Geotechnical Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering


Platinum Engineering offers a wide range of geotechnical and geological engineering services that allow us to respond professionally to your project geotechnical or geological engineering related conditions. We work with developers, architects, engineers, government agencies, utility companies, municipalities, insurance companies, attorneys, and private owners to provide detailed and comprehensive geotechnical and geological engineering design services..

Using our in-house field exploratory equipment, field assessments, comprehensive laboratory testing, and analytical engineering evaluation methods, we identify, evaluate, and work with the client to resolve geotechnical design challenges. We specialize in remediation and design of difficult soil conditions including expansive soils, collapsible soils, hillside grading, and liquefiable soils.

Platinum Engineering has a vast range of experience with varying types of equipment, technologies, and field methods for projects in areas of high seismic activity, site access difficulties, environmental requirements, and urban or agricultural complexity. Platinum Engineering is exceptional in providing the client and design team with detailed site characterization and geotechnical design recommendations

Our services often include:

  • Drilling

  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Foundation and Slab Engineering Design
  • Seismic Hazards and Geological Evaluations
  • Site Specific Pavement Evaluation
  • Forensic Investigations

    • Environmental Consulting
  • Archaeological / Cultural Resources
  • Biological Resources
  • Hazardous Materials Survey
  • Land Use Planning
  • Site Assessment and Remediation

    • Forensic Engineering

    • Construction Inspection & Material Testing

    • Engineering Geology & Hydrogeology
  • Engineering Geology
  • Hydrogeology

    • Civil Engineering Design & Land Surveying
  • Civil Engineering Design
  • Land Surveying

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