Job Description:

Summary:

The person in this position will provide mining engineering and related technical expertise to Barr's multidisciplinary project teams. Work may include assisting mining clients with implementation and development sequencing, ore blending, overall mine technical reports (pre-feasibility and feasibility), whittle optimization, development and operations scheduling, economic analysis, and report writing.

This person will provide technical expertise as well as support management of projects involving both metal and non-metal mining.

Other responsibilities such as business development or relationship development, project management, project planning and scheduling may also be a part of this strategic role. This person will serve as a mentor to junior and mid-level engineers, helping them develop their technical and project management skills by reviewing technical reports, providing guidance on analyses, and overseeing their financial and client management on projects. The work may require short-term, out-of-town work assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mining, geotechnical, geological, or civil engineering or a related discipline
• 15 years of related experience
• Proficiency with mine modeling software such as Whittle, Surpac, Minesight, Vulcan, Deswik, or similar
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated project organization and management skills
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members and clients
• A flexible working style and the ability to work independently and with teams of specialists to meet client and project needs
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future
• Possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• 20 years of related experience
• Mine operations and/or development and planning experience
• Professional Engineering (PE) or Qualified Person (QP) certification or ability to obtain within one year
• Established network with mining and development clients and the ability to develop or foster ongoing relationships and maintain a high level of client service

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 Salt Lake City, Utah; Reno, Nevada; or Denver, Colorado, offices.

Colorado and Nevada Applicants Only:

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $140,000-$160,000/year. Compensation will vary based on experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus. Our compensation comes in more ways than traditional base salary, and we believe that when all those elements are combined, our compensation is a competitive part of the total value proposition of working at Barr.

Benefits:

People report that they stay at Barr because of the camaraderie and career opportunities. Another draw is our competitive package of employee benefits, which includes professional development funding, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses, paid holidays, paid time off, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked).

NOTE: Some work locations may feature rough terrain typical of mining sites and may also require entering and working in facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Safety training will be provided. Applicants may be asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of specific clients.

#LI-Hybrid

Open positions at Barr Engineering Co. do not have application deadlines. Barr Engineering Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.