Joel Miller, P.E. Email and Phone Number

I have a broad civil engineering skillset that is catered to hydraulic infrastructure. I specialize in geotechnical engineering and dam engineering design. I also perform structural engineering and hydrology/hydraulics engineering tasks as well.I joined HDR primarily to provide engineering support for new and existing pumped-storage hydropower projects as well as other hydropower projects. In addition to hydropower and power dam projects, I also assist other business sectors within HDR with non-power dam and levee engineering design and evaluation work.

• Coordinated field explorations, classified soil and rock samples in the field, assigned lab testing, reviewed laboratory test data and generated boring logs using gINT.• Prepared geotechnical reports, addendums, and letters presenting field data, laboratory results, and providing recommendations for design.• Executed basic to moderately complex geotechnical assignments including bearing capacity and lateral capacity calculations for foundations, settlement analyses, slope stability analyses, and earth retaining structures design.• Created boring layouts, set up utility clearances, and supervised drilling operations.• Conducted hydrologic and hydraulic studies, mostly for dam related projects.• Performed structural analysis and design, mostly for dam related projects.• Assisted in drafting and preparation of CAD design plans for contract documents and reports.• Prepared design reports, addendums, and letters presenting hydrologic, hydraulic, and structural design calculations and recommendations for design.• Monitored construction and performed materials testing for Schnabel-designed projects.• Performed dam inspections.• Collected, plotted, and reviewed instrumentation data in accordance with Dam Safety Surveillance Monitoring Plans (DSSMP), then drafted and prepared Dam Safety Surveillance Monitoring Reports (DSSMR).• Prepared new dam and dam rehabilitation concepts along with quantity and cost estimates.• Performed reservoir yield analyses for proposed new dams and dam modifications.

• Coordinated field explorations, classified soil and rock samples in the field, reviewed laboratory test data and generated boring logs using gINT.• Prepared geotechnical reports, addendums, and letters presenting field data, laboratory results, and providing recommendations for design.• Executed basic to moderately complex geotechnical assignments including bearing capacity and lateral capacity calculations for shallow and deep foundations, settlement analysis, slope stability analysis, and earth retaining structures design.• Designed flexible and rigid pavement sections for roads (AASHTO 1993) and airports (FAARFIELD).• Provided ground improvement alternatives with preliminary designs for foundations and pavements when required and cost effective.• Provided Post-Tensioned Slab geotechnical design parameters.• Created boring layouts, set up utility clearances, and supervised drilling operations.• Performed geophysical surveys alongside professional geologists then reviewed results (seismic refraction and ground penetrating radar).• Performed special inspections on various geotechnical structures including shallow foundations, helical and push piers, drilled shafts, and underground stormwater tanks.

• Performed basic engineering calculations/design, and prepared cost estimates, proposals, and reports.• Reviewed civil, architectural, and structural plans and specifications in preparation for field site visits and identified construction conformance and discrepancies then prepared formal reports.• Performed special inspections on various geotechnical structures including shallow foundations, helical piers, driven piles, micro-piles, retaining walls, ground improvement structures, and embankment dams.• Communicated field and laboratory observations and testing results with project management staff, general contractors, and clients.• Field logged soil and rock samples and communicated design recommendations during installation of ground water monitoring wells.• Performed Kessler DCP field work then analyzed the data collected to calculate relevant pavement design values (California bearing ratio).• Performed Pavement Condition Surveys for the NCDOT and HMA laboratory testing for the SCDOT.

• Aided graduate students with the design, setup, and maintenance of their research projects/studies at Lowry Hall, at the Wind Load Test Facility, at the Wind Engineering and Structures Laboratory, and at the Asphalt Rubber Technology Service facility.• Set up the laboratory for faculty, staff, and students. • Delivered and picked up materials for faculty, staff, and students. • Utilized machine shop tools, applying skills such as mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.