James Schick

Geohazards Practice Lead

James Schick is a principal engineering geologist with 27 years of experience in the practical application of the geological sciences to both large- and small-scale engineering, permitting, and environmental projects for both the public and private sectors. He has expertise in detailed site characterizations and broad general surveys for projects involving tunnels, dams, transportation, trenchless crossings, pipelines, and power generation sites. Jamie has extensive experience with unstable rock and soil slope investigations and mitigations and was previously the state rock slope geologist for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). James has extensive experience with unstable management systems, spending five years coordinating and implementing the ODOT unstable slopes program. He also manages the roped access program for Delve Underground.

James holds a BS in Geology and Chemistry from Middlebury College and an MS in Geology from the University of Oregon. He is a Certified Engineering Geologist in Oregon, a Licensed Engineering Geologist in Washington, and a registered Professional Geologist in Utah and California. James is also an FHWA Certified Tunnel Inspector and earned his Level I SPRAT Certification from the Society of Rope ACCESS Technicians.