Mr. Autin, has over thirteen years of experience in the design of water resources related structures and project management for the irrigation, fisheries, hydropower, dams, energy, coastal flood protection and port infrastructure industries. He’s an expert in the design of Environmental and non-Environmental Concrete Structures in accordance with ACI 350 and ACI 318, respectively; he has experience designing with a multitude of construction materials including concrete, carbon steel, stainless steel, timber, aluminum and fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP); and he’s accustomed to designing around existing structures as well as new builds. Mr. Autin is proficient in the use of several geotechnical and structural software platforms, including but not limited to CWALSHT, LPILE, SPW911, GROUP, ENERCALC, RISA 3D and Visual Plate. In addition to design, Mr. Autin’s expertise includes managing staff and resources through design, cost estimating, scheduling, as well as budget and construction oversight. He has managed engineering staff and served as the single point of responsibility for clients and project stakeholders.
Education
Masters of Science in Civil Engineering, Emphasis on Geotechnical Engineering, Louisiana State University (LSU), May 2012
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Emphasis on Structural Engineering (Summa Cum Laude Honors), Louisiana State University (LSU), May 2010
Certifications & Professional Development:
Licensed Professional Engineer in the following states:
Experience Summary:
Early career professional providing regulatory support to Oil & Gas and Energy industry clients including Wyoming Oil & Gas Conservation Commission hearings, underground
injection control projects and Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage (CCUS) projects.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering, University of Wyoming, 2023
Certifications & Professional Development:
Wyoming Engineer Intern (No. EI 6927) working towards Wyoming Professional Engineer status
Drilling Operations (Well Control) Certification, Well Control School
Professional Memberships
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE); Speