EDUCATION
1996 B.S. - Civil Engineering - University of Washington
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer/Civil Engineering - Washington
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mr. Christensen has directed subsurface explorations for geotechnical studies
on a wide range of projects. Exploration programs have included the use of
excavators, backhoes, and limited-access and truck-mounted drill rigs, and with
the installation of monitoring equipment such as wells and inclinometers. Mr.
Christensen has directed exploration programs for new residential and commercial
projects as well as for slope stability evaluations.
His project experience includes site evaluation and design work for
mechanically-stabilized earthen walls and embankments, and for deep foundations
such as driven pipe piles and auger-cast piers. He is experienced with the
analysis of pile deflection due to lateral loading. During his 10 years of
experience in the Puget Sound area, Mr. Christensen has performed seismic and landslide
repair evaluations.
As a senior engineer, Mr. Christensen has been directly involved in all
phases of construction projects, from designing engineered solutions during
project planning to providing construction monitoring services after ground is
broken. His field experience in the Puget Sound region enables him to understand
the problems faced during site construction. He draws on this experience to
produce reports and designs that consider “constructability” as an important
part of planning. This important consideration can reduce construction change
orders and save both time and money during earthwork.
Mr. Christensen appreciates the importance of his role as a
senior engineer
during site development. He understands project goals, constraints, and
timelines and maintains open communication with both project contractors and
owners. When problems arise, solutions then become easier to develop and more
economical to complete. His broad base of experience is an asset to our firm.
