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Mr. Christopher Nelsen, P.E., ENV SP, M.ASCE





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I'm a project engineer at Keller based out of the Baltimore area. I have been learning and building field experience on a number of projects in the Mid-Atlantic region involved with all aspects of geotehcnical construction with primary focus on Geo-Structural & Ground Improvement techniques including earth retention systems, micropiles, jet grouting, compaction grouting, and trench cutting and remixing deep (TRD) soil mix walls.

I completed my Master of Science in Geotechnical Engineering in the Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering Department at The University of Texas at Austin. My research in focused on the mechanisms and behaviors that contribute to the performance of geocell-reinforced soils, but my academic interests include geosynthetics, dynamic site characterization, remote sensing, and underground construction among many other subjects. I graduated from Lafayette College in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and concentration in Geotechnical Engineering. I gained experience in the practice of geotechnical engineering during a 3-month internship at the Kleinfelder office in Exton, PA with valuable time spent doing field work, lab testing, design calculations, and report writing.

Outside of the professional world, I enjoy playing rugby, woodworking, and backpacking. I am originally from the Philadelphia area, but I enjoy traveling and experiencing new places, cultures, and environments.