Environmental Engineer/Scientist – Entry Level – Permitting And Compliance Focus (Hybrid)

Summary

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The person in this position will undertake diverse and challenging work focused on providing environmental support for fast-paced oil and gas, mining, power, and public sector clients. This position requires strong problem-solving and communication skills and drive to combine technical background with regulatory framework to develop solutions to meet client objectives. Work may include site evaluations and investigations, regulatory and technical analyses, data management, calculations (e.g., mass balance and emissions inventories), and report writing. Other duties may involve the development of proposals, scopes of work, and budgets. The work will require out-of-town assignments in the field, at a client facility, or at another Barr office.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong computer skills, including MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills, including attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness
• Dedication to safety and commitment to promoting safety values
• Acceptable driving record
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary project teams
• Willingness to travel for field work and periodically adjust personal schedule to meet project needs
• Initiative and self-motivation with an emphasis on client service and growing a career in environmental consulting
• Legal authorization to work in Canada without the need for sponsorship
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with project team members, regulators, and clients
• BSc or BEng in environmental or chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related scientific degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of data collectors and remote data collection methods
• 1 to 5 years of post-graduate professional experience
• Member-in-training designation with a professional organization such as the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta or the Association of the Chemical Profession of Alberta
• Project or task management skills
• High level of proficiency working in data systems
• Experience with environmental (air and water) monitoring instruments use and trouble shooting
• Experience with implementing monitoring programs, understanding and interpreting regulations, and environmental permitting
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience

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 Calgary, Alberta, office.

NOTE: Applicants must be able to work in varying conditions including industrial facilities, construction sites, and remote locations as well as extended overnight stays in camp conditions. Conditions in work facilities may also include limited accessibility, moving machinery, high temperature and pressure process equipment, and other conditions typical of large industrial facilities. Job assignments may involve work on waste disposal sites and sites requiring cleanup of hazardous materials.