Civil Engineer II - Water Resources

RRC Power and Energy•Round Rock, TX

About The Position

RRC is seeking a Civil Engineer II – Water Resources to support energy projects, particularly renewable energy projects, from its Austin/Round Rock, Texas office. RRC is a multidisciplinary engineering firm founded in 2007 that works on projects throughout the United States. The role focuses on hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, drainage and stormwater design, floodplain modeling, and related project documentation for wind and solar developments. The engineer will collaborate with technical staff, Project Engineers, and CAD designers to deliver integrated, cost-effective civil drainage designs within project schedules and budgets, while responding to client and project needs. The position may involve approximately 5% travel to jobsites for site visits or client meetings, sometimes including overnight stays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Water Resources, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Engineering.
EIT certification and ability to obtain a PE license within six months of hire, or a current PE license.
Knowledge of hydrological methods, including the Rational method, Small Watershed Method, and SCS Hydrological Soils (NRCS).
Working knowledge of software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, ArcGIS, and HY-8.
Experience with ESRI Geographic Information Systems software and extensions.
Proficiency with office software, including MS Word, MS Excel, Bluebeam, and Adobe.
Ability to prepare technical reports with supporting exhibits, tables, charts, and software output.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with team members and preparing project reports.
Ability to travel approximately 5% for jobsite visits and/or client meetings, potentially including overnight stays for several days.

Nice To Haves

Two to four years of experience in engineering drainage design and hydrologic/hydraulic concepts and modeling is preferred.
Technical experience with 2D modeling software packages such as FLO2D.
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

Perform complex hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for wind and solar project development.
Analyze and design stormwater drainage systems, including culverts, roadway low-water crossings, stormwater detention, and scour analysis and mitigation.
Perform stormwater quality and erosion mitigation analysis and design, including sedimentation basins, stormwater BMPs, and related hydraulic structures.
Perform floodplain modeling.
Prepare reports, studies, exhibits, and designs related to hydrologic and hydraulic analysis.
Collaborate with technical staff to produce high-quality H&H models, analyses, and cost-effective designs.
Assist with development of construction documents.
Perform project field visits and investigations.
Research project-specific stormwater management requirements.
Assist in developing standardized H&H processes, standards, and best practices.
Work with team members to develop and enhance modeling skills.
Coordinate with Project Engineers and CAD designers to deliver integrated civil drainage designs within allocated schedules and budgets.
Respond to client needs and project requirements.