Avril is a geotechnical engineer in training who supports a wide range of projects including buildings, roadways, bridges, retaining structures and storm and wastewater facilities and performs geotechnical site investigations, drilling, inspections and construction monitoring. Avril’s areas of expertise include geotechnical drilling and excavation oversight, slope and laboratory analysis, and construction monitoring. In addition, Avril is a Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead.

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Avril graduated from Saint Martin’s University with a degree in Civil Engineering, her fascination with how applied math and science could describe natural phenomena pushed her to pursue this degree and geotechnics stood out because there wasn’t always a definitive answer to the problem, leading to creative approaches from multiple angels to create a range of solutions.

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Avril enjoys helping clients navigate difficult geotechnical conditions to safely construct projects and finds inspiration being a part of a collaborative team of people who are dedicated to creating something new. She is proud to be a part of infrastructure development and will point out which job sites she has worked on while on a road trip!

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Avril’s favorite part about working for HWA is the diversity among the staff and the wide range of experience levels. She enjoys learning about her co-workers past experiences and seeing them leverage those experiences in their career growth.

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Hobbies

• Painting

• Drawing

• Exploring nature

• Gaming with friends

• Spending time at home

• Sewing - she hopes to someday have a self-made wardrobe!