Ryan J. Earley

About Ryan J. Earley

I am a classically trained physicist and earth scientist with a passion for technical problem solving, “big data” geospatial analysis, and delivering deep, actionable insights into complex challenges. My expertise lies in optimizing the design, planning, and protection of pre-installation subsea cable routes and cable burial strategies for power transmission, renewables, and telecommunications systems. I also play a key role in supporting the permitting, planning, and development of offshore energy projects, ensuring seamless integration of geophysical and geotechnical findings with federal permitting requirements.I have extensive, hands-on knowledge of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) permitting process for U.S. offshore wind, as well as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permitting process for telecommunications systems. This includes comprehensive oversight of technical reporting, data submissions, and content for critical project milestones—such as Site Assessment Plans (SAP), Construction and Operations Plans (COP), and Departure Requests.With 20 years of direct survey and field experience studying marine geology and geotechnical properties across the U.S. East Coast shelf and worldwide in over 20 countries—and more than 16 years focused specifically on subsea cable projects—I offer highly targeted insights tailored to each developer’s needs. My combined expertise in BOEM permitting and marine geophysical/geotechnical survey and interpretation underpins the development of effective strategies and documentation for pivotal offshore wind filings. I have provided technical review and guidance on numerous Marine Site Investigation Reports (MSIR), Ground Model Reports, Marine Archaeological Resource Assessments (MARA), Navigational Safety Risk Assessments (NSRA), and other essential studies supporting COP submissions for many U.S. offshore wind clients, particularly under Tetra Tech’s leadership as a federal permitting contractor.Key Technical CompetenciesSubsea Engineering & Permitting Services (Transmission, Telecommunications, Renewables, Oil & Gas)BOEM & USACE Permitting for large-scale renewable energy and linear infrastructure projectsDesktop Data Compilation & Analysis for cable routing and risk assessmentCable Burial Feasibility / Burial AssessmentCable Risk Assessment (man-made and natural hazards)Marine Geophysics & Marine Geology (coastal and deep-sea processes)Geotechnical EvaluationUXO Survey & Risk AnalysisDeep-Water Marine GeologyClastic & Carbonate Shelf Geology

Experience

1. Lead Subsea Cable Engineer, Marine Geophysicist & Geologist

   Tetra Tech

   Sep 2017 — Present · NJ, US

Education

• Rutgers University

  M. Sci., Marine Geology & Geophysics

  2002 — 2007

• Rutgers University

  Graduate Certificate in Engineering Geophysics

  2002 — 2006

• The College of New Jersey

  Bachelor’s Degree, Physics / Earth Sciences

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Research
• Arcgis
• Gis
• Planning
• Mec Risk Assessment
• Seisworks
• Cable Engineering
• Subsea Engineering
• Tender Process
• Environmental
• Navigation
• Geophysics
• Sedimentology
• Uxo Survey
• Offshore Drilling
• Petroleum
• Engineering
• Permitting
• Renewable Energy
• Geology
• Makai Plan (Cable Engineering Software)
• Project Coordination
• Autocad
• Marine Engineering
• Bathymetric Surveys
• Environmental Awareness
• Survey
• Geological Mapping
• Energy
• Seismology
• Geotechnical Survey
• Shallow Hazard Survey
• Seismic Processing
• Project Planning
• Promax
• Wind
• Surveying
• Seismic Interpretation
• Cad