Since 2007, Mr. Maciel has provided analysis, design, management and construction observation for a wide range of geotechnical engineering projects, including commercial, medical and university facilities, single and multi-family residential developments, hillside grading projects, bridges, landslide repairs, water tanks, pipelines, retaining structures, drainage and infiltration facilities, and roadways. His experience has included analysis, design and development of geotechnical investigations pertaining to karst hazards, slope stability, liquefaction, surface fault rupture, coastal erosion, settlement, pavement distress and expansive soils.
Mr. Maciel also provides technical direction and field engineering during construction phases for moderate to large-scale projects. This includes exercising project management skills to resolve disputes while maintaining good client relations and the appropriate standard of care. His project management responsibilities include supervision and peer review of field and laboratory staff.
As the Laboratory Quality Manager, Mr. Maciel oversees the daily operations of PCE’s AASHTO, Caltrans and DSA certified materials testing laboratory. Management activities include quality control, test standard and contract compliance, maintenance and acquisition of laboratory and technician certifications, technician training, test mock & report development, maintenance of verification of equipment calibrations, and scheduling. Mr. Maciel also manages the radiation safety program, and is the active Radiation Safety Officer, RSO.
In his role as Principal Geotechnical Engineer and Laboratory Quality Manager Mr. Maciel demonstrates extensive experience in the practice of geotechnical engineering and also manages complex design level and construction phase projects.
