Water/Wastewater Engineer, Entry Level

About the Role

Barr is seeking a water/wastewater engineer to join our innovative and collaborative team. In this hybrid role, you will work as part of multidisciplinary project teams providing industrial and municipal clients with design engineering and related technical expertise for water and wastewater systems and treatment facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to cross-functional project teams delivering engineering solutions for municipal and industrial clients, including those in mining, energy, and manufacturing sectors.
• Perform technical analyses such as mass balances, process calculations, and cost estimates.
• Select equipment and develop detailed designs, drawings, and specifications for treatment systems and infrastructure.
• Perform field sampling and bench and pilot testing to evaluate and fine-tune water and wastewater treatment design bases.
• Prepare engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design documentation.
• Contribute to project reports and help develop cost estimates for engineering solutions.
• Prepare technical reports to evaluate alternatives and help ensure all designs meet environmental standards and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in site visits and short-term travel assignments to support project delivery and client engagement.

About The Opportunity

• Work location: A hybrid work arrangement may be considered, splitting time between a Barr office and a home office. This position can be based out of our Minneapolis, Minnesota or Ann Arbor, Michigan office with the expectation to visit the Barr office location at least one day per month.
• Travel expectation: Up to 25%, with an average of 1—3 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.
• Physical requirements: May include lifting or moving field testing equipment.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, biosystems, or chemical engineering from an accredited university.
• Willingness and ability to regularly travel.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Intrinsically motivated and emphasizes client service.
• Enjoys working independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and willing to occasionally modify schedules to meet project deadlines and/or client needs.
• Relationship-focused.