Bill Laprade

Bill has more than 45 years of experience in all phases of geotechnical consulting: geologic reconnaissance, field exploration planning, drilling operations and logging, feasibility studies, design, construction monitoring, and construction management.  His years of experience in the Pacific Northwest have made him a leading expert on local geology and soil conditions.  

Bill's specialties include interpretation of glacial stratigraphy for design of civil works projects, slope stability evaluations in a multitude of geologic conditions, timberland mass wasting in mountainous terrain, and the geotechnical aspects of hydroelectric facilities, including small and large diameter pipelines.  An expert in the identification and geologic interpretation of landslides, Bill was the principal investigator for a study that involved more than 1,400 landslides for the City of Seattle.

EDUCATION

• BS, Geological Sciences, University of Washington, 1981
• MA, Geography, Arizona State University, 1973
• BA, Geography, Clark University, 1967

LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Certified Engineering Geologist, Oregon
• Licensed Engineering Geologist, Washington
• Registered Professional Geologist, Kentucky
• Professional Geologist, Utah

AFFILIATIONS

• Association of Engineering Geologists
• Geological Society of America, Fellow
• Northwest Geological Society, Past President
• American Water Works Association
• Washington State Geologist Licensing Board, Past Member