Rachel Hunt

Associate Geologist

Rachel Hunt, RG, CPG
Associate Geologist

Rachel has 10 years of engineering geology experience in the western US. She heads our Boise satellite office and provides project management, field, and project support for geotechnical and geologic hazard projects including the investigation, analysis, design, and construction services for retaining walls, evaluation of rock slope hazards, characterization of rock mass quality, assessment of slope stability, design and construction observation of rockfall and rock slide mitigation measures, and design of rock mass reinforcement measures. Recently, Rachel has supported drilling program development for subsurface explorations at hydro facilities for Grant County Public Utility District and Eugene Water & Electric Board.

Education:

M.S., Geology, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington
B.S., Geology, University of Hawaii, Hilo, Hawaii

Professional Licensure/Certifications:

Geologist: OR, WA, ID, UT, PA
Level 1 Technician, Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT)

Honors/Societies:

Member, Association of Engineering and Environmental Geologists, Idaho Section
Member, Women in Transportation
Member, Association of Geohazard Professionals

Skills:

Geologic Hazard Assessment
On-Slope Reconnaissance
Unstable Slope Ratings
Rock Slope and Rockfall Mitigation
Landslide Investigation
GIS Mapping
Geodatabase Creation and Management