Spiros Liakas
About Spiros Liakas
Spiros Liakas is a Geotechnical Engineer currently working at Jacobs and Arup, with extensive experience in foundation and retaining wall design, finite element modelling, and reinforced soil design.
Current Roles: Geo-digital Engineer at Jacobs
Spiros Liakas is currently holding the position of Geo-digital Engineer at Jacobs since 2018. Based in Dallas, Texas, he is involved in projects related to geotechnical engineering. His role focuses on railway and highway projects which involve the design of foundations and retaining walls. Spiros also employs finite element modelling techniques using Plaxis 2D and 3D. Additionally, his responsibilities encompass tasks related to NR report writing, particularly NR F001, F002, and F003.
Current Roles: Geotechnical Engineer at Arup
Since 2017, Spiros Liakas has been working as a Geotechnical Engineer at Arup, located in London, United Kingdom. His extensive work in the geotechnical field includes projects focusing on foundation designs, reinforced soil, slope stabilization, and pile design. His responsibilities also include conducting desk studies and compiling geotechnical investigation (GI) specifications. Spiros brings a wealth of experience to his position at Arup, contributing significantly to various complex engineering projects.
Previous Experience: Geotechnical Engineer at Atkins
Spiros Liakas has an extensive background with Atkins, where he served in various capacities from 2014 to 2017. He began his career at Atkins as a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, later advancing to the position of Assistant Geotechnical Engineer, and finally as a Geotechnical Engineer. During his tenure, Spiros worked on diverse projects in Epsom, Surrey, United Kingdom gaining experience in reinforced soil design, slope stabilization measures, and pile design along with significant Health & Safety training in GI supervision.
Educational Background and Specialized Training
Spiros Liakas holds a Master of Science in Business Management from the Dyson School of Design Engineering, completed in 2014. Additionally, he earned a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2013. During his academic career, he specialized in programming with Matlab and Fish programming language with a focus on Discrete Element Modelling (DEM). His educational background supports his professional expertise in geotechnical engineering and advanced modeling techniques.
Professional Development and Certification
Spiros Liakas is actively working towards achieving chartership with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). This certification is a significant milestone in his professional development, demonstrating his commitment to adhering to high standards in civil engineering practice. His extensive training and hands-on experience in the field, along with his dedication to continuous professional growth, position him well for attaining this prestigious recognition in the engineering community.