Jake Risken

Jake is a civil engineer specializing in geotechnical forensic evaluations and geotechnical design of transportation infrastructure. He draws experience from geotechnically-complex and politically-sensitive projects associated with Caltrans, WSDOT, high-speed rail, and post-earthquake reconstruction in Christchurch, New Zealand. Jake supports WSDOT’s Fish Passage Barrier Removal Program by providing conceptual geotechnical recommendations targeted to reduce project risk.

EDUCATION

• MS+BS, Civil Engineering, Minor in Geology, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, 2014  

LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Registered Professional Engineer, Washington
• Licensed Professional Engineer, California

AFFILIATIONS

• ASTM International, Voting Member, Committee D18 Soil and Rock 
• ASTM International, Sub-Committee D18.04 Hydraulic Properties and Hydraulic Barriers
• American Society of Civil Engineers, Seattle Section