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Kai VEDENOJA
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About Kai VEDENOJA
As Principal Engineer - Construction Services, Mr. Vedenoja is responsible for overseeing geotechnical observation, material testing and special inspection services. His duties include construction management support, coordination and QA/QC, supervision of field technicians, special inspectors and technical staff in interpreting project plans, specifications, and geotechnical evaluations for a variety of construction projects.
In addition, he is experienced in planning and executing geotechnical investigations, engineering analysis, preparation of geotechnical reports and specifications, performing soil classification and borehole logging, reviewing plans and specifications, inspecting and observing construction activities, and providing field support services for preliminary and in-grading geotechnical evaluations.
Professional Experience
Geotechnical Observation • Materials Testing • Special Inspection
Kai VEDENOJA is a Principal Engineer at SOCOTEC, with more than 18 years of industry experience. He joined SOCOTEC in 2025 through the acquisition of Ninyo & Moore, where he spent over 14 years developing expertise in geotechnical, materials testing and special inspection services.
Qualifications
Education
- B.S. – University of Alaska, Anchorage – 2007
- B.S. – Oregon State University – 1999
Practice Areas
- Field Observation and Testing
- Materials Testing and Special Inspection
- Project Management
- Subsurface Exploration
Registrations
- PE 82878 (California)
- PE AELC13122 (Alaska)
- AWS CWI #09043431
Affiliations
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- American Welding Society
- American Institute of Steel Construction
Representative Projects
EDUCATION
- South Western College, Public Safety Training Center, San Diego, CA
- SDUSD, Nipaquay Elementary School, San Diego, CA
- SMUSD, Double Peak School, San Marcos, CA
- SMUSD, La Mirada Academy, San Marcos, CA
PIPELINE/WATER AGENCY
- City of San Diego, Catalina Standpipe, San Diego, CA
- Olivenhain Municipal Water District, Palms Reservoir Pipeline Replacement, Del Mar, CA
- San Diego County Water Authority, Pipeline 3 Desalination Relining, San Marcos to Twin Oaks, San Marcos, CA
- Sweetwater Authority, 36-Inch Transmission Main Replacement, Bonita, CA