Specific Skills:Masters degree in civil engineering with specialized study in the field of geotechnical engineering instrumentation and testing, including extensive course and field work at the graduate level. 1 yr. of exp working with automated testing equipment to measure mechanical properties of soils and rocks with demonstrated experience troubleshooting technical issues with the testing equipment; Expstrong knowledge of automated testing to measure mechanical properties of soil and rock; Exp working knowledge of geotechnical engineering and soil mechanics; Exp working knowledge of instrumentation used in lab and field environments.