Presenter Biography

Jeffrey R. Hill, PE, is currently the Director of Rail Services for Hayward Baker where he is responsible for development of specialty Rail projects throughout the United States.  He has experience in the structural and geotechnical design of micropiles, earth retaining structures and ground improvement.  He has worked throughout North American on projects including heavy industrial, dams, bridges and roadways.  He has extensive experience in the Rail sector in Class one, Shortline and Commuter Lines.  Projects have been in both Structural and Track Applications.  From Emergency work to Capital Improvement to Maintenance.

Jeff is involved with ASCE – Geotechnical Committee as a founding member of the local Geo-Institute Section, ADSC, DFI, the Engineers Club of St Louis, AGC – St Louis Chapter, and AREMA Committee member Chapter 1, Subgrade & 8, Foundations and Concrete Structures Subcommittee Chair. Jeff is also involved with the Geotechnical Committee of ASFE and the author of co-author of approximately 20 technical papers and articles.  Jeff received a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign.  Jeff is licensed as a Professional Engineer in Missouri, Illinois, and Arkansas.