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Average Civil Engineering Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$275/hr
Review Fee
$350/hr
Deposition Fee
$375/hr
Court Fee
This highly qualified expert has extensive experience in the study, evaluation, design, value engineering, and operation of water and wastewater treatment facilities. He has authored eleven textbooks and over 70 technical papers on the topic.He is the former executive vice president and national director of water and wastewater for HDR Engineering, and currently is an independent consulting engineer providing services related to water and wastewater treatment.
Water Treatment Consulting
Master of Arts (MA), University of Santa Monica
Las Vegas,
Nevada
This expert has over 35 years of experience in the field of bridge design and construction. He earned his BS at the Portuguese Military Academy, and a Graduate Engineering Diploma and MS in Structural Engineering at the University of Witwatersrand (Johannesburg, South Africa). He is certified as a Professional Civil Engineer, as an Expert Analyst in Finite Elements Methods, and as an Advanced Concrete Technologist. He has previously served as a Senior Regional Bridge Engineer for the SE of the US and South America while working for AECOM, Head of Structural Design for Consulgal, and has worked on a number of projects as a freelance Expert Consultant in Structural and Bridge design and construction. He currently serves as a Senior Supervising Engineer for an Engineering company ranked at the top 20 in the US, in their Irvine office in California.
Senior Supervising Engineer, A Construction Company in California
Master of Science (MS), University of Witwatersrand
Irvine,
California
This expert is licensed as a Civil Engineer and a Land Surveyor in both California and Arizona, and he has worked throughout Southern California. Having earned his degrees in engineering and business from California State University at Northridge, he previously served as the Director of Engineering and Surveying at multiple engineering firms, including the Haaland Group and Crosby Mead Benton. A member of the California Land Surveyors Association and the American Public Works Association, he is currently the Principal of a multi-disciplined firm in California.
Principal, A land surveying firm in southern California
Master of Business Administration (MBA), California State University, Northridge
West Hills,
California
This impressive expert received his BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Southern California and his MS in Civil Engineering from Stanford University. A registered Professional Engineer in California, he has been awarded the USC Mellon Mentoring Award. Formerly, he was a principal engineer and principal construction manager at Trojan Construction Management, the vice president of construction at Kaufman & Broad, and a project engineer and estimator at George A. Fuller Company. Currently, he is the program director of Civil Engineering, a professor of Engineering Practice, and the founding program director of Construction Management at a prestigious university in Los Angeles.
Founding Degree Director, A Top University in CA
Master of Science (MS), Stanford University
Los Angeles,
California
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What Can a Civil Engineering Expert Witness Opine On?
Site Analysis
Evaluate land for construction feasibility.
Structural Design
Create plans for building stability.
Water Resource Management
Plan and manage water systems effectively.
Soil Testing
Analyze soil properties for construction.
Traffic Engineering
Design efficient transportation systems.
Environmental Impact Assessment
Assess effects of projects on the environment.
FAQs for Civil Engineering Expert Witnesses
What is a civil engineering expert witness?
A civil engineering expert witness is a licensed engineer who provides specialized opinions in legal disputes. They assist by reviewing project records, analyzing failures, and testifying to clarify technical issues.
What types of cases can a civil engineering expert witness opine on?
A civil engineering expert witness opines on construction defects, structural failures, code compliance, geotechnical issues, drainage, roadway design, safety, and project delay claims.
How can a civil engineering expert witness strengthen causation analysis in a construction dispute?
A civil engineering expert witness strengthens causation analysis by linking technical design, construction methods, and site conditions to the specific defects or failures in dispute.
What specific methodologies does a civil engineering expert witness use to evaluate structural failures?
A civil engineering expert witness evaluates structural failures using forensic engineering, structural analysis, site inspections, material testing, code review, and load-path calculations.
What qualifications should attorneys require from a civil engineering expert witness for complex infrastructure matters?
Attorneys should require a civil engineering expert witness with a PE license, advanced infrastructure experience, relevant forensic/testimony history, and strong technical credentials.
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