William C. Payton, Jr., L.E.G.
LICENSED ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
EDUCATION AFFILIATIONS & REGISTRATIONS
Florida State University, B.S. Geology, 1994 American Concrete Institute - Field Testing Technician Nuclear Densometer Testing Certification Registered Engineering Geologist - Washington
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Engineering Geologist with NTI, Mr. Payton conducts geological and geotechnical investigations for properties and structures including landslide hazard and slope stability reports. He also performs field and laboratory testing of construction materials.
EXPERIENCE
Since coming to NTI in June of 2000, Mr. Payton has worked on a variety of geotechnical projects ranging from slope stability reports for residential properties to conducting deep subsurface investigations for pile supported structures, such as the new elevator shaft for the Carnegie Library renovation in Port Angeles, WA. He has also performed environmental/hazardous waste investigations including remediation of PCB contamination at an electric sub station. Previously, Mr. Payton worked for over five years as a Staff Geologist for Speedie and Associates, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ. While in this position, Mr. Payton conducted geologic and geotechnical field investigations for buildings, roads, bridges, aircraft runways, mines, landslides, tunnels and other structures. This work included geologic mapping and logging/sampling test borings, some in remote locations, which required the use of remote/difficult access drilling techniques. He also performed environmental site investigations on landfills, gas stations, dry cleaning facilities and water treatment plants, and performed forensic analysis on failed structures. Mr. Payton additionally performed field and laboratory tests on soils, aggregate and concrete.
SPECIFIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Construction testing and inspections for City of Port Angeles Landfill Transfer Station
- Geotechnical investigation and construction testing for Carnegie library renovation, Port Angeles, WA
- Geotechnical investigation and construction testing for Peninsula College Student Union expansion, Port Angeles, WA
- Geotechnical investigation for Jefferson County Jail Facility
- Geotechnical investigation and construction testing for Olympic Medical Center’s Radiation Oncology Center, Sequim, WA
- Geotechnical investigation for Olympic Medical Center, Port Angeles, WA
- Geotechnical investigation and construction testing for Neah Bay School Gym and Motel Project for the Makah Tribe, Neah Bay, WA
- Slope stability reports for residential properties at: The Bluffs, Cape George, Marrowstone Island, Bainbridge Island, Toandos Peninsula, Bell Hill, etc.
- Monitoring and inspection of horizontal drain installation, SR 188 landslide, Roosevelt Lake, AZ
- Mapping of Mormon Girl Mine, Cave Creek, AZ
- Geotechnical investigation for Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix, AZ