Michael A. Dworsky, PE
Geotechnical Engineer |
North Dakota State University
BS
Civil Engineering, 1986
University of Minnesota: MBA, 1992
Mr. Dworsky has over 20-years of engineering experience and is the President of Orion Engineering, Inc. Experience includes shallow and deep foundations, soil improvement including seismic liquefaction evaluations and landslide stabilization design, slope stability, erosion control, streambank protection, outfall design, retaining walls, pavement design, micropiles, reinforced soil slopes (RSS), and mechanically stabilized embankments (MSE). Notable designs include an avalanche-resistant micropile-supported retaining wall on Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park (currently highlighted by the Federal Highway Admininstration (FHWA) as a demonstration project for the use of micropile technology), and the design and construction management of 10 culvert drains under a transcontinental railroad associated with a MDT highway project (project submitted by Montana Rail Link to the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance Association (AREMA) as a demonstration project to be presented at the annual AREMA convention in Chicago).
Marie-Helene Pare, PE (Pending Transfer)
Geological Engineer |
Laval University
BS
Geological
Engineering, 1997
Ms. Pare has served as a Mine Geologist Supervisor- supervising drill crews and providing geological interpretation and logging of subsurface conditions. She has used computerized means to accurately outline ore, grade distribution, faults contours, lithology contours and overall ground conditions. She has implemented geotechnical/slope stability programs to minimize slope deterioration on active mine benches and developed safety procedures based on structural conditions and slope stability hazard evaluation. Ms. Pare is a project manager for Orion Engineering performing geotechnical and geologic field support, design, and report activities.
Christopher Holman, PE
Construction Materials Engineer |
University of Arizona
BS
Civil
Engineering, 1976Mr. Holman has over 30-years of construction-related engineering experience inlcuding several years as an engineering supervisor for large highway projects in several states. Experience includes Superpave gyratory compactor asphalt mix designs, Marshall mix designs of hot-mix asphalt, concrete mix designs, and material source durability and engineering property evaluation. Mr. Holman has obtained testing laboratory accreditation by AASHTO in both concrete (CCRL) and asphalt (AMRL). He has managed numerous field and laboratory testing projects throughout the nortwest for both Federal and State agencies.
University of Montana
BA
Geology, 2004
Ms. Durey performs drill logging and geologic
mapping and research, and computerized boring log generation for Orion
projects related to foundations, landslides, retaining walls, and
pavement projects. Ms. Durey is also certified by the Western
Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (WAQTC) in
aggregates, embankments, and hot-mix asphalt testing. She is an ACI
certified laboratory and field technician for concrete testing, and
has extensive experience performing ASTM and AASHTO laboratory test
procedures for soils, aggregates, asphalt, and concrete.
Peter Kurisoo
Project Geologist |
University of Montana
BA
Geology, 1975
Mr. Kurisoo has over 25-years of field and project
management experience as a geologist including 6 years as Chief
Geologist for a mineral exploration company. Provides geologic
characterization and mapping, drill logging, and computerized boring
log generation for Orion projects related to landslides, foundations,
pavement, retaining walls, and railroads. Other duties include project
management and construction inspection.
University of Montana
BA
Geology, 1979
Mr. Jacob has over 25-years of field-oriented reconnaissance experience as a project level geologist for major mining companies. Provides geologic characterization and mapping, drill logging, and general subsurface investigation support services for Orion projects related to landslides, foundations, pavement, and retaining walls.
Note: The above personnel
represent full-time and part-time Staff members of Orion
Engineering, Inc., and Holman Consulting Engineers. |