Ethan Weikel, P.G., M.Eng.
Ethan Weikel is a Deputy Center Director for the U.S. Geological Survey, currently working at the MD-DE-DC Water Science Center in the Baltimore office.
As the Deputy Center Director for the USGS Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Water Science Center, Ethan is responsible for strategic planning, science publication review, program development, operational management, and IT supervision.
Professional Experience
Oct. 2016 - Present: Deputy Center Director, MD-DE-DC Water Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey
Sep. 2024 - Sep. 2025: Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program, 2026 Class, Veterans Affairs
Aug. 2024 - Dec. 2024: Deputy Regional Director (Acting), Southwest Region, U.S. Geological Survey
Mar. 2024 - Jun. 2024: Deputy Associate Director (Acting), Core Science Systems Mission Area, U.S. Geological Survey
Dec. 2023 - Mar. 2024: Center Director (Acting), MD-DE-DC Water Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey
Oct. 2022 - Feb. 2023: Center Director (Acting), CA Water Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey
Mar. 2024 - Jun. 2024: Chief of Staff (Acting), Core Science Systems Mission Area, U.S. Geological Survey
Nov. 2021 - Apr. 2022: Center Director (Acting), MD-DE-DC Water Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey
Sep. 2020 - Jan. 2021: Chief of Staff (Acting), Office of the Director, U.S. Geological Survey
Feb. 2020 - Sep. 2020: Deputy Chief of Staff and Liaison to DOI Assistant Secretary for Water and Science, Office of the Director, U.S. Geological Survey
May 2000 - May 2002: Field Geologist, EdMap, U.S. Geological Survey
Education and Certifications
M.E., Geotechnics, Missouri S&T, MO
B.S., Geology, College of William and Mary, MD
Certificate in Artificial Intelligence, University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business, MD
Professional Geologist - State of California, License 8190; Commonwealth of Virginia, License 2801001722; State of Delaware, License S-000122; Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, License PG004793