Environmental Permitting Specialist – Entry Level (Hybrid)
Barr Engineering Co. is seeking an environmental permitting specialist to join their Duluth office, focusing on environmental permitting and compliance projects. The role involves conducting environmental reviews, developing permit applications, and coordinating field inspections while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Apply environmental principles and regulatory knowledge to support environmental reviews, develop and review permit applications, and track compliance with applicable federal and state requirements
- Coordinate and support field inspections and environmental review activities
- Assist project teams by organizing permitting efforts, tracking progress, and reviewing field reports to verify compliance and accuracy
- Evaluate environmental data, site conditions, and regulatory requirements to identify potential permitting or compliance challenges
- Contribute to effective, practical solutions that support project goals while maintaining regulatory compliance
- Clearly communicate with regulatory agencies, clients, and internal team members regarding permitting requirements, application development, and compliance status through written documentation and verbal updates
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, regulatory staff, clients, and subcontractors to support permitting efforts and align environmental compliance activities with overall project objectives
Skills
- Education: bachelor's degree in physical, natural, or environmental science; environmental engineering; or a related degree
- GPA: minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
- Software: strong computer skills, including word processing and use of spreadsheets. Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite
- 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
- Ability to conduct fieldwork in varying outdoor conditions (e.g., heat, cold, rain, uneven terrain)
- Must be able to lift and carry equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to work individually in remote locations
- Capable of standing, walking, kneeling, or crouching for extended periods
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by site conditions
- Ability to safely operate or work around environmental monitoring and sampling equipment
- 2+ years of professional experience with federal/state environmental regulatory programs or related experience
- Experience with state and federal environmental regulations, permitting processes, and/or field compliance for utility corridor projects
- Experience with soil erosion and sedimentation control plans, construction stormwater plans, and site restoration plans
- AGOL/ArcGIS or database software familiarity
Benefits
- Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance.
- 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
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