Bryan K. Simpson

About Bryan K. Simpson

Licensed Professional Geologist in the State of Wyoming Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado Mr. Simpson has over 30 years of demonstrated experience in both geologic and geotechnical engineering. Experience includes all aspects of project planning and management from the design phase through completion, including, but not limited to: rock/soil field investigations, construction specifications, cost estimations, engineering and data analysis, final report preparation, and geotechnical investigations for dams, levees, roadways, wind farms, drainageways, bridges, mine sites, airports, towers, commercial buildings and residential development. Experienced with stability modeling and the kinematic analysis of rock/soil slopes utilizing the following computer software packages: RockPack Dips, SNAILZ, Geo-Slope SEEP/W and SLOPE/W, Leapfrog, Openground and Colorado Rockfall Simulation Program Version 4.0 (CRSP). Familar with @Risk 4.5 Excel statistical analysis program. Construction observation experiance of soil tieback anchors, rock bolts, helical anchors, drilled shafts, grout piles, secant piles, rock bolts and large scale engineering fill placement. Drilling experience in mud-rotary, hollow-stem auger, solid stem auger, odex, sonic, instrumented becker and PQ/HQ/NQ-wireline rock core drilling including televiewer, sonic suspension, packer testing, and dilateometer testing. In addition, possesses excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills, great attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and works well both independently and in a group setting. Proven track record of high client satisfaction and effective project delivery. Hard working, self-motivated, enjoy challenges, and personally driven by setting objective goals and meeting or exceeding expectations. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AEG - Member Dams and Levees Technical Working Group AEG - Chair UAS Technical Working Group USSD - Member Deep Foundation Committee. GOAL Career in Geotechnical/Geological Engineering while representing an advancing organization.

Experience

1. Senior Technical Specialist, Engineering Geology Geophysics

   Bureau Of Reclamation

   Jul 2009 — Present · US

   Performing exciting work on interesting water resource projects. Responsibilities include: overseeing engineering geology and geotechnical investigations for various dam/hydro-electric projects across the United States. Other responsibilities include engineering geology/engineering analysis, which include subsurface characterization foundation acceptance mapping, photogrammetric analysis using AdamTech software, seepage analysis, erodeability analysis, hard rock kinematics and soil slope stability, subsidence effects, specification preparation/review.Dam Safety Advisory Team Member, Safety Of Dams Risk Analysis Estimator, Safety Of Dams Scoping and Value Engineering Team Member, Comprehensive Facility Review Team Member, Technical Review Team Member, Risk Cadre Member, Site Characterization Subject Matter Expert.Reclamation is the largest wholesale water supplier and the second largest producer of hydroelectric power in the United States, with operations and facilities in the 17 Western States. USBR\'s facilities also provide substantial flood control, recreation, and fish and wildlife benefits.

Education

• South Plains College

  Associates

  1982 — 1983

• American Rock Mechanics Association

  Short Course Certificate

  2011 — 2011

• University of Northern Colorado

  Bachelors

  1991 — 1994

• National Highway Institute

  Short Course Certificate

  2002 — 2002

• Tahoka High School

  H.S. Diploma

  1978 — 1981

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Short Course Certificate

  2004 — 2004

• Bureau Of Reclamation, DOI

  Short Course Certificate, Best Practices in Dam Safety Risk Analysis

  2010 — 2010

• Texas Tech University

  General

  1984 — 1986

• Colorado School of Mines

  Short Course Certificate

  2014 — 2014