Mr. Dayal has over 18 years of experience, more than 15 of those on projects with geotechnical engineering with focus in infrastructure, water, aviation, and transportation industries while consulting for governmental and semi-governmental agencies. Additionally, he has experience in evaluating process efficiencies, strategic planning, and in developing business. Nishant’s experience has been primarily attained in the United States (and 3 years in India) where he has supervised and performed geotechnical explorations, instrumentation, investigations, analyses, and reporting for several major projects in multiple states and geologies.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Business Development Manager/Senior Engineer
2016 - 2017
HVJ Associates, Inc
Houston, Texas, United States of America (USA)
Business Development, Strategic Planning, Market Research, Political Advocacy, Market Segmentation, Targeting, & Positioning, Corporate Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Geotechnical Engineering, Project Management.
Program Manager
2015 - 2016
Capgemini
Houston, Texas, United States of America (USA)
- Change agent
- MIC Study
- Change management
Department Manager - Geotechnical Services
2011 - 2015
HVJ Associates, Inc
Houston, Texas, United States of America (USA)
Project Engineer
2006 - 2011
Gannett Fleming
Camp Hill, PA, United States of America (USA)
Key Projects:
1. Catskill Watershed (Gilboa Dam), NY
2. New Creek Dam, WV
3. Center Hill Dam, TN
4. Ryerson Station State Park Dam, PA
5. U.S. Route 15/S.R. 0581 Improvements, PA
6. S.R. 0081, Exit 44/PA Route 465 Intersection, PA
7. Millard Quarry, Annville, PA
8. Fasick Pedestrian Bridge, Annville, PA
9. King William Reservoir Dam Facility Components, VA
10. Allison Street Levee, PG County, DC
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
2018 -
HNTB Corporation
Dallas, United States of America (USA)
EDUCATION
University of Texas at Austin
Houston, United States of America (USA)
MS in Civil Engineering
2006
University of Cincinnati
CIncinnati, United States of America (USA)
Regional Institute of Technology
Jamshedpur, India
CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
Professional Engineer
2009
FIELDS OF EXPERTISE
Geotechnical Engineering
Construction Management
Project Planning
Area of focus
Embankments & Slope Stabilizition
Channels
Soil Investigation
Road Pavement Design
Foundation Engineering
Reservoirs
Scour & Erosion Mitigation
Tunnels
Dams, Dykes, & Levees
Ground Improvement
Retaining Structures
Shoring Design
Software
Plaxis 2D
Plaxis 3D
Area of focus
Excavation Works
Public Works
Area of focus
Civil Public Works
Software
Microsoft Project
