Job Description:Summary:The person in this position will work on multidisciplinary project teams providing hydraulic engineering and related technical expertise, primarily for water retaining dams and hydropower facilities. Primary responsibilities will include hydraulic design and analysis of different types of spillways, low-level outlets, and other flow conveyance structures; development of headwater and tailwater rating curves; 1D and 2D flow modeling; sediment transport, erosion, and deposition assessments; design and analysis of energy dissipation structures; report writing; dam safety evaluations; and risk analyses. The work may involve short-term, out-of-town assignments either in the field or in another office. As markets fluctuate, opportunities may also include working on other types of water resource projects such as stormwater infrastructure, flood routing and/or flood risk reduction, or irrigation systems using gates, pumps, and canals.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with an emphasis on hydraulic engineering5 years of relevant professional experience with an emphasis on hydraulic engineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) certification or ability to obtain certification within one yearExperience with hydraulic design of spillways and associated energy dissipation featuresExperience with hydraulic design of low-level outletsFamiliarity with a variety of software packages and modeling tools, in particular HEC-RAS 1D and 2D versions and steady and unsteady flow modulesExperience with flood routing, dam breach modeling, and inundation mappingFamiliarity with risk assessment frameworks for dams and hydropower facilitiesStrong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members and clientsStrong technical and problem-solving skillsAttention to detail, accuracy, and completenessExperience mentoring junior level engineersA flexible working style as required to meet deadlines and/or client needsPossession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving recordLegal authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the futurePreferred Qualifications:Master's degree or PhD in civil engineering with an emphasis on hydraulic engineering6 or more years of relevant professional experience with an emphasis on hydraulic engineeringExperience with water resources challenges in Colorado including precipitation and flooding data analysis; urban and rural hydrologic analysis; storm sewer analysis and design; open channel and pipe flow analysis; hydraulic structures; stormwater quality and green stormwater infrastructure design; bank stabilization and stream restoration; floodplain analysis and mapping; dam break analysis; dam and levee analysis and designExperience with determination of Inflow Design Floods, including incremental damage analysisKnowledge of different methodologies for freeboard estimationExperience with determination of hydraulic loads in spillway and outlet works structuresExperience with the evaluation for the potential for adverse hydraulic conditions in a spillway (e.g., vibration, cavitation damage potential, hydraulic jacking potential, chute wall overtopping, stilling basin sweepout)Familiarity with methodologies to quantify and mitigate for ice and debris passage through flow conveyance structuresKnowledge of, and experience with relevant software packages including HEC-RAS, SMS, AdH, SRH-2d, OpenFoam, Flow3d, or Ansys FluentKnowledge of reservoir sedimentation processes and quantificationFamiliarity with scour analysisKnowledge of and experience using guidelines from established dam safety programs including those from USACE, USBR, or FERCObserver or participant of a semi-quantitative or quantitative risk analysis sessionA 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 either Barr's Denver or Fort Collins, Colorado, or Salt Lake City, Utah, offices.Colorado Applicants Only:Compensation:The anticipated base salary range for this position is $75,000-$130,000 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.NOTE: Must be able to work in locations that may feature rough terrain typical of construction sites and may also require entering and working in facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and conditions typical of industrial facilities. Applicants may be asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of specific clients. An OSHA-mandated physical exam may be required. Safety training will be provided.#LI-HybridOpen 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.
