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Brett O'Brien PE
Senior Geotechnical Engineer 

Brett graduated from the University of Washington with his MS in Civil Engineering and has over 12 years of geotechnical engineering experience. Brett leads geotechnical field investigations, assigns laboratory testing programs, and performs engineering analyses to develop geotechnical design and construction recommendations in support of a broad range of projects including roadway improvements, commercial buildings, transportation facilities, bridges, shored excavations, and utility improvements. 

 

His experience includes a variety of projects in both the private and commercial sectors in the Pacific Northwest, Idaho, Montana, and several Canadian Provinces. He enjoys the opportunity to collaborate with practitioners from outside disciplines to provide cost-effective solutions for projects that present unique design challenges.  

 

Licenses & Certifications 

  • Professional Engineer: Washington State  

Hobbies 

  • Fishing

  • Running

  • Cooking

  • Camping

  • Birdwatching

  • Snowboarding

  • Agate Hunting

  • Spending Time at the Beach

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