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CURTIS R. BURDETT
Principal Engineering Geologist

Curtis R. BurdettAfter graduating from Brigham Young University in 1970 with a B.S. in Geology, Mr. Burdett continued his education at San Diego State University with Post Graduate Studies courses in Geology, and also completed a 40-hour Hazardous Materials Course. 

Curtis began working for the County of San Diego as a Geology Technician/Geologist in 1975. In 1977 Mr. Burdett began working for Southern California Soil and Testing, Inc. His responsibilities included geotechnical investigations, analysis of geologic hazards, preparation of geologic reconnaissance reports, and preparation of seismicity reports for land development projects, subsurface investigations, field mapping, hydrology studies and mineralogy. 

He also performed site assessments, environmental surveys and toxic site investigations for owners, prospective developers and lending institutions. These duties led to extensive experience in identifying and analyzing geologic conditions throughout Southern California as they relate to land development projects.

Mr. Burdett helped to open Christian Wheeler Engineering in September of 1998. As the Treasurer/Principal Engineering Geologist, Curtis is responsible for all engineering geology services of the corporation and all geology personnel. His duties include geotechnical investigations, analysis of geologic hazards, preparation of geologic reconnaissance reports, and preparation of seismicity reports for land development projects, subsurface investigations, field mapping, hydrology studies and mineralogy. He also performs site assessments, environmental surveys and toxic site investigations for owners, prospective developers and lending institutions.

Curtis Burdett has been registered in the State of California as a Geologist since 1979 and as an Engineering Geologist since 1980. He is also registered with the City of San Diego as a Special Inspector for Deep Foundations, and is a member of the Association of Engineering Geologists.

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