Structural Designer I

RRC Power and Energy•Us, RI

About The Position

RRC is seeking a Structural Designer I for its offices in Round Rock, Texas; Toronto, Ontario; or Calgary, Alberta. Remote work is also available. RRC is a multidisciplinary engineering firm specializing in energy projects, particularly renewable energy, throughout the United States. Founded in 2007, the company describes a culture in which employees contribute to meaningful projects and are valued. The Structural Designer I performs analysis and design for foundation systems, poles and support structures, and retaining walls. The role reviews geotechnical and related project information, coordinates design drawings with the Drafting Group, plans and manages structural scopes of work, and collaborates with clients and internal engineering teams. The position also develops specifications and bills of materials, applies QA/QC procedures, and manages the execution and coordination of multiple projects. The successful candidate is expected to uphold RRC’s core values: client satisfaction, employee happiness, quality work, and going above and beyond. The role requires client focus, clear communication, initiative, flexibility, independent judgment, and the ability to deliver quality work on time while adapting to changing priorities.

Requirements

At least 1 year of structural engineering consulting and design experience.
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
Proficiency in STAAD Pro.
Experience supporting permitting, engineering design, and construction activities.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with a demonstrated focus on client service.
Self-motivation and the ability to exercise independent judgment.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and rapidly adapt to shifting priorities.
Working knowledge of applicable design codes and standards, including IBC, ASCE, AISC/ANSI, ACI, ASTM, NESC, and IEEE.
Ability to understand and personify RRC’s core values: client satisfaction, employee happiness, quality work, and going above and beyond.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, LPILE, MFAD, RISA, MathCAD, PLS-CADD, TOWER, and POLE.
Substation engineering consulting experience.

Responsibilities

Perform structural analysis and design for foundation systems, including direct embed, drilled piers, spread footings, piles, and caissons.
Analyze and design pole and support structures made of wood, tubular steel, lattice steel, precast concrete, fiber-reinforced materials, and laminated wood.
Design retaining wall systems, including soldier pile walls, rock anchors, and grouting solutions.
Review and interpret geotechnical reports, survey data, mapping, and materials testing results to support engineering analyses using industry-standard modeling software.
Coordinate with the Drafting Group to develop accurate, constructible design drawings using CAD tools.
Plan, define, and manage structural scopes of work, including task definition, scheduling, and timely delivery of project deliverables.
Interface directly with clients to clarify project requirements and provide value engineering solutions.
Collaborate with Project Managers and Civil, Substation, and Transmission engineering teams to support successful project execution.
Maintain responsiveness to client needs and evolving project requirements.
Evaluate environmental impacts and project-related risks associated with structural designs.
Deliver optimized structural engineering designs that comply with applicable codes, standards, industry best practices, project specifications, regulatory requirements, and health and safety standards.
Prepare construction and material specifications.
Develop bills of materials (BOMs).
Establish, implement, and adhere to QA/QC procedures.
Manage multiple concurrent projects, including day-to-day execution and coordination of assigned work.