About Barr
SOLVING FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
Barr balances the “here and now” with “what will be” to generate positive impacts and sustainable outcomes for clients and communities.
More than technical expertise
Being an employee-owned company means our success depends on your success. We listen carefully, to understand what’s most important to your organization. We invest deeply, planning and implementing solutions that are tailored to your needs.
Barr team members choose to work on projects that capitalize on our strengths and inspire our best thinking. This approach is foundational to achieving your goals, creating sustainable outcomes, and providing fulfilling experiences for our people.
We’re all about your success
Providing exceptional service is Barr’s fundamental focus, and solving clients’ complex problems is what makes us tick. In a world of experts, our engineering and environmental team brings even more to the table: passion, thoughtfulness, and creativity—from day one.
At Barr, our people are different because our company is different. Broad employee ownership, nonstop learning opportunities, and a culture of trust and flexibility allow us to attract talented engineers and scientists with diverse skills and perspectives.
Connected by our purpose
Throughout the decades, our passion for making a positive impact has remained steadfast. Our business practices and projects position Barr to deliver sustainable outcomes and make a lasting difference for our clients, communities, and the environment.
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2% of net profits
in donations each year
- $2,500 in pro bono services in 2025
- 150 charitable organizations in 2025
- Protecting the environment
- Meeting basic human needs, including housing and food
- Addressing animal cruelty
- Advocating for native traditions
- Researching cures and treatments for diseases
- Promoting science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education
Committed to safety
Health and safety are at the center of the work we do every single day. To reflect this commitment to safety, Barr’s health and safety management system is certified to the ISO 45001:2018 standard for our major offices.
At Barr, each employee is tasked with maintaining their own safety, looking out for the safety of coworkers, and demonstrating safety leadership through everyday actions and decisions. This includes the ability to stop or decline work if it cannot be performed safely.
As a company and as individuals, we prioritize the safety and security of our people and all who are affected by our work.
Built on trust
At Barr, leadership centers on collaboration, accountability, and service to others. Our senior leaders foster an environment that fuels innovation and creative problem-solving by championing safety, inclusion, and professional development.
By prioritizing long-term relationships with clients and communities, our leaders help drive sustainable company growth and support exceptional client experiences.
Doug Barr engineered our company for sustainable success. Since the start, Barr has thrived by solving complex challenges for clients, communities, and the environment.
Are you built to work at Barr?
- A place for people who love solving complex challenges
- Meaningful work that sustains communities and the environment
- A collaborative, highly engaged culture
- Abundant opt-in opportunities for self-starters
- An unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Home to lifelong learners
Since 1966, Barr has partnered with clients to solve complex challenges in natural resources, infrastructure, and the built environment by delivering integrated engineering and environmental services—from planning and design to permitting, construction, and long-term support. We work collaboratively to develop practical, sustainable solutions that create lasting value for clients, communities, and the environment. With nearly 20 locations across the United States and Canada, our teams support projects in a wide range of industries, spanning diverse regions throughout North America and beyond.
Barr is 100% employee owned. Our employee‑owners have a direct stake in the work we do and the outcomes we deliver, which fosters accountability, continuity, and a strong commitment to client relationships.
Barr works on projects that address complex, high‑stakes engineering and environmental challenges, helping clients move from early planning and feasibility through design, permitting, construction, and long-term operations. We work across a wide range of industries, including fuels, power, manufacturing, mining, and the public sector, helping clients tackle challenges like infrastructure development, environmental and water resources management, industrial operations, and contaminated site remediation. For examples of our work, visit our projects page.
At Barr, sustainability means creating lasting, positive outcomes for clients and communities. Guided by a shared sense of responsibility and the principle that economic, social, and environmental benefits are interconnected, we work holistically and side by side with clients to take on today’s challenges while planning for what’s ahead. From improving an industrial facility’s performance to restoring ecosystems and reducing community risk, we work safely and inclusively to deliver practical, forward-thinking solutions that stand the test of time. For more information, visit our sustainability page.
Safety is a core value at Barr. Our health and safety management system is certified to ISO 45001:2018 for our major offices, and we prioritize the well-being of our employees, clients, and communities on every project. We believe safe work is essential to delivering high‑quality, reliable results.
Barr is committed to making a positive impact in the communities where our employee-owners live and work. Each year, we dedicate approximately two percent of our net corporate profit to charitable and educational giving, supporting organizations that address basic human needs, expand access to STEM education, protect the environment, and strengthen local communities. Our giving is guided by employee input and complemented by extensive volunteer efforts and pro bono services. For more information, visit our giving page.
You can explore Barr’s services, project examples, and insights at barr.com, read thought leadership on our Insights blog, or contact us directly to discuss a specific project. If you’re interested in a career, visit our careers page to learn more about working at an employee‑owned engineering and environmental consulting firm where the work is interesting and challenging, colleagues support one another, and professional-growth opportunities abound.