Scott Burch, PE
Vice President and Deputy Director of Geotechnical, Dams & Hydraulics
Burch leads geotechnical, dams, and water resources engineering across North America, delivering integrated solutions that strengthen critical infrastructure and support resilient communities.

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Scott Burch oversees projects from concept through completion, ensuring design, analysis, investigation, and testing come together to deliver resilient, high-quality outcomes. With a career focused on water resource projects throughout North America, Burch has a unique perspective gained from more than 26 years with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and more than 10 years as an engineering consultant.
He directs complex engineering efforts, including hydrologic and hydraulic studies, soil-structure interaction analyses, and preliminary and final design services. He also leads planning and permitting, construction management, and design-build initiatives, helping clients move efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and performance.
A recognized thought leader in geotechnical engineering, Burch is routinely called upon to deliver presentations at national conferences and has served as a member of several USACE national committees charged with developing technical criteria and regulations for the agency. Burch’s broad expertise enables him to approach challenges with agility and insight, aligning technical excellence with client goals and delivering meaningful impact on the Infrastructure of Life.
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