George Benecke, P.E.
Breckenridge
Summary
With 25 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, seeking a new path in education. Throughout my career, I found training personnel to be fulfilling. Extensive background in construction materials testing and working with contractors on various construction sites, including small remodels and $200M condominium buildings. Hands-on experience in wood framing, roofing, siding, and concrete placement/finishing gained during time with two general contractors from 1995 to 1997. Personally undertaken two interior remodels of residences, involving framing, flooring, drywall, trim, paint, and plumbing, as well as constructing two decks.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Division Manager, Principal Engineer
CTL Thompson, Inc.
03.2014 - 08.2023
- CTL Thompson approached me to open an office in Breckenridge. I opened and ran the office until i stepped away in 2023.
- My responsibilities included staff management, project coordination, estimation and engineering.
Founder and Principal Engineer
Gore Range Engineering, LLC
11.2009 - 12.2013
- Founded and operated geotechnical engineering and environmental consulting company.
Project Engineer
Hepworth-Pawlak Geotechnical, Inc.
10.2001 - 11.2009
- Served as interim office manager from December 2008 through June 2009. Managed entire office consisting of up to ten personnel.
- Managed up to 100 projects per year.
- Supervised field work and report preparation of up to five personnel.
- Prepared geotechnical exploration reports (Subsoil Studies) for projects such as custom homes, commercial buildings, multi-unit developments, public works, bridges, highways and roadways.
- Conducted global and local stability analyses for slopes, retaining walls and landslides using many different methods of analysis including rigorous hand calculation and specialized computer software.
- Designed Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) structures including large multi-tiered retaining wall systems over 40 feet in height.
- Developed computer programs for engineering analyses including lateral earth pressures, retaining wall design and foundation settlement.
- Performed on-site inspections to recommend mitigation methods for distressed foundations and slabs, excavation dewatering and retaining wall and slope failures.
- Designed subsurface drainage systems for residential and commercial structures.
- Provided pavement section thickness design for asphalt and concrete pavements.
- Performed data collection and interpretation of ground water pressure and landslide monitoring devices.
- Served as in-house IT support.
Field Technician/Project Engineer
Thiele Geotech, Inc.
02.1998 - 09.2001
- Conducted field testing of concrete, compaction of structural fill and asphalt pavement, observation of earthwork, steel reinforcement, structural masonry, drilled piers and augured cast-in-place piles.
- Logged borings for geotechnical exploration projects in the field on a drill rig.
- Conducted laboratory testing of soils and compressive strength testing of concrete specimens.
- Developed drilling programs for large projects such as residential subdivisions and commercial developments.
- Coordinated and supervised field personnel.
- Prepared geotechnical exploration reports for projects such as hotels, bridges, highways, airfields and other structures.
- Assigned and analyzed laboratory testing to develop design parameters for shallow and deep foundation systems, slope stability and pavement support.
- Conducted stability analyses for existing and proposed slopes.
- Performed on-site inspections involving evaluation of suitable and unsuitable soils, observation of distressed foundations and slabs, and provide recommendations for mitigation.
- Developed computer programs for engineering analyses including bearing capacity and settlement.
- Prepared proposals for geotechnical and material engineering projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE05-2000
Skills
- Wood framing
- Roofing
- Flooring
- Drywall
- Concrete finishing
- QuickBooks Pro
- AutoCAD LT
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Certification
- Nuclear Moisture–Density Gauge Operator
- American Concrete Institute–Grade1, Field Testing Technician
- Level1 Avalanche Course, American Avalanche Association
Affiliations
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- Colorado Association of Geotechnical Engineers
- American Council of Engineering Companies
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer, Colorado
Timeline
Division Manager, Principal Engineer
CTL Thompson, Inc.
03.2014 - 08.2023
Founder and Principal Engineer
Gore Range Engineering, LLC
11.2009 - 12.2013
Project Engineer
Hepworth-Pawlak Geotechnical, Inc.
10.2001 - 11.2009
Field Technician/Project Engineer
Thiele Geotech, Inc.
02.1998 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Nebraska At Omaha
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