Joe Smith
About Joe Smith
Joe Smith is a Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Arup with extensive experience in geotechnical design, forensic engineering, and dispute resolution.
Title
Joe Smith serves as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Arup, a global design and engineering firm. His role involves specializing in geotechnical design and performance analysis, particularly for tall buildings and railway projects.
Education and Expertise
Joe Smith holds an MEng in Civil Engineering, with 1st Class Honors, from the University of Bristol, completed in 2012. Prior to that, he attended Blundell's School in Tiverton, earning A levels in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Economics, all with top grades. His expertise includes forensic engineering, dispute resolution, and geotechnical engineering for both surface and underground railways.
Professional Background
Joe Smith began his career with an industrial placement at Mott MacDonald in 2007 and 2008. In 2010, he worked with Balfour Beatty Mott MacDonald JV in Bristol. In 2011, he held posts as an Industrial Placement Geotechnics at Arup in London and as an Assistant Project Manager & Site Engineer at Wharncliffe Ltd in Devon. He has been with Arup since 2012, initially as a Geotechnical Engineer in London before shifting to the San Francisco Bay Area in 2017 as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer.
Forensic Engineering and Dispute Resolution Expertise
Joe Smith is proficient in forensic engineering and serves as an expert witness in dispute resolution cases. His technical acumen and analytical skills enable him to provide critical insight and testimony in legal and construction dispute scenarios.
Geotechnical Design and Foundation Analysis
Joe Smith specializes in the geotechnical design of railway systems and the performance analysis of foundations for tall buildings. He is experienced in both design-bid-build and design-build contract positions and is adept at specifying and supervising ground investigations.