr, you'll join a community of engineers, scientists, and professionals who will help you achieve your ambitions and build a meaningful, rewarding career. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients who value Barr's tailored solutions and commitment to exceptional service. As part of our employee-owned firm, you'll contribute to a culture of commitment and camaraderie where staff can thrive as professionals. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and believe an inclusive workplace is critical to our success. Open positions at Barr Engineering Co. do not have application deadlines. Barr Engineering Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Manage accounts receivable collections, communicate with clients about payment statuses, investigate discrepancies, and collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing issues, ensuring accurate financial records and timely payments.

Title: Social Media and Events Content Strategist (Hybrid) Location: Minneapolis United States Job Description: The role - what you'll do Barr Engineering Co. seeks an experienced, creative social media and events content strategist to join our Minneapolis, Minnesota, team. In this role, you will lead social media strategy, develop integrated marketing campaigns, and create written and visual communications for Barr's social channels, events and conferences, and other forums and platforms. You'll craft engaging, audience-centric content featuring Barr events, industry conferences, presentations, interviews, and more. In this position, you will apply your knowledge of social media and digital marketing best practices to help increase Barr's brand visibility and boost engagement with content highlighting the company's people, projects, and community impact. You will work closely with Barr's events and communications team members, as well as our engineers, scientists, and technical specialists, to plan promotional strategies and translate complex technical topics into compelling content. Your collaborative, integrated approach to planning campaigns will support event participation, attendance, and post-event engagement across our digital channels. As a member of Barr's growing, highly engaged Communications group, you'll have the opportunity to explore your interests and collaborate with talented colleagues who work together to support company goals. A successful person in this role is an organized, creative, and collaborative communicator who demonstrates initiative, curiosity, and a strong commitment to high-quality work. The ideal candidate is adaptable, proactive, and skilled at balancing independent work with cross-functional teamwork to support shared goals, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Your impact - key responsibilities - Social media strategy and execution: lead Barr's social media strategy using best practices, analytics, and emerging tools (including AI) to improve reach and engagement across platforms. Track and interpret social media performance metrics, identify opportunities, and refine strategy to enhance engagement and campaign effectiveness. Plan, write, schedule, and publish content in alignment with brand voice and business goals. - Integrated campaign planning: lead the development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns for Barr events, conferences, webinars, and thought leadership efforts. Create campaign timelines, messaging frameworks, and content plans. Translate technical and professional services content into clear, compelling messaging for external audiences while ensuring tone, voice, and brand alignment across platforms. - Event marketing and communications: partner with Barr's Events team to align promotional content with event goals, milestones, speakers, and themes. Support live or near-real-time event coverage as needed. Partner with Events and Communications colleagues to develop content for event presentations, booth monitors, and other event communications. - Cross-functional coordination: work closely with Communications and Business Development team members, as well as Barr's engineers and scientists, to align social and campaign efforts with broader marketing and business objectives. Collaborate with visual communications specialists to produce engaging digital assets-including graphics, videos, and animations-that support events and social campaigns. About the opportunity - 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 is based out of Barr's Minneapolis, Minnesota, office. - Travel expectation: moderate travel may be required to support event-related needs. About you - required core competencies - Education: bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field. - Experience: 7 years of relevant experience. - Demonstrated ability to apply social media strategy, content marketing, or digital communications. - Proven experience applying best practices and emerging technologies to improve social media performance. - Planning and executing integrated campaigns, ideally with an events or conference focus. - Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to tailor content for diverse audiences - Experience collaborating with designers or visual communications professionals. - Software: MS Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, content management systems such as WordPress. - 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. Helpful additional experience (not required) - Experience in professional services, engineering, environmental consulting, or other technical industries. - Familiarity with social media analytics platforms and campaign performance tools. - Experience supporting live events, conferences, or webinars. Compensation: Anticipated range of $77,000-$85,000 per year. 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. #LI-Hybrid Benefits - what we offer We are committed to providing an employee experience that attracts and retains top talent. That's why we offer a competitive package of employee benefits - including some unique offerings not found at other companies. At Barr, we also believe that learning doesn't stop when you get your degree, which is why we provide coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities to foster professional development at every stage of your career. - 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 Please note that benefits eligibility is determined and may change based on part-time, reduced-time, or full-time status. About us - why choose Barr At Barr, you'll join a community of engineers, scientists, and professionals who will help you achieve your ambitions and build a meaningful, rewarding career. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients who value Barr's tailored solutions and commitment to exceptional service. As part of our employee-owned firm, you'll contribute to a culture of commitment and camaraderie where staff can thrive as professionals. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and believe an inclusive workplace is critical to our success. To learn more about Barr's culture and values, visit: https://www.barr.com/Careers/Our-culture Open positions at Barr Engineering Co. do not have application deadlines. Barr Engineering Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

