UNIQUELY, BARKER LEMAR
We strive to develop a culture that supports individual growth, while working to provide exceptional service to our clients. We have seasoned professionals with 25+ years of experience in the industry, as well as recent college graduates. Our collective team has a desire to abide by a moral compass that is unwavering; this atmosphere creates a trust among the staff and is the basis of our culture. We work for clients, but we also work for one another. We look forward to the opportunity to discuss career opportunities with you.
OUR STORY
In 1995, Barker Lemar Engineering began providing dedicated consulting services to solid waste management facilities throughout Iowa. As our firm’s reputation spread, our market share in the industry exploded. With a strong and diverse client base, we expanded our service offering- adding specialty services, such as ecological, technology, and petroleum solutions to meet the needs of existing and underserviced clients. As a complement to our petroleum compliance offering, Barker Lemar Petroleum Services opened its doors in 2007, bringing in a dedicated team of underground storage tank professionals to service Iowa’s fuel dispensing/storage sector. Today, Barker Lemar’s specialized teams service a variety of industries: including solid waste, petroleum, industrial, air and water quality, ecological and technology. Our footprint includes the entire state of Iowa, as well as eastern Nebraska and western Illinois. We are proud of our growth, as it speaks to the incredible talent of our staff.
Growth through reputation is the very best kind. Barker Lemar has been awarded a Top Workplace designation by the Des Moines Register, and our culture is the foundation of everything we do. Without an enthusiastic, talented staff – supporting a culture that merits this distinction is impossible.

YOUR FUTURE
Whether you’ve just graduated from college or are looking for a company to grow with – you have a lot of options. As regulations change, the megafirms are finding that providing a one-size-fits-all solution is difficult to maintain; focusing on doing a few things exceptionally well is becoming preferable. That is what you will find at Barker Lemar. Since 1995, clients have sought Barker Lemar to provide a unique service that many cannot.
From civil engineers, to environmental scientists, to petroleum specialty technicians - our team represents the brightest in the industries we serve. Our staff members have found that specializing offers the opportunity to become a subject matter expert and invites a host of opportunities that accompany that status. Engineering staff are able to gain hands-on experience developing solutions for problematic environmental issues in the fields of recycling, composting, and landfill gas; and with a convenience store seemingly on every corner, our Petroleum professionals build and maintain the equipment that serve most Midwesterners on a daily basis.
Professional development, salary, and job security are top priorities for seekers in today job market and you will see that attention to these issues is strong and competitive at Barker Lemar. What’s most important about us is that we’re as proud of our culture as we are of the work that we do. Our goal is for your voice to be heard, your effort to be recognized, and your passion to be supported. Whether environmental engineering or petroleum services is already your specialty – or you’re looking to put roots down and focus on a field you’re passionate about transitioning in to – we look forward to your future at Barker Lemar.
Our employees enjoy a comprehensive set of benefits. Explore what makes us uniquely, Barker Lemar:
- Health Insurance - Spouses and Family Welcome!
- Dental Insurance
- Teledoc
- Vision Discounts
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Fitness Center Discounts
- Disability Insurance
- Aflac Coverage
- Competative Salary
- Bonus Plan
- 401K with Match
- Life Insurance
- Pre-Tax Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Ownership Option after 1 year
- Discount and Saving Programs
- Education Assistance/Reimbursement
- Generous Paid Time Off Policy
- Ten Paid Holidays
- Adaptable Maternity Policy
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Flexible Scheduling
- Unlimited Bereavement Leave
- Veterans Day off for our Heroes
- 8 hours of volunteer time per employee, annually
- Sponsored Events
- Charitable Giving Opportunities
- Wireless Phone Plans*
- Company Vehicle*
- Clothing Allowance*
- Overnight Travel Bonus*
- Per Diem*
- Company Parties and Picnics
- Team Building Events
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*Some perks are limited to specific locations/positions.
- Conferences and Training
- Society Memberships
- Conference and Continuing Education Reimbursement
FEATURED JOBS
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST
This full-time position is responsible for performing environmental compliance and system maintenance to various job sites throughout...
ENTRY-LEVEL CONSTRUCTION INSTALLER
Responsible for the installation and repair of petroleum equipment including gas pumps, underground storage tanks (USTs), fuel...
EXPERIENCED PETROLEUM SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Provide highly diversified technical duties including troubleshooting, repair, calibrations and maintenance of petroleum equipment. A successful candidate...
CIVIL ENGINEER, PE
Barker Lemar Engineering Consultants, a Des Moines Register recognized 2019 Top Iowa Workplace, is currently seeking a Civil...
LEAD PETROLEUM CONSTRUCTION INSTALLER
Responsible for the installation and repair of petroleum equipment including gas pumps, underground storage tanks (USTs), fuel...
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