Senior Technical Specialist, Engineering Geology/Geophysics
CurrentPerforming exciting work on interesting water resource projects. Responsibilities include: overseeing engineering geology and geotechnical investigations for various dam/hydro-electric projects across the United States. Other responsibilities include engineering geology/engineering analysis, which include subsurface characterization foundation acceptance mapping, photogrammetric analysis using AdamTech software, seepage analysis, erodeability analysis, hard rock kinematics and soil slope stability, subsidence effects, specification preparation/review.Dam Safety Advisory Team Member, Safety Of Dams Risk Analysis Estimator, Safety Of Dams Scoping and Value Engineering Team Member, Comprehensive Facility Review Team Member, Technical Review Team Member, Risk Cadre Member, Site Characterization Subject Matter Expert.Reclamation is the largest wholesale water supplier and the second largest producer of hydroelectric power in the United States, with operations and facilities in the 17 Western States. USBR's facilities also provide substantial flood control, recreation, and fish and wildlife benefits.