Geotechnical Engineer

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1880560

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER | SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATIONS, FOUNDATION DESIGN & FIELD TESTING

Core Expertise

• Managing nationwide geotechnical subsurface investigation programs, coordinating field crews, vendors, and client communications.
• Designing shallow and deep foundations and performing pile capacity and support-of-excavation evaluations.
• Executing pile load testing and soil sampling for renewable energy and commercial construction foundations.
• Conducting geophysical investigations such as Electrical Resistivity Tomography to supplement subsurface characterization.
• Preparing geotechnical evaluation reports and recommendations that reduced rework and minimized schedule delays.

Project Background

• Led field investigations including soil borings, rock coring, and in-situ testing across diverse construction site types.
• Implemented laboratory testing programs and interpreted soils data to support foundation design and earthwork decisions.
• Performed over 200 field tests of concrete, soil, and asphalt to verify compliance with ASTM and USCS standards.
• Managed QA/QC and special inspection services for public construction projects, producing timely technical reports.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams, trained field staff, and streamlined investigation workflows to meet budgets and schedules.

Key Skills

• gINT | GEO Studio | LPILE | ALLPILE | DeepEx for subsurface characterization and pile analysis
• AutoCAD | GIS | ArcGIS for mapping, plan production, and spatial data integration in geotechnical projects
• Field testing & QA/QC | ASTM & USCS compliance for concrete, soil, and asphalt evaluations
• Pile load testing | Soil sampling | Laboratory testing management, classification, and data interpretation
• Microsoft Project | Excel | Word | Access for project scheduling, reporting, and data management
• Data analysis | Technical report writing | Stakeholder communication to deliver clear recommendations and findings

Education

• B.S., Geological Engineering — Montana Tech of the University of Montana (Geotechnical emphasis)

Awards & Recognition

• ACI certification in construction materials testing and inspection
• ICC certifications for construction inspection, testing, and quality assurance practices
• State board certifications for construction materials testing and special inspections

Why Interview this Candidate?

Combines hands-on geotechnical field leadership with technical analysis and report writing, having overseen subsurface investigations, pile load testing, and geophysical surveys. Proven ability to manage teams, enforce QA/QC, and deliver projects on schedule while reducing costly rework. Proficient with industry-standard analysis software and laboratory/testing protocols, ready to contribute to mid-to-large geotechnical programs.