Geotechnical engineer and expert in trenchless technology for water and wastewater conveyance
Michelle has more than 18 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, with a particular emphasis on trenchless design and involvement in the water/wastewater industry. From a young age, Michelle enjoyed playing in the dirt, solving problems, and helping people. Today, she feels fortunate to have found a career where she can continue to do all three. She brings a passion for assisting the needs of her clients and their trenchless engineering challenges. Jacobs is excited to have her on the team!
Prior to joining Jacobs, Michelle was a senior geotechnical engineer specializing in trenchless design and construction with GeoEngineers and Staheli Trenchless Consultants. Her trenchless expertise includes horizontal directional drilling, microtunneling, pipejacking, auger-boring, pipe ramming, and pilot-tube microtunneling—just to name a few. In addition to her extensive project experience, she has been active in the North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT), is currently a member of the ASCE subcommittee on Trenchless Installation of Pipelines (TIPS), and is a regular presenter at national trenchless conferences.
Since joining Jacobs, Michelle has been assisting on projects across the nation. Some of the more noteworthy endeavors include:
- Two Design/Build efforts for Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department (MDWSD) that involve microtunnel crossings of waterways, railways, and congested intersections;
- An HDD project for a 42-inch diameter installation under the St. Johns River for JEA in Jacksonville, Florida;
- Multiple trenchless projects in Texas for the City of Temple and the City of Austin for water distribution and sanitary sewer projects; and
- The I4 Ultimate project in Orlando, where she is providing senior-level QA/QC for trenchless aspects.
Having spent most of her professional career in the Pacific Northwest, Michelle is thrilled to be able to expand her trenchless expertise to other regions. She finds it exciting to work with regional Jacobs offices that offer experience with local agencies and knowledge of local geology. Michelle is able to share her trenchless technology expertise (risks, benefits, and challenges of trenchless options) with Jacobs engineers across the nation, which ultimately provides clients and owners with the best combination of local knowledge and national experience.
For further information please contact:
Michelle Macauley – michelle.macauley@jacobs.com