James
Bertsch, P.E.
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE:
Certified Testing Services, Inc., Sioux City, IA
(2002-Present) Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Responsibilities include marketing, directing field
drilling operations and laboratory testing as well as
report writing. Geotechnical engineering experience
includes shallow foundations and deep foundation
investigations that include buildings, bridges, dams,
roads, bike trails, and wastewater and water treatment
facilities. Materials engineering experience includes
both asphalt and concrete mix designs, evaluations of
existing pavement for roads and parking lots, and
pavement thickness designs for roads, runways and
parking lots.
Professional Service Industries, Inc. Omaha, NE
(1991-2002) District Manager
Responsibilities include managing geotechnical,
construction testing, non-destructive testing and
environmental departments. Overseeing up to 40
personnel. Geotechnical engineering experience includes
shallow foundations and deep foundation investigations
that include buildings, bridges, dams, roads, wastewater
and water treatment facilities. Material engineering
experience includes both asphalt and concrete mix
designs, evaluations of existing pavement for roads and
parking lots, and pavement thickness designs for roads,
runways and parking lots.
Huntington, Rapid City, SD (1985-1991) Department
Manager
Responsibilities include managing geotechnical,
construction testing and environmental sections.
Overseeing up to 20 personnel. Geotechnical engineering
experience includes shallow foundations and deep
foundation investigations that include buildings,
bridges, dams, roads, wastewater and water treatment
facilities. Materials engineering experience includes
both asphalt and concrete mix designs, evaluations of
existing pavement for roads and parking lots, and
pavement thickness designs for roads, runways and
parking lots.
Huntington, Gillette, WY (1984-1985) Geotechnical
Engineer
Geotechnical engineering experience includes shallow
foundations and deep foundation investigations that
include buildings, roads, wastewater and water treatment
facilities. Material engineering experience includes
both asphalt and concrete mix designs, evaluations of
existing pavement for roads and parking lots, and
pavement thickness designs for roads, runways and
parking lots.
Cooper Engineers, (1981-1984) Geotechnical Engineer
Geotechnical engineering experience includes shallow
foundations and deep foundation investigations that
include buildings, roads, wastewater and water treatment
facilities. Material engineering experience includes
both asphalt and concrete mix designs, evaluations of
existing pavement for roads and parking lots, and
pavement thickness designs for roads, runways and
parking lots.
EDUCATION:
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, 1981 BS Civil
Engineering
REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Professional Engineer, South Dakota #4410 Professional
Engineer, Nebraska #6985
Professional Engineer, Iowa #12121
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
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