Geotechnical Engineer - PE

RRC is seeking a talented Geotechnical Engineer with 4 or more years of experience in energy, industrial, or transportation projects to join our team in Round Rock, Texas. RRC is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm that specializes in energy projects, particularly renewable energy, throughout the United States. Founded in 2007, RRC provides a culture where employees are valued while contributing to meaningful projects. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the evolving energy production landscape.

The Role

Essential Responsibilities

• Serve as a engineering lead/project manager for utility-scale wind and solar energy projects
• Oversee the planning and execution of subsurface investigation and the laboratory testing program for site characterization
• Perform complex geotechnical engineering and soil-structure analyses for evaluation of shallow and deep foundation systems, earthwork recommendations, dewatering during construction, slope stability, and access roadway design
• Develop and review calculations packages and geotechnical report and design memoranda, prepare design specifications, and perform research for new concepts and technologies
• Review project specifications and develop scope of work, schedules, and budgetary estimates for proposals
• Mentor entry-level engineering staff
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary design team, subcontractors, and clients
• Sitting, Standing, Walking, and lift up to 75lbs

Ideal Profile

Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) registration 
• 4 or more years of geotechnical experience in energy, industrial, or transportation 
• Good verbal and written communication skills 
• Complete understanding of field and laboratory testing 
• Hands-on experience with construction material testing and inspection 
• Familiarity with geotechnical standards and requirements 
• Ability to lead and be part of a project team 
• Experience resolving geotechnical issues during the construction phase 
• Geotechnical design software package experience 
• Project management and marketing skills are desired 
• An entrepreneurial and motivated individual who understands the value of working toward success by delivering the highest quality of services to our clients 
• Strong analytical skills and advanced understanding of the soils mechanics and geology topics preferred 
• Position may require 10% travel time to construction project sites in the United States 
• MSCE with a Geotechnical Engineering emphasis is a plus 
• Experience with Pile Drivability Evaluation with GRLWEAP, pile load tests, PDA, dynamic pile capacity analysis using CAPWAP is a plus

Benefits

RRC is committed to investing in talented employees because we recognize that healthy, happy employees provide the best path to sustaining a successful business. RRC offers competitive salaries and benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Flexible work hours to accommodate work-life balance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k matching
• Bonus eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

What's on Offer?

• Work in a company with a solid track record of performance
• Fantastic work culture