James_Higgins

Mr. James Higgins

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Principal Engineer - BHE US Transmission

  • Civil Engineer Geotechnical Engineer

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Educational Background

  • MSc or Equivalent
    • Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Emphasis - Kansas State University : 01/01/2011 - 01/05/2013
  • BSc or Equivalent
    • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering - University of Utah : 01/01/2004 - 01/05/2006

Honors & Awards

  • Member Chi Epsilon, the National Civil Engineering Honor Society, 2006

Work Experience

  • BHE US Transmission : ( 01/01/2009 - Present )
    • Principal Engineer
  • BHE US Transmission : ( 01/01/2009 - 01/08/2015 )
    • Principal Civil Engineer

    • I am the Civil Engineering Discipline Lead for all BHE, US Transmission projects throughout North America, including those associated with PacifiCorp's Energy Gateway Expansion. This position requires support for all civil engineering functions during permitting, design and construction of new high and extra high voltage transmission lines. Activities include; civil, construction, and geotechnical engineering technical support during NEPA permitting phases, technical oversight and design support during EPC engineering, construction and inspection support as the projects are built. I coordinate all civil, structural and geotechnical engineering aspects of the projects through the project Owner's Engineer, and the EPC Contractor's engineering firms. Additionally, I support all civil, structural and geotechnical engineering aspects, from permitting through construction closeout, for the substation portions of the Energy Gateway Project. These include expansions to existing 230-345 kV substations, as well as greenfield development of new 500 kV substations.
  • Wilding Engineering, Inc. : ( 01/11/1994 - 01/01/2009 )
    • Civil Engineer

    • Wilding Engineering is a multidiscipline engineering and surveying firm located in Bluffdale, Utah. They specialize in provision of engineering and survey for land development projects. During my engagment with Wilding I performed engineering for many residential, commercial, and industrial projects. I actively participated in all available engineering design projects, performing calculations, design, and CAD drafting for permitting. I managed projects from development of the contractual agreement to construction. As member of the Company Board of Directors, I helped to guide the development and growth of the business. Achievments included management of the expansion of their Geotechnical Engineering and Civil Inspection departments, and National Accreditation of their Construction Materials and Geotechnical Laboratories.

Contact Information

1407 West North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84116, USA View on map

8012204044

8018340023

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