ROBERT TENG | PE

Overview

Robert Teng joined RGI as a summer intern in July 2020 and now holds the position of Project Geotechnical Engineer. This Washington native graduated from the University of Washington in 2020 with his degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Mr. Teng was inspired to pursue a career in geotechnical and environmental engineering after spending significant time abroad. After high school, he traveled to the Dominican Republic on a service mission where he supported a mountain village construct a water aqueduct. This remarkable experience instilled the importance of hard work and the necessity of effective communication (i.e. overcoming language barriers) all while working in a team-based environment. Several years later, Mr. Teng traveled to India as part of the Grand Challenges Impact Lab study abroad program. He lived in Bangalore, India for three months while working with local NGOs where he developed an innovation to promote road safety. By the end of the program, Mr. Teng had built a strong understanding of scheduling and learned how to work in ever-adapting environments with diverse groups of people. Mr. Teng brings both his experiences abroad and his passion for engineering to RGI’s geotechnical team.

Techncial Experience

Mr. Teng has worked on 200+ job sites since concluding his 2020 internship. His project experience includes small single-family homes, large land developments, marina bulkheads, and multi-story high-rises with shoring and ground improvements. These experiences have taught Mr. Teng how to work in fast-paced environments and effectively manage his time while observing and evaluating highly technical procedures. He consistently performs site soil explorations, conducts laboratory testing, writes geotechnical engineer reports (GERs), and is starting to work more directly with clients. In the future, Mr. Teng wants to focus more on design, managing multiple projects and managing jobs for the full project lifetime.

Education

Licenses & Certifications
- Professional Engineer (PE), WA State
- OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER
- Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL)
- First-Aid/CPR/AED Certified
- Nuclear Gauge Safety Training (APNGA)