Experience

ellis & associates, inc.

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• staff engineer

  • Oct 2003 - Nov 2008

  Analyzed surface and subsurface soils in order to determine characteristics for construction, development and land planning. Wrote, designed and produced geotechnical engineering reports. Set up test equipment and drilling machinery in order to obtain data, soil and rock samples. Analyzed data and soil samples through field and laboratory analysis. Computed soil bearing capacities and anticipated foundation settlements. Made recommendations regarding foundation design, type, and… Show more Analyzed surface and subsurface soils in order to determine characteristics for construction, development and land planning. Wrote, designed and produced geotechnical engineering reports. Set up test equipment and drilling machinery in order to obtain data, soil and rock samples. Analyzed data and soil samples through field and laboratory analysis. Computed soil bearing capacities and anticipated foundation settlements. Made recommendations regarding foundation design, type, and performance. Supervised eight driller employees, scheduled work hours, resolved conflicts, set daily job responsibilities. Performed calculations and evaluations for pavement design and reconstruction. Managed construction material testing projects for several residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Show less