Jakob Bauer
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Dedicated geotechnical engineer with EIT certification and 6 years of hands-on experience in geotechnical investigations, instrumentation, and analysis related to shallow foundations, deep foundations, bearing capacity, settlement, earth retention, and dams. Proficient in soil classification, boring log preparation, laboratory testing, geotechnical report writing, and in-situ testing methods including cone penetration test and flat plate dilatometer. Proven ability to manage and perform drilling operations, including hollow stem auger, mud rotary, rock coring, and coordinate complex projects .
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Geotechnical Staff Engineer
Twin Ports Testing Inc
Superior, WI
01.2020 - Current
- Prepared proposals, managed projects, and developed geotechnical reports, soil classifications, and boring logs.
- Executed geotechnical investigations for a wide range of projects including commercial buildings, roadways, bridges, tailings dams, and pipelines.
- Conducted analysis of geotechnical field and lab data to establish classification types and assess engineering characteristics.
- Performed drilling operations for standard penetration and cone penetration tests to support geotechnical assessments.
- Executed installation of monitoring instruments, including wells, inclinometers, and piezometers.
- Acted as contact for client's communication with field personnel.
Geotechnical/Construction Materials Testing Intern
Twin Ports Testing Inc
Superior, WI
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Conducted field testing and inspections for construction projects including excavation and proof-rolling observation, soil density testing, concrete slump, air content, and temperature tests, and casting cylinders for compressive strength testing.
- Exacuted various construction materials testing in the soils and concrete lab including sieve analyses, proctor moisture-density tests, atterberg limits, and particle size analysis, and concrete strength testing.
- Maintained daily field reports and data sheets to document construction progress and conformance with project specifications.
- Assisted crews with drilling operations, soil logging, and work with engineers to compile investigation reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN12-2019
Skills
- Geotechnical investigation
- Geotechnical instrumentation
- Geotechnical report writing
- Boring log preparation
- In-situ testing methods
- Laboratory soil testing
- Drilling operations management
- Project management and coordination
- Project estimation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
Websites
Certification
- Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification
- MSHA Training
- OSHA 10 and 30-Hour Training
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training
- Operator Qulaification (OQ) Training
- ERail Contractor Safety Training
- Enbridge Training
- Commercial Driver license (CDL) Class A
Digital Skill Set
- gINT professional
- Tablogs
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Geotechnical Staff Engineer
Twin Ports Testing Inc
01.2020 - Current
Geotechnical/Construction Materials Testing Intern
Twin Ports Testing Inc
06.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Minnesota Duluth