Internship - Water Resources Engineer

Barr Engineering Co. • Internship • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States • 6d ago

Job Description:

Summary:

Barr is seeking an engineering student to work on project teams involved with civil engineering, hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, and related technical activities. Typical project assignments include basic engineering computations (e.g., area, volume, discharge rate) and technical analysis, including spreadsheet and GIS-based data analysis; hydraulic and/or hydrologic model input data collection and preparation; field data collection; mapping; and site surveys and construction observation.

Minimum Qualifications:

Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in civil or environmental engineering or a related engineering field
Demonstrated interest in water resources
Minimum GPA of 3.2; 3.5 or higher is preferred
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members and clients
Completed or enrolled in chemistry, physics, and mathematics coursework
At least one full-time semester of undergraduate or graduate course work remaining after internship is complete
A flexible working style and the ability to work independently and with teams of specialists to meet client and project needs
Detail-oriented, thorough, and organized approach
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

This position requires presence, with some flexibility, in a Barr office Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Compensation:

The anticipated base hourly range for this position is $ $18 - $26/hour. This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Compensation will vary based upon relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all its profit to our employees through our bonus plan and ESOP.

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 (accrues on all hours worked), and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked). Barr's benefits package offerings include:

professional development funding
401(k) retirement savings plan
employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, provided through profit distribution
cash bonus
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

NOTE: Applicant must be able to work in locations that feature rough terrain typical of construction sites. Work may also require entering and working in facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. An OSHA-mandated physical exam may be required. Safety training will be provided.

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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.