Geotechnical Engineer

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Location
St. Augustine, FL
Candidate No.
1923683

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1923683

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER | EMBANKMENTS, SLOPE STABILITY & HYDRAULIC-GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN

Core Expertise

  • Geotechnical analyses for embankments, retaining walls, foundations, and scour-prone hydraulic structures.
  • Hydraulic-geotechnical integration addressing seepage, hydraulic-induced slope instability, riprap sizing, and scour evaluation.
  • Advanced numerical modeling using PLAXIS, Abaqus, FLAC, SIGMA/W, and limit-equilibrium tools for stability assessment.
  • Field investigation and instrumentation expertise including piezometers, settlement plates, and test pit evaluations.
  • Construction QA and permit-focused technical reviews for federal civil works and transportation infrastructure projects.

Project Background

  • Led geotechnical evaluations for flood control and reservoir contracts, emphasizing embankment stability and seepage control.
  • Performed foundation inspections, subgrade quality control, and compaction verification for transportation infrastructure projects.
  • Designed retaining walls and assessed load-bearing capacity for long-term performance under variable environmental loading.
  • Modeled thermal-mechanical behavior of heated pavement systems and integrated geothermal considerations into geotechnical designs.
  • Supported river navigation and water resources infrastructure with scour assessments, bank stability analyses, and field monitoring.

Key Skills

  • PLAXIS 2D/3D | Slide2 | SEEP/W | SIGMA/W | FLAC | Abaqus
  • Limit-equilibrium methods | Slope stability analysis | Riprap sizing | Scour evaluation
  • Field instrumentation | Piezometers | Settlement plates | Subsurface investigations
  • Foundation design | Retaining wall design | Embankment design | Ground improvement
  • Construction QA | Compaction verification | Test pit and proof-roll evaluations
  • AutoCAD | Civil 3D (basic) | Technical report writing and permit review

Awards & Recognition

  • Professional Engineer (P.E.), licensed in multiple U.S. jurisdictions
  • Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Why Interview this Candidate?

A seasoned geotechnical engineer with over 15 years delivering embankment, retaining wall, and flood-control solutions for federal civil works and transportation clients. Brings deep expertise in hydraulic-geotechnical interaction, advanced numerical modeling, and field instrumentation to produce defensible designs and technical reviews. Well-suited to lead complex geotechnical challenges and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

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