Geotechnical Engineer – Entry Level (Hybrid)

The role – what you’ll do Barr is seeking a geotechnical engineer to join our innovative and collaborative team of 90+ geotechnical engineers and geologists. In this role, you will work on a variety of projects involving traditional geotechnical engineering, with a focus on mine tailings and coal ash storage facility management, supporting the characterization, design, construction, operation, and closure of such facilities. The ideal candidate for this position is intrinsically motivated and places emphasis on client service. They enjoy working independently and as part of a team, using their technical abilities, organizational skills, and communication strengths to support a variety of projects. They are flexible in working with their project teams and are willing to occasionally modify schedules to meet project deadlines and/or client needs. This person is also relationship-focused, as the role involves serving both internal and external clients.   Your impact – key responsibilities Geotechnical analysis, design, and reporting: analyze field and laboratory data. Perform analyses and develop recommendations related to shallow and deep foundations, settlement, bearing capacity, slope stability, seepage, earth-retaining structures, embankments, dams, and other geotechnical infrastructure. Prepare technical reports, project plans and specifications, and cost estimates. Field investigations and construction support: provide on-site support for subsurface investigations, in-situ testing, instrumentation installation and monitoring, construction observation, surveying, materials testing, and facility inspections. Project management support: assist with planning, coordinating, and executing geotechnical engineering projects. Support project coordination by assisting with project planning, progress tracking, scheduling, and communication with project managers, clients, contractors, and field personnel.  Professional development: collaborate with experienced geotechnical professionals to develop technical expertise, project management skills, and client relationships.   About the opportunity Work location: 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 Barr's Minneapolis, Hibbing, or Duluth, Minnesota, offices. Travel expectation: up to 30 percent domestic fieldwork, with an average of five to 10 days of continuous job site presence. Work environment: ability to work in locations that feature rough terrain typical of construction 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. Physical requirements for the role may include lifting or moving field-testing equipment. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable…