Bryan K. Simpson
Senior Technical Specialist, Engineering Geology Geophysics @Bureau Of Reclamation
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Technical Specialist, Engineering Geology Geophysics @Bureau Of Reclamation
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
American Rock Mechanics Association
Short Course Certificate
University of Northern Colorado
Bachelors
National Highway Institute
Short Course Certificate
Tahoka High School
H.S. Diploma
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Short Course Certificate
Bureau Of Reclamation, DOI
Short Course Certificate, Best Practices in Dam Safety Risk Analysis
Texas Tech University
General
Colorado School of Mines
Short Course Certificate
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.
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