Javier Gonzalez
About Javier Gonzalez
Javier Gonzalez is a Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Arup España with extensive experience in geotechnical investigations, forensic analysis, and civil design works.
Company
Javier Gonzalez currently works at Arup España as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer. With a position based in the Madrid Area, Spain, he has been contributing his expertise to the company since 2008. Prior to his tenure in Spain, he gained significant international experience by working in the Arup Geotechnics department in Dublin for three years.
Education and Expertise
Javier Gonzalez achieved his European Geologist certification from the European Federation of Geologists in 2018. He holds a BEng (Hons) in Geological Engineering and a BSc (Hons) in Geology from the University of Salamanca. His educational background provided a robust foundation in geological and geotechnical sciences, essential for his advanced work in the field.
Roles and Responsibilities
In his role, Javier provides geotechnical advice from the feasibility stage through to detailed design, as well as supervising construction on site. His responsibilities include managing teams that deliver geotechnical investigations and civil design works. He also participates in the assessment of structural and building damages and engages in forensic analysis within his projects.
Specialized Expertise
Javier has specialized expertise in liquefaction assessment and site response analysis, critical areas within geotechnical engineering. His skill set is instrumental in evaluating soil stability and seismic response, ensuring safe and effective design solutions for construction projects.