Staff Geotechnical Engineer

About the Role

Key responsibilities include conducting geotechnical subsurface investigations and geophysical surveys, performing drilling, sampling, and soil‑rock logging, and interacting with drilling contractors and clients. The role also involves observing construction activities, conducting material testing, and under senior supervision completing foundation design, settlement, slope stability, and other calculations. • Conduct geotechnical fieldwork, including drilling, sampling, soil/rock logging, and geophysical surveys. • Observe and document construction activities; perform material testing/inspection. • Review soil and bedrock samples, test results, and perform foundation, settlement, and slope stability calculations. • Communicate with drilling contractors and clients; coordinate project tasks. • Analyze data and produce engineering reports under senior staff supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸geotechnical drilling
• ▸soil sampling
• ▸geophysical survey
• ▸material testing
• ▸stability calculations
• ▸client coordination

What You Bring

Applicants must possess strong analytical and communication skills, a solid understanding of soil mechanics, geology, and geophysical methods, and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical emphasis (Master’s preferred). Willingness to work outdoors, travel up to 75 % of the time during the first two years, and proficiency with MS Office—and preferably gINT, GIS, Slope/W, and LPile—are required, along with a valid driver’s license and clean record. • Travel up to 75% of time to project sites across the United States. • Use MS Office and, preferably, gINT, GIS, Slope/W, and LPile software. • Hold a B.S. in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus (M.S. preferred); possess strong analytical and communication skills. • Relocate to Round Rock, TX, and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean record.

Requirements

• ▸b.s. civil
• ▸geotechnical
• ▸ms office
• ▸gint
• ▸gis
• ▸slope/w

Benefits

RRC has provided professional services to an estimated 25,000 MW of alternative energy projects in the United States and Canada, making it one of the most experienced teams in the renewable sector. The new engineer will support projects nationwide and receive training and mentorship for career growth in technical or project‑management paths. RRC offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) matching, flexible work hours, PTO/holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and bonus eligibility. • Receive competitive salary, health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO/holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, flexible hours, and bonus eligibility.

Work Environment

Field