About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1909993
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER | DAM SAFETY, COASTAL RESILIENCE & INFRASTRUCTURE INSPECTIONS
Core Expertise
- Dam and levee safety inspections, condition assessment, and technical reporting.
- Coastal and waterfront geotechnical design for beach nourishment and storm surge barriers.
- Field investigation management including dredging, vibracore, drilling, and sampling oversight.
- Geotechnical analyses for deep and shallow foundations, stability, and subgrade design.
- District-level quality control and technical review of geotechnical transmittals and deliverables.
Project Background
- Led geotechnical efforts for dam removal, restoration, and flood-control projects in the Mid-Atlantic region.
- Managed annual inspections of dams, levees, canals, and creeks, delivering detailed inspection reports.
- Oversaw dredging and vibracore operations to identify sand sources for coastal nourishment projects.
- Performed inclinometer monitoring and landslide assessments to support slope stability evaluations.
- Coordinated foundation submissions and supervised drilling operations for bridge and infrastructure projects.
Key Skills
- ArcGIS Products | AutoCAD
- Dam safety inspections & condition assessment
- Geotechnical investigation, drilling supervision, and sampling
- Slope stability, landslide assessment, and inclinometer monitoring
- Foundation design for deep and shallow foundations
- Technical report writing, District quality control, and peer review
- Mentoring EITs and leading small technical teams
Education
- Ph.D., Engineering — Villanova University (in progress)
- M.S., Civil Engineering — University of Kentucky
- B.S., Civil Engineering — University of Kentucky
Awards & Recognition
- Licensed Professional Engineer; willing to obtain additional state licensure
- Active participant in STEM mentoring and outreach initiatives
Why Interview this Candidate?
An accomplished geotechnical engineer with over seven years of experience in dam safety, coastal resilience, and field operations. Demonstrated leadership delivering inspection programs, technical reviews, and complex field investigations while mentoring junior engineers. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. focused on flood risk mitigation and coastal resilience, they bring technical depth and practical field experience to dam safety and geotechnical teams.
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