Rrc Companies
Leading multidisciplinary engineering firm delivering full‑scope solutions across solar, wind, energy storage and hydrocarbon sectors.
Staff Geotechnical Engineer
Geotechnical engineer performing field investigations, design, and analysis for renewable energy projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Key duties include performing fieldwork for geotechnical subsurface investigations and geophysical surveys, logging soil and rock samples, and interacting with drilling contractors and clients. The engineer also observes construction activities, conducts material testing, and under senior supervision completes foundation, settlement, and slope‑stability calculations. • Conduct geotechnical drilling, sampling, and soil/rock logging for subsurface investigations. • Perform geophysical surveys and coordinate with drilling contractors and clients. • Observe construction activities and execute material testing/inspection. • Complete shallow and deep foundation design, settlement, and slope‑stability calculations under senior supervision. • Review and interpret in‑situ and laboratory test results for soil and bedrock samples. • Travel up to 75 % to project sites across the United States during the first two years.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸geotechnical drilling
- ▸geophysical surveys
- ▸material testing
- ▸foundation design
- ▸sample logging
- ▸client coordination
What You Bring
Applicants need strong analytical and communication skills, a solid understanding of soil mechanics, geology, or geophysical methods, and at least a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a geotechnical focus (master’s preferred). Travel up to 75 % of the time to project sites nationwide, relocation to Round Rock, a valid driver’s license, and proficiency with MS Office are required; familiarity with gINT, GIS, Slope/W, and LPile is a plus. • Relocate to Round Rock, TX and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean record. • Hold a BS in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical); a master’s degree is preferred. • Proficiency in MS Office; experience with gINT, GIS mapping, Slope/W, and LPile is advantageous.
Requirements
- ▸civil engineering
- ▸ms office
- ▸gint
- ▸gis
- ▸slope/w
- ▸lpile
Benefits
The role is based in Round Rock and provides training and mentorship for engineers aiming to advance along technical or project‑management career paths. Candidates are expected to deliver high‑quality services to clients while collaborating effectively with teammates. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered. RRC offers flexible work hours, health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, bonus eligibility, tuition reimbursement for approved programs, and paid time off. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to a healthy, happy workforce. • Receive competitive salary, flexible hours, health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) match, bonus eligibility, tuition assistance, and PTO/holiday pay.
Work Environment
Field