Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering: Wayne Clifton

Send us a textDid you know that there is an entire field of engineering that studies how structures interact with soil and rock?  The engineering mechanics of these interactions help engineers design infrastructure including, roadways, buildings, lagoons, and much more.  Prior to any construction, geotechnical and environmental engineers are often involved in site assessment and during the lifetime of a project they can be involved in monitoring a site and handling remediation measures.  The opportunities for interesting and meaningful projects are endless.In this episode we sit down with Wayne Clifton to learn about his extensive career in geotechnical and environmental engineering.  Wayne is the CEO and founder of the Clifton Engineering Group.  With close to sixty years of experience working on a countless number of projects, Wayne is recognized as one of the pioneers in geotechnical engineering and has been recognized for his contributions to the field.  In this conversation, Wayne highlights his journey into engineering, his early career, and the creation of his company.  Wayne also offers advice to young people thinking about a career in engineering.

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