I have worked as a geotechnical engineer in the Portland, Oregon area for over 26 years, managing many projects throughout Oregon and Washington. I'm the Principal Geotechnical Engineer at PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc. At Kleinfelder I managed multi-disciplinary projects throughout the country. My depth of experience includes large transportation projects, bridges, large scale solar developments, multi-story commercial and retail buildings, commercial development, landslide evaluation and stabilization, wastewater treatment plants, industrial site development, and schools. Through local experience, I strive for efficiency and quality while maintaining flexibility. 

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Principal Geotechnical Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering Group Manager

PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc. - Portland, Oregon        January 2014 – Present

Geotechnical Engineering Group Manager for the engineering practice at PBS. Responsible for management of the geotechnical group and the geotech practice within PBS. Recent projects include:

Senior Geotechnical Engineer                    

PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc. - Portland, Oregon        November 2011 – December 2013

A creative, innovative, developing leader helping to re-build and grow the geotechnical practice locally and regionally. Senior Project Engineer responsible for managing new and existing projects. Responsible for preparing project scope, budget, and proposals; developing and overseeing field investigations and laboratory testing programs; completing engineering analyses; preparing technical reports; and observing geotechnical aspects of construction. Recent projects include:

Senior Geotechnical Engineer                    

Kleinfelder. - Portland, Oregon        April 2009 – November 2011

Project Engineer responsible for all aspects of project management and engineering from investigation through construction including coordination and communication with clients, municipalities, contractors, and sub-contractors.  Responsible for preparing project scope, budget, and proposals; developing and overseeing field investigations and laboratory testing programs; completing engineering analyses; preparing technical reports; and observing geotechnical aspects of construction. Recent projects include:

Geotechnical Engineer providing technical support and managing projects through both design and construction. Projects included:

Senior Geotechnical Engineer                    

Geotech Solutions, Inc. - Portland, Oregon        May 2002 – February 2009

Acted as Project Engineer and Senior Project Engineer.  Responsible for all aspects of project management and engineering from investigation through construction including coordination and communication with clients, municipalities, contractors, and sub-contractors.  Responsible for preparing project scope, budget, and proposals; developing and executing field investigations and laboratory testing programs; completing engineering analyses; preparing technical reports; and observing geotechnical aspects of construction.  Engineering analyses included shallow and deep foundations, slope stability evaluation, monitoring, and stabilization, shoring, retaining wall design, storm water infiltration, pavement design, and seismic evaluations.  Project types included a wide range of commercial, municipal, industrial facilities and multi-lot residential developments.   

Project Engineer/Project Manager                                 

GeoDesign, Inc. - Portland, Oregon        June 1997 – May 2002

Acted as Engineer Staff I through Project Engineer/Project Manager.  Responsible for preparing proposals and project budgets; coordinating and performing exploratory field investigations; developing laboratory testing programs for evaluating material properties; performing laboratory testing; evaluating results of site characterization programs and laboratory testing results; computer analysis of slope stability, retaining wall design, and lateral performance of deep foundations; settlement analyses; load testing anchors; and working with other design team members and contractors to provide geotechnical design recommendations. Project types included single and multi-story commercial developments, municipal facilities including evaluation of utility alignments, water and waster facility construction, and roadways, and multi-unit residential developments.

Part-Time Engineering Staff

GeoDesign, Inc. – Portland, Oregon        June 1995 – June 1997

Completed full-time summer work and part-time (two days/week) work during graduate school.  Responsible for site explorations, laboratory testing, analyses and report writing, and construction observation for a wide range of projects, including single story commercial, retail, and industrial facilities, multi-unit commercial developments, and large residential developments.  Construction observation included observing pile driving, observation, testing, and evaluation of earthwork, building slab and footing preparation, pavement and roadway subgrade and base rock preparation, retaining wall and segmental retaining wall construction.

Part-Time Graduate Teaching Assistant

Oregon State University. – Corvallis, Oregon        January 1996 – March 1996

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