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Ransom HENNEFER
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About Ransom HENNEFER
As a Principal Engineer, Mr. Hennefer coordinates and conducts geotechnical evaluations for residential, commercial, and public facilities; performs plan and peer reviews of geotechnical reports by others; performs slope stability analyses and pavement design; prepares and reviews geotechnical reports; and provides geotechnical design parameters and recommendations for shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, ground improvement, and earthwork; reviews laboratory results, project plans, and specifications; performs geophysical services; provides supervision and technical support to staff‑level engineers and geologists; and provides forensic evaluation of distressed residential and commercial structures.
Professional Experience
Special Inspection • Geotechnical Engineering • Forensic Evaluation • Materials Testing
Ransom HENNEFER is a Principal Engineer at SOCOTEC, with more than 16 years of industry experience. He joined SOCOTEC in 2025 through the acquisition of Ninyo & Moore, where he spent over 11 years developing expertise in geotechnical engineering, forensic engineering, materials testing, and special inspection.
Qualifications
Education
- M.S., Geotechnical Engineering, 2012, University of California, Berkeley
- B.S., Civil Engineering, 2011, University of California, Berkeley
- B.A., Business Management Economics, 2009, University of California, Santa Cruz
Practice Areas
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Forensic Engineering
- Special Inspection Services
Registrations
- PE 85603 (California)
- GE 3152 (California)
- ICC 8887078 (Master of Special Inspection)
Affiliations
- American Society of Civil Engineers
Representative Projects
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- City of San Bruno, Recreation and Aquatics Center, San Bruno, CA
- City of Menlo Park, Geotechnical Plan Reviews, Menlo Park, CA
- City of South San Francisco, Lower Colma Creek Floodwall, South San Francisco, CA
- City of Fremont, Central Park Community Center, Fremont, CA
PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
- Lenity Architecture, Bascom Residential Care Facility, San Jose, CA
- Sand City Lodging, Sand City Marriott, Sand City, CA
- Arcadis, Arco AM/PM Gas Station and Convenience Store, Chico, CA
- Pacific West Companies, Martha Gardens Development, San Jose, CA
EDUCATION
- University of California Berkeley, Gateway Project, Berkeley, CA
- West Valley Mission Community College District, Public Safety & Community Services Building, West Valley College, Saratoga, CA
- Santa Clara Unified School District, Laurelwood Elementary, Sunnyvale, CA
- Dublin Unified School District, Emerald High School, Dublin, CA
