The board
- Hours
- Full time
- Where
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Posted
- Sep 2
The role – what you’ll do
Barr is seeking a geologist intern to join our Grand Rapids, Michigan, office for the summer of 2027. In this role, you will support the Assessment and Remediation business unit and undertake challenging and progressive work on projects related to the evaluation and remediation of contaminated sites.
Assignments may include working as an individual or as part of a project team to assist with on-site investigations of contaminated soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, and vapor; aquifer test performance and analysis; construction observation; development of site conceptual models; and preparation of drilling logs, geologic maps, cross-sections, and technical reports.
What you'd do
- Technical knowledge: apply foundational geological/science principles to support site investigations, environmental sampling, and data collection.
- Assist in the analysis of environmental data and contribute to the development of remediation approaches.
- Project support: help coordinate field activities and logistics, including contractor oversight and equipment preparation. Assist with tracking project progress and documenting key milestones.
- Problem solving: contribute to the evaluation of site conditions and identification of potential solutions to environmental challenges. Learn how to apply regulatory knowledge and scientific reasoning to real-world scenarios.
- Communication: produce clear field notes, chain-of-custody and data summaries, figures, and draft report sections/emails for review. Provide concise status updates to project managers and stakeholders.
- Interpersonal savvy: effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to align technical work with project objectives while fostering strong, productive working relationships.
What they want
- Training: 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) certification.
What you get
- 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
About Barr
Physical requirements for the role will include: At Barr, you'll join a community of engineers, scientists, and professionals who will help you achieve your ambitions and build a meaningful, rewarding career. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients who value Barr's tailored solutions and commitment to exceptional service. As part of our employee-owned firm, you'll contribute to a culture of commitment and camaraderie where staff can thrive as professionals.
- Starts
- 2026-08-31