Senior Environmental Consultant

Barr Engineering Co.

. Support management of state and federal environmental review, permitting, and compliance projects focused on the Midwest and across the United States .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing environmental review and permitting projects, particularly under NEPA and state-equivalent regulations. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, build client relationships, and ensure project quality, schedule, and budget adherence.

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NEPA RegulationsEnvironmental Review ManagementClient Relationship ManagementProject Team LeadershipEnvironmental Compliance

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Hard Skills

Environmental Strategy DevelopmentTechnical SupportPermit Application PreparationEnvironmental Survey ManagementRegulatory Strategy LeadershipTechnical Information EvaluationProject Scoping and PlanningBudget ManagementMentoring in Environmental RegulationsWetland Permitting

Soft Skills

Communication with StakeholdersTeam CollaborationClient EngagementMentoring StaffProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Environmental ComplianceFederal and State RegulationsMidwest Environmental ProjectsCultural Resources ComplianceThreatened and Endangered Species Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support management of state and federal environmental review, permitting, and compliance projects focused on the Midwest and across the United States
Work with clients to site, scope, and manage projects
Develop environmental strategies and provide technical support
Build and maintain client relationships
Communicate with external stakeholders, agencies, and members of the public
Keep large, complex projects on schedule and within budget
Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams
Prepare environmental review documents and permit applications
Manage environmental surveys and assessments
Support agency coordination and public involvement
Oversee subconsultants when needed
Lead regulatory strategy, agency engagement, and client communications
Guide teams through environmental review and permitting processes
Mentor staff in applying environmental regulations
Assist clients with permitting, environmental regulatory compliance, and technical assignments
Lead planning, development, and delivery of NEPA and state-equivalent environmental review and permitting documents
Direct teams in compiling and evaluating technical information, establishing document strategy and scope, integrating technical analyses, and ensuring technical quality and regulatory responsiveness
Lead project teams through scoping, planning, execution, and closeout
Coordinate internal staff, subcontractors, clients, and regulatory agencies
Oversee project quality, schedule, and budget performance
Provide regular client updates and support staff development through mentoring, technical guidance, and constructive review
Build, sustain, and grow client relationships through successful project execution and consultative engagement
Lead and manage collaborative project teams and develop internal team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/studies/policy, ecology, natural resources management, biology, botany, or a related natural resources field
10 or more years of relevant experience related to the job responsibilities
Knowledge of and experience with NEPA and state-equivalent regulations and processes, particularly for Minnesota and the Midwest
Experience working with federal and state regulatory agency staff, resource managers, and other government officials
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future
Experience managing environmental review and permitting projects at state and/or federal level (helpful, not required)
Experience and/or familiarity with wetland permitting (USACE 404), threatened and endangered species (Section 7 compliance), and cultural resources (Section 106 compliance) (helpful, not required)
Developed relationships with federal and Midwest states’ regulatory agency staff, resource managers, and other government officials (helpful, not required)
Experience working as a third-party contractor on NEPA projects (helpful, not required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
Annual bonus distribution plan
Dividends to shareholders
Annual time and expense allowances
Mentorship program
Internal training opportunities
Paid time off
Holidays
Overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff
Compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff
Paid family leave
Ergonomic analysis and equipment
Personal Protective Equipment allowance
Wellbeing-focused educational opportunities
Hybrid work arrangement splitting time between a Barr office and a home office
Coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities