A Groundbreaking Revelation with GeoEngineers
By Kirsten Hooper Kirsten Hooper completed an internship with GeoEngineers this summer after graduating from Seattle University. She then turned that opportunity into full-time work as a field technician as she prepares to return to school to complete a master’s program. That practical experience has helped Kirsten make important decisions about her future and jump-started […]
GeoEngineers Announces National Construction Design Group and Boston Office
GeoEngineers Inc. has launched a new national Construction Design Team to better serve contractors working in heavy civil infrastructure. The team is anchored by experienced professional engineer Steve Spencer, and will offer a comprehensive suite of design consulting services to contractors across the country. The new team includes Senior Engineers Yelena Bronshvayg, Mark Champagne and […]
I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East Project Wins Award
GeoEngineers’ I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East project won an America’s Transportation Award and is one of 12 finalists competing for the national Grand Prize and People’s Choice Award. The project was nominated for “Best Use of Technology and Innovation” for the careful integration of wildlife habitat and highway crossings. The project successfully widened a 15-mile stretch […]
Steve Spencer Joins GeoEngineers as Principal Engineer
Steve Spencer, PE, recently joined GeoEngineers Inc. as a principal geo-structural engineer and key member of the firm’s new national Construction Design Team. Over the past three decades, Mr. Spencer has served as lead engineer for more than 75 marine, underground and foundation design projects. He carved out a reputation as a design engineer for […]
Clean Water Project Wins National APWA Award
The American Public Works Association (APWA) gave a National Project of the Year Award to GeoEngineers’ Oak Harbor Clean Water Facility project. The state-of-the-art water treatment center won in the $75 million+ environmental category. This is the second award for the project, following the Washington APWA’s recognition of Oak Harbor for their state Project of […]
HDD on the Mississippi: What is it?
Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) has a number of advantages over traditional pipeline crossing solutions. Learn the basics of this trenchless pipeline solution and how it’s used along the Mississippi river in this short educational video featuring Senior Civil Engineer Jamie Vincent.
Drilling in the River: Geotechnical Investigations in the Mississippi and Beyond
Reliable drilling investigations are the cornerstone of geotechnical work. The soil data our drill teams gather is the basis of most of GeoEngineers’ geotechnical designs and recommendations. Even in ideal conditions, drilling operations can be challenging and unpredictable. But when we need soil information from below a river bottom it requires a team of exceptional […]