What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Engineer position at RRC Companies?
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. In just over 10 years, RRC has grown to approximately 195 employees in the U.S. spread across seven offices. This is an opportunity to work on the forefront of the changing energy production landscape.
Must understand & personify RRCs Core Beliefs
Client Satisfaction understands the goal of always exceeding our clients expectation
Employee Happiness able to work well with others. communicate clearly with coworkers, promote a positive work environment and mediate conflicts between team members.
Quality Work - Ability to take ownership, work independently, prioritize workload and deliver quality results on time while working on multiple projects simultaneously.
Above and Beyond - Versatility, flexibility, ability to anticipate the needs of the company, take the initiative and a willingness to go out of your way to assist others.
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
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