Barr is seeking an environmental scientist intern to join our Duluth, Minnesota, team. In this hybrid role, you’ll support environmental resource characterization, impact assessments, and project permitting and compliance through a blend of fieldwork and office-based tasks. Fieldwork will be fast-paced and may include assisting with wetland delineations, plant or habitat inventories, functional assessments, GPS data collection, and other field studies. Office work may include desktop reviews of land use/land cover and protected species, document preparation, and permit application assistance. Training and supervision will be provided.
Requirements
- Field surveys and data collection: assist with wetland delineations, habitat and plant inventories, functional assessments, GPS data collection, and other field studies in varied terrain and conditions.
- Desktop reviews and analysis: conduct land use and land cover and protected species desktop reviews; compile findings to support environmental assessments and permitting.
- Permitting and compliance support: prepare sections of permit applications and related documentation; contribute to compliance tracking and submittals under supervision.
- Documentation and quality: maintain accurate field notes, data logs, and photo records; help ensure data integrity and completeness for project deliverables.
- Collaboration and communication: work closely with multidisciplinary teams; communicate progress and findings effectively to project team members and, as appropriate, clients.
- Travel and schedule flexibility: participate in short-term, out-of-town assignments; adapt to varying schedules and project priorities, including occasional extended hours.
Benefits
- Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
- Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
- Profit distribution: Barr has a 'no retained earnings' model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders
- Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities
- Work/life balance: Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave
- Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities
