The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast

In this episode of The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast, we talk to Stacey Kulesza, B.S., M.E., Ph.D., an Associate Professor at Kansas State University, about her research on soil erosion and how it affects the community and our infrastructure. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Stacey: How do anthropogenic factors affect soil […] The post TGEP 15: How Soil Erosion Affects the Community and Our Infrastructure appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Sebastian Lobo-Guerrero, Ph.D., P.E., a geotechnical project manager and laboratory manager at American Geotechnical & Environmental Services, Inc., about how you can be open to new opportunities in your engineering career, what geotechnical engineers can do in life, and what it means to be an engineer who attends conferences. […] The post TGEP 14: Be Open to New Opportunities in Your Engineering Career appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Chris Woods, a geotechnical engineer with over 20 years of project-related experience throughout the continental United States, and Vice President for the Virginia-based dynamic compaction specialty contractor, Densification, Inc. about the importance of industry involvement and relationships in construction, transitioning from consultant to a contractor, and the applicability of […] The post TGEP 13: Dynamic Compaction: Insight From a Geotechnical Engineer...

In this episode, we talk to Scott M. Olson, Ph.D., P.E., Professor of Geotechnical/Civil Engineering at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, about his career journey and about static and seismic liquefaction. He also provides some of the latest updates about the residual strength of liquefied soils. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions […] The post TGEP 12: What Geotechnical Engineers Should Know About Static and Seismic Liquefaction appeared first on Engineering...

In this episode, we talk to Andrew Burns, P.E., who is the Vice President of Engineering & Estimating for Underpinning & Foundation Skanska. We talk about his career and how he worked his way up from office engineer to vice president and he also shares some very useful advice on how you can become a […] The post TGEP 11: How To Become a Great Geotechnical Engineer appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to John R. Grillo, P.E., a Project Executive at Keller about ground improvement techniques, deep foundation design, and the latest drilling techniques they have been using. He also provides some great advice for geotechnical engineers who are looking at moving into a leadership role. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of […] The post TGEP 10: Ground Improvement Techniques for Geotechnical Engineering Professionals appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 9 of The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast, we talk to Menzer Pehlivan, Ph.D., P.E. a geotechnical engineer with a specialization in seismic hazards and resiliency. Menzer knows four languages, has a Ph.D., spent two years working in New York, was featured in a movie, and is now working at Jacobs in Seattle. And in […] The post TGEP 9: Earthquake Engineering – Dream Big and Aim High! appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Seth Pearlman, P.E., D. GE, M.ASCE, President and CEO of Menard Group USA, about ground improvement and the differences between ground improvement and piling. He also provides some great tips on how engineers can advance and grow in their careers. Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Seth […] The post TGEP 08: Ground Improvement Techniques for Geotechnical Engineering Professionals appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast, I talk to Peggy Hagerty Duffy, P.E., D.GE, M.ASCE, president at Hagerty Engineering, Inc., about starting a successful engineering firm. Peggy shares some of the valuable lessons she learned when starting her firm and how she overcame obstacles in her path. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of […] The post TGEP 07: How to Start and Grow a Successful Engineering Firm appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast, I talk to Michael Wysockey, Ph.D., P.E., who is the president of Thatcher Foundations, Inc. Michael dives into some very interesting items including deep foundations, earth retention, marine construction, and safety considerations from a geotechnical specialty contractor’s perspective. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We […] The post TGEP 06: Foundation Design and Analysis: Deep Foundations, Codes, and Regulations...

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Fraser, Arlington National Cemetery In this episode of The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast, we talk to Karen Durham-Aguilera, more commonly known as KD-A, who is the Executive Director at the Army National Military Cemeteries. We talk about her career and her role at the Army National Military cemeteries. KD-A also talks about effective […] The post TGEP 05: Leading Through Challenges Featuring Karen (“KD-A”) Durham-Aguilera, Executive Director for the Army National...

In this episode of The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast, we talk to Joanna Smith, MSCE, a young successful Geotechnical Engineer with five years of experience in the areas of pile design and inspection, technical writing, project management, and leadership. At such a young age, she has achieved an enormous amount of success in her career, and […] The post TGEP 04: A Young Successful Geotechnical Engineer Making a Difference in the Engineering World appeared first on Engineering Management...

In this episode of The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast, we talk to Dr. Samuel Clemence, a professor at Syracuse University about his role as professor at the university and the things he does to help geotechnical engineers and students succeed. He provides some great tips on how engineers can stay technically sharp, especially during these uncertain […] The post TGEP 03: How Engineers Can Stay Technically Sharp in Times of Uncertainty appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast, we talk to Dr. Kancheepuram N. Gunalan (Guna), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2020 National President and Senior Vice President at AECOM about his career in the geotechnical field, his time as ASCE president, and why he thinks geotechnical engineering is critical to the future […] The post TGEP 02: ASCE National President Dr. Kancheepuram N. Gunalan on the Future of Geotechnical Engineering appeared first on...

In episode 001 of The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast, we introduce the show, host, and goals for making this podcast extremely useful to you, because we know your time is valuable and we want this show to be worth tuning in for you. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Your Host Jared […] The post TGEP 01: The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast Is Here to Serve You appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.