Lead Civil Engineer (Geotechnical)
US Army Corps of Engineers
Jacksonville, Florida
Brian K. Hurst, P.E., is a licensed Professional Engineer with over 17 years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering, specializing in the design, construction, and risk assessment of dams, levees, and water control structures. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of North Florida and is pursuing a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Idaho. As the Dams and Levees Supervisor for the South Atlantic Jacksonville (SAJ) team, Brian leads multidisciplinary teams of engineers, technicians, and specialists, overseeing major civil works projects. His responsibilities include contract development, resource allocation, risk management, and providing technical guidance on geotechnical designs. He manages geotechnical programs involving site investigations, foundation studies, subsurface characterization, and the development of design and construction criteria for complex infrastructure projects like earthen dams and embankments. In addition to supervising and coordinating project teams, Brian serves as a principal advisor on soils and foundation engineering for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). He provides expert guidance on surface and subsurface site characterization, including soil exploration, sampling, and analysis, and plays a key role in briefing stakeholders on project safety and progress. Brian is an active member of DFI, USSD, and ASDSO, reflecting his commitment to advancing geotechnical engineering.
PLT1 - Herbert Hoover Dike: Geotechnical Solutions that Restored a Failing Dam
Monday, September 23, 2024
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM MT