Water Resources Consultant – Senior Level – Mining Focus (Hybrid/Remote)
Bismarck, NDAll locationsBismarck, NDMinneapolis, MNSalt Lake City, UTHibbing, MNAlbuquerque, NMDuluth, MNDenver, CO Hybrid
$115,000–$175,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
Barr 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 clients in markets such as heavy industry and power generation. 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. 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.
What you'll bring
- bachelor's degree in math, science, engineering, or a related discipline.
- 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.
- experience working with hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality methods and modeling tools.
- possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- More than 10 years of experience working on projects directly related to job responsibilities described above at a consulting engineering firm or mining or industrial worksite.
- M.Sc. or PhD degree(s) in civil or environmental engineering.
- Experience working with software such as GoldSim, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XPSWMM/PCSWMM, HSPF, HydroCAD, MS Excel, or the MIKE Suite of tools.