Amin Touhidi
About Amin Touhidi
Amin Touhidi is a Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Hatch in Mississauga, Ontario, with extensive experience in geotechnical engineering and a Ph.D. from the University of Alberta. He has worked on various infrastructure projects and has expertise in the design and safety assessment of embankment dams and tailings storage facilities.
Work at Hatch
Amin Touhidi has been serving as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Hatch since 2021, contributing to various projects in Mississauga, Ontario. His previous roles at Hatch include Regional Tailings Manager for North America from 2011 to 2014 and Geotechnical Discipline Practice Lead from 2006 to 2011. His extensive experience at Hatch spans over a decade, during which he has been involved in significant infrastructure projects and community development initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Amin Touhidi holds a Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Alberta, where he also worked as a Research Assistant from 1992 to 1998. He earned a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering and an M.Sc. in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology. His expertise includes the design and safety assessment of embankment dams and tailings storage facilities, as well as proficiency in geotechnical software such as Slope/W and Seep/W for slope stability and seepage analysis.
Background
Amin Touhidi has a diverse professional background in geotechnical engineering. He worked at WorleyParsons as Technical Director from 2014 to 2017 and at EXP as Senior Geotechnical Engineer and Project Manager from 2019 to 2021. His earlier career includes roles at AMEC and Stantec, where he focused on various geotechnical projects. His foundational experience began at the University of Alberta, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of geotechnical principles.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Amin Touhidi has contributed to numerous infrastructure projects, including those for the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO), Metrolinx, Crosslinx, and the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). His work encompasses geotechnical investigations, site characterizations, and construction supervision for various projects, including subway tunnels and community development initiatives. He has also designed foundations for wind turbines and has experience in dewatering design and settlement analysis.