- Pay
- $80–100k
- Where
- Minneapolis, MN · Duluth, MN
- Level
- Mid
The role – what you’ll do
Barr is seeking an environmental consultant to join our team in Minneapolis or Duluth, Minnesota. The person in this position will support management of state and federal environmental review, permitting, and compliance projects focused on the Midwest as well as across the United States. This role involves working with clients to site, scope, and manage projects; assisting clients in navigating regulatory processes; providing technical and writing support; and assisting with stakeholder outreach. The position regularly collaborates with clients, communicates with external stakeholders (including agencies and members of the public) and is responsible for keeping projects on schedule and within budget. Work also includes task management for multidisciplinary project teams to prepare environmental review documents and permit applications, overseeing environmental surveys and assessments and supporting agency coordination and public involvement. At times, work will also involve oversight of subconsultants.
A successful person in this role will have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. They possess exceptional organizational skills, can work in fast-paced environments, and have a flexible work style necessary to maintain meaningful engagement on projects that are often schedule-driven. They are also willing to occasionally modify their schedule to meet deadlines and/or client needs.
Your impact – key responsibilities
Regulatory knowledge: communicating with regulatory agencies and clients, applying relevant regulations to develop documents that appropriately evaluate environmental impacts, and understanding permit applicability based on regulatory requirements.
Environmental review and documentation: preparing and contributing to environmental review and permitting documents, including NEPA- and state-equivalent environmental review documents. Coordinate technical input from multidisciplinary teams, conduct analyses, synthesize information from multiple sources, and develop clear, well-organized documents that support regulatory decision-making and client objectives.
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Permitting and compliance: assisting clients with permitting, environmental regulatory compliance, and related technical assignments.
Task management: assisting in planning, coordinating, and executing projects. Helping meet project milestones and providing regular updates to project managers 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 can be based in Barr's Minneapolis or Duluth, Minnesota, offices.
About you – required core competencies
Education: bachelor’s degree in environmental science, studies, or policy; ecology; natural resources management; biology; botany; or a related natural resources field.
Experience: 5 or more years of relevant experience related to the job responsibilities described above. Knowledge of and experience with NEPA and state-equivalent regulations and processes, particularly for Minnesota and the Midwest.
Experience working with federal and state regulatory agency staff, resource managers, and other government officials.
Driver's license: must possess a valid driver’s license with an 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 managing environmental review and permitting projects at state (where applicable) and/or federal level. This includes but is not limited to NEPA and Minnesota’s MEPA processes (EAWs, EAs, AUARs, and EISs) and siting/routing processes outlined in the Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act (MN Statute 216I).
Experience and/or familiarity with the following regulatory programs and permitting requirements: wetland permitting (USACE…