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Sam Sideras

Sam Sideras, PhD, PE

Associate


Sam Sideras is a Project Manager and a Seismic Design Lead at Shannon & Wilson with over 14 years of geotechnical consulting experience. He specializes in geotechnical evaluation and design for commercial, waterfront, and infrastructure projects nationwide with a focus on the Pacific Northwest. Sam has led geotechnical efforts and supported projects from planning level studies through final design and construction. His technical expertise focuses on seismic hazard analysis, numerical modeling, soil-structure-interaction, foundation design, and landslide evaluations.

EDUCATION

  • PhD, Civil Engineering, University of Washington, 2019
  • MS, Civil Engineering, University of Washington, 2011
  • BS, Civil Engineering, Seattle University, 2009

LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

  • Professional Engineer, Oregon, Washington

AFFILIATIONS

  • American Society of Civil Engineers 
  • Earthquake Engineering Research Institute 
Office
Portland
PROJECTS

Practice Area

Geotechnical Services

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