Meet Our People
Meet Su Soe, PE
Su Soe is a project engineer based in our Walnut Creek office. Su has eight years of experience providing support for a variety of geotechnical, civil, and underground projects.
“At Delve Underground, you always have a group of experts and people in the company who are willing to guide you and provide you with the information required to succeed.”
Meet Bade Sozer, PhD, PE
Bade Sozer is a principal engineer and water market lead (East) with more than 18 years of experience with a focus on geotechnical engineering and tunnel and underground structure design.
“Pressure tunnels play a critical role for water supply systems and hydro projects. They have unique challenges that are very dependent on proper characterization of the geology and understanding how rock interacts with the lining.”
Meet Kush Chohan, PE, GE, PMP
Kush is a principal tunnel and geotechnical engineer with over 18 years of hands-on experience in civil and geotechnical engineering.
“I started at Delve Underground as a Staff Engineer and worked my way up. Last year, I was promoted to Principal, which was a great honor for me. Many of my generation tend to move between firms, so being able to say that I’ve grown with the same firm is something I am truly proud of. It’s been an incredible journey, and I am motivated by what the future holds.”
Meet Amanda Morgan, PE
Amanda is a principal engineer with over 22 years of experience, specializing in geotechnical engineering with an emphasis on underground construction. In this video, Amanda reflects on her evolution from early tunnel design work in Seattle to guiding complex projects in Washington, DC, emphasizing the teamwork and innovation that define the Firm’s culture.
“Ultimately, what sets Delve Underground apart is its people, starting with strong leadership.”
Meet Mark Havekost, PE
Mark Havekost is a principal engineer with a background in civil and geotechnical engineering. This video traces Mark’s 25-year journey at Delve Underground, showcasing landmark projects ranging from deep underground science facilities to dams, tunnels, and resilient water conveyance systems. Each project reflects the power of multidisciplinary collaboration and a passion for solving unique design and construction challenges. Together, they illustrate how underground engineering plays a vital role in safeguarding our future.
“The San Vicente Pipeline project became a cornerstone for advancing seismic pipeline design approaches, influencing projects along the West Coast of North America.”
As we continue to grow, we are committed to developing an inclusive culture of mutual respect, where diversity is valued, both in support of individual potential and to achieve our business goals.