Geotechnical Project Engineer

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. Recently voted a 2024 Zweig "Best Firm to Work For" we are currently looking to add to our team This is an opportunity to work on the forefront of the changing energy production landscape.

Application must be filled out in its entirety for consideration.

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.

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

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 company paid 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