Brian Bruckno

About Brian Bruckno

Experienced Engineering Geologist with a demonstrated history of working in the transportation and geohazards industry. Skilled in Environmental Awareness, Management, Microsoft Excel, Research, and Management Consulting. Strong research professional with a Ph.D. focused in Structural Geology/Rock Mechanics from University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Experience

1. Engineering Geologist

   Vdot

   Aug 2000 — Present · Staunton, VA

   Responsible for planning and managing geotechnical investigations, authoring of reports, settlement and bearing capacity analysis of soils and rock on shallow and deep foundations, pavement design, value engineering analysis, GIS analysis, contract administration, approval of proposals, reports, and invoices, technical guidance for geohazards, remediation of soil slope, rock slope, and karst failures, forensic investigations, policy development, and supervision and mentoring of interns and working scholars. Worked closely with structural engineers within theDistrict and at the VDOT Central Office. Worked closely with maintenance, survey, and environmental professionals within VDOT and in consulting industries. Provided expert technical guidance to VDOT and consultant staff. Skilled user of various bridge and engineering design software, CADD software including Microstation, and project planning software. Extensive knowledge of materials testing and materials laboratory procedures, and QA/QC. Author of the Virginia Department Manual of Instructions Section 305.04 – Geotechnical Design for Rock Slopes and Rock Cuts.

Education

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  Ph.D.

  2007 — 2010

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  M.S.

  1994 — 1997

• Rutgers College

  B.A.

  1988 — 1993

Skills

• Customer Service
• Grant Writing
• Microsoft Excel
• Environmental Awareness
• Microsoft Office
• Management Consulting
• Public Speaking
• Civil Engineering
• Management
• Geographic Information Systems (Gis)
• Gis
• Research