About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1907530
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER | DAM & LEVEE SAFETY, RISK ASSESSMENT & CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT
Core Expertise
- Dam and levee risk assessments including internal erosion, overtopping, and scour evaluations.
- Embankment stability and foundation analyses addressing slope stability, liquefaction, and settlement.
- Construction contract administration: submittal reviews, pay applications, change order estimating, and document control.
- Instrumentation, thermal monitoring, and performance monitoring for dam and levee projects.
- Quantitative and semi-quantitative risk evaluations to support design decisions and funding prioritization.
Project Background
- Administered lock and dam construction contract, maintained control drawings, and reviewed contractor submittals.
- Reviewed geotechnical designs for county and urban levee systems, recommending risk-informed design changes.
- Performed wind-wave and overtopping analyses for coastal levee segments to assess erosion risk.
- Led risk assessment and quality assurance for major dam safety evaluations and final report delivery.
- Coordinated nationwide risk cadre efforts, communicating technical findings to multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
Key Skills
- ArcGIS | GeoStudio | WinDAM | SITES
- Risk Management Toolboxes: internal erosion, wind-wave, riverine erosion, quantitative risk
- Slope stability analysis | Liquefaction screening | Settlement evaluation
- Subsurface geotechnical investigations | Soil testing interpretation
- Construction contract administration | Submittal and pay application review | Change order estimating
- Instrumentation & performance monitoring | Thermal monitoring oversight
Education
- B.S., Civil Engineering — University of Louisville
- M.Eng., Civil/Geotechnical Engineering — University of Louisville
Awards & Recognition
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
- DLS certifications for dam and levee risk assessment, internal erosion, and life-safety portrayal
- Instrumentation and Performance Monitoring of Dams and Levees certification
Why Interview this Candidate?
An experienced geotechnical engineer focused on dam and levee safety, risk assessment, and construction administration. They combine embankment stability analyses, subsurface investigation experience, and instrumentation oversight to deliver risk-informed design and construction decisions. Proven ability to manage nationwide technical priorities and communicate findings to multidisciplinary stakeholders. Proficient with GeoStudio, WinDAM, ArcGIS, and specialized risk toolboxes for rapid, defensible evaluations.
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