Ethan Weikel, P.G.
Ethan is Deputy Center Director for the USGS Maryland-Delaware-D.C Water Science Center responsible for strategic planning, science publication review, program development, operational management and IT supervision.
Education
Graduate Studies - Missouri University of Science & Technology
Undergraduate Studies - The College of William and Mary
Other - Roanoke Valley Governors School for Science and Technology
Certifications
Professional Geologist
State of California, License 8190
Commonwealth of Virginia, License 2801001722
State of Delaware, License S-000122
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, License PG004793
Professional Experience
Deputy Center Director for the USGS Maryland-Delaware-D.C Water Science Center
October 2016 – Present
-Strategic planning, science publication review, and staying abreast of the state of the science.
-Program development, maintaining and developing relationships with customers/cooperators.
-Manage operations including financials, deliverables, facilities, policies, training, and center health.
-Manage IT including data management, website/social media, hardware and software.
US Army Corps of Engineers
Senior Technical Expert and Program Lead
August 2014 – October 2016
US Army Corps of Engineers
Chief of Geology and Investigations (Acting)
August 2013 – July 2014
US Army Corps of Engineers
Senior Geologist - GS13
December 2012 – August 2013
US Army Corps of Engineers
Senior Geologist - GS12
April 2009 – December 2012
SAIC
Senior Hydrogeologist
May 2008 – April 2009
Kleinfelder
Project Manager / Hydrogeologist
August 2006 – May 2008
Wood Rodgers, Inc.
Project Hydrogeologist
November 2005 – August 2006
Luhdorff and Scalmanini
Staff Geologist
June 2002 – November 2005
Publications
Proper Maintenance for Pressure Relief Wells
The Military Engineer, Vol 104. Number 679
September 2012
New techniques for developing and maintaining pressure relief wells are critical to guarantee they perform as planned when needed most.
Authors: Ethan Weikel, P.G., Jim Bailey, Megan Garrett