Blake Vutera

Background

About Blake Vutera

Over the past 10 years, I have been the geotechnical engineer of record for hundreds of projects. My previous academic studies and work experiences are focused on design, analyses, and construction of geotechnical, coastal, and hydraulic structures. My engineering career has benefited from working at large and small design and consulting firms, which has allowed me to experience a wide range of geotechnical project types within the Gulf Coast region. In addition, I have experience in managing drilling teams, coordinating equipment repairs, and maintaining drill tooling inventories. I have led teams of engineering technicians and mentored young engineers since 2011. Outside of the office, I have maintained an active commitment to community outreach as a New Orleans Affiliate ACE Mentor since 2013 and Team Leader since 2015. My experience on geotechnical engineering projects includes managing geotechnical explorations and providing management over laboratory testing programs and construction materials testing and inspections. I routinely perform engineering analyses that include: shallow and deep foundations, slope stability analyses, seepage analyses, settlement analyses, and pavement design. I have management experience in drilling operations, testing laboratory quality control, engineering design, report preparation, proposal preparation, invoice management, personnel management, project management, and client interaction. The project types I have overseen range from building foundations (residential, commercial, multi-story, industrial) to heavy civil construction (earthen levees/impoundments, flood walls, retaining walls, sheet pile walls, gate structures, mooring/docking structures, coastal/shoreline protection, marsh creation, below grade drainage pipelines, pump stations). If you believe I can be of service to you, please reach out to me directly! BV