The role – what you’ll do Barr is seeking a senior AI consultant to join our Digital Solutions team. This senior consulting role is responsible for building Barr’s AI-enabled consulting services. The senior AI consultant defines how Barr applies artificial intelligence and data analytics to deliver value in environmental consulting and engineering projects. Working closely with the business unit leadership, the director of project technology, and project leaders, this person will shape service offerings, develop go-to-market strategies, and drive business growth for AI-related services. This role bridges technical innovation with client delivery, leveraging Barr’s existing AI and data science expertise while concentrating on market impact, client engagement, and service development. Your impact - key responsibilities Service offering development and practice leadership: define and develop AI-driven consulting services that complement Barr’s core engineering and environmental offerings. Identify areas where AI/ML can solve client challenges and create structured service packages around these solutions. Business development and market positioning: proactively identify client needs and market opportunities for AI-enhanced consulting. Work with project teams and principals to qualify opportunities where Barr can introduce AI solutions. Craft value propositions and proposal content that articulate the business benefits of our AI offerings in clear, client-focused terms. Drive go-to-market strategy for AI services: develop marketing materials, case studies, and thought leadership pieces that position Barr as an innovative, tech-savvy partner in our industry. Participate in industry events or client workshops to showcase Barr’s capabilities. Client engagement and solution strategy: engage with clients to understand their strategic objectives, pain points, and data and technology environment. Design high-level solution approaches that effectively apply AI to meet client-specific needs, scoping out how our services will be delivered. Collaboration with technical teams: leverage Barr’s existing technical talent in AI, data science, and software development. Collaborate with our data scientists, engineers, and IT specialists to implement the technical aspects of AI solutions. Your role is to translate client requirements into clear tasks for the technical team and best ensure that the team’s capabilities are effectively packaged to meet client needs. About the opportunity Hybrid or remote: a hybrid or remote 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; a remote arrangement refers working primarily from a home office. This position can be based out of any of Barr's U.S. anchor offices. Remote arrangements will be considered based on candidate qualifications, local regulations, and Barr’s needs. Travel expectation: up to 25% for business development and visits to other Barr offices and clients. Amount of travel may vary depending on the location the candidate is based out of. About you – required core competencies Consulting experience and industry knowledge: 10+ years of experience in consulting or professional services, with a significant portion in roles involving business development, service line leadership, or practice management. Proven track record of expanding existing services and/or developing new services or markets and driving revenue growth. Strategic business acumen: Demonstrated ability to think strategically about services and markets. Skilled at identifying emerging client needs and turning them into business opportunities. Experience crafting go-to-market strategies or business plans for new initiatives, including defining offerings, pricing, and delivery approach. Solid understanding of consulting economics and the ability to help ensure the profitability of projects and services. Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on results and value creation. Client engagement and sales skills: exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Comfortable engaging with client executives and decision-makers. Strong presentation and negotiation skills, able to lead proposal efforts and differentiate Barr’s offerings from competitors. A record of building trusted client relationships and delivering client satisfaction, especially when introducing new capabilities or ways of working. Leadership and collaboration: effective at leading cross-functional efforts without formal authority. Able to influence and motivate teams to rally around new ideas. Experience coordinating diverse teams (technical experts, consultants, business developers) to deliver a unified service. AI literacy and innovation mindset: strong familiarity with modern AI and data analytics concepts and their business applications. While deep technical development skills are not the primary focus of this role, the candidate must be conversant in AI/ML capabilities and stay informed about trends that impact our industry. 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. Helpful additional experience (not required) Advanced education: graduate degree, such as an MBA or a master’s degree in a relevant technical field, or both. Domain expertise: experience in the environmental, engineering, or industrial sectors that Barr serves (e.g., water resources, energy, manufacturing, mining). Practice building achievements: previous success in launching or growing a consulting practice or service line. Thought leadership and network: recognized involvement in industry forums or professional networks related to technology and consulting. Adaptability and change management: demonstrated ability to drive change in an organization. Compensation : Anticipated range of $130,000–$180,000 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. #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote Benefits - what we offer We are committed to providing an employee experience that attracts and retains top talent. That's why we offer a competitive package of employee benefits - including some unique offerings not found at other companies. At Barr, we also believe that learning doesn't stop when you get your degree, which is why we provide coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities to foster professional development at every stage of your career. 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 Please note that benefits eligibility is determined and may change based on part-time, reduced-time, or full-time status. About us - why choose Barr At Barr, you'll join a community of engineers, scientists, and professionals who will help you achieve your ambitions and build a meaningful, rewarding career. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients who value Barr's tailored solutions and commitment to exceptional service. As part of our employee-owned firm, you'll contribute to a culture of commitment and camaraderie where staff can thrive as professionals. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and believe an inclusive workplace is critical to our success. To learn more about Barr's culture and values, visit: https://www.barr.com/Careers/Our-culture Open positions at Barr Engineering Co. do not have application deadlines. Barr Engineering Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.