Civil Project Engineer

RRC is seeking a talented Civil Project Engineer to help us build the future of U.S. energy production from our Round Rock, Texas office. 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.

This position is responsible for the coordination, implementation, on-time execution, and quality assurance/quality control of civil designs for the renewable energy industry and general civil work on assigned projects. This job position reports to the Civil Engineering Director.

The position requires a qualified individual to conduct the full civil design of wind, solar and general civil projects including site planning, access road layout, transportation design, roadway alignment design, hydrology, hydraulics, fencing layout, crane path layout, drainage, grading, permitting support, and construction support. The position requires proven ability to interface with clients, coordinate with other internal staff and disciplines, and a commitment to QA/QC, safety, and on-time deliverables.

Must understand & personify RRC’s Core Beliefs

• Client Satisfaction – understands the goal of always exceeding our client’s 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

• Discuss civil project requirements with the client while delivering value engineering
• Analyze survey, mapping, and materials-testing data to complete work assignments using computer modelling software
• Create and review civil drawings
• Assess the environmental impact and risk connected to projects
• Civil bid proposal support
• Manage multiple civil projects
• Ensure sites meet legal guidelines and health and safety requirements
• Deliver civil engineering designs and optimization in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and industry practices
• Day-to-day management of assigned projects­
• Plan, define project tasks, schedule, and deliver on-time execution of civil scope of work and project deliverables
• Work closely with the RRC Project Managers and Civil Engineering Group Manager in the successful execution of work
• Be responsive to the needs of the client and project requirements
• 10% travel is expected and can include overnight stays for several days
• Jobsite visits require ability to traverse uneven or rough terrain, including bending, stooping, twisting, and climbing
• Sitting is involved for most of the day while in the office but a raised desk workstation is available
• Minimal lifting requirement of 20 pounds or less on an infrequent basis

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas and ability to obtain NCEES records within 6 months of employment
• 4 to 8 years of strong experience in civil engineering design with consulting
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred
• Experience in renewable energy projects is a plus
• Knowledge of hydrological methods: Rational method, Small Watershed Method, SCS Hydrological Soils (NRCS)
• Knowledge of commonly used software for civil engineering including: HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, ArcGIS, HY-8, etc.
• Proficient with office software including MS Word, MS Excel, Bluebeam, Adobe, etc.

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