Geotechnical Engineering

Expert analysis to assess damage, ensure infrastructure stability, and guide effective, science-based repair solutions

With decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, our firm is a trusted partner for complex projects across the globe. We specialize in analyzing and mitigating the impact of geological formations and environmental factors on infrastructure, ensuring our clients receive precise and actionable recommendations.   

Complex problems arise when the forces of nature collide with manmade structures.  When earth movement, storm damage, wildfires, and other natural disasters occur, our multidisciplinary team steps in to uncover the cause and origin of structural damage. Our experts can be rapidly deployed to collect evidence and samples, gather photographic and visual documentation, and perform laser scanning. 

Our geotechnical engineering consultants excel in addressing complex challenges, such as landslides, earth retaining structure failures, and soil erosion. We conduct geotechnical and ground motion assessments for critical infrastructure, including transportation corridors, bridges, levees, pipelines, earthen dams, and large-scale construction sites. 

We support our clients in preparing emergency stabilization measures, evaluating hazardous materials, performing habitability assessments, and designing permanent repair measures. Serving clients in both public and private sectors, our consultants provide scientifically grounded recommendations that are precise and actionable. 

Expert geotechnical engineering services to analyze and mitigate geological impacts

Chad R. Fischer

Technical Vice President, Principal

ESi Geotechnical Engineering Capabilities

  • Laboratory Testing
  • Earth Movement Analysis
  • Storm Damage Analysis
  • Wildfire Analysis
  • Landslide Analysis
  • Natural Disaster Analysis
  • Earth Retaining Structure Failure Analysis
  • Soil Erosion Analysis
  • Cause and Origin Identification
  • Ground Motion Assessment
  • Rapid On-Site Assessment
  • Hazardous Materials Evaluation
  • Habitability Assessment
  • Subsurface Characterization
  • Drone Imaging
  • 3D Laser Scanning
  • Construction Impact Evaluation
  • Risk and Failure Analysis
  • Damage Mitigation Measures
  • Infrastructure Risk Assessment

Contact ESi and discover how our technical expertise can transform complexity into clarity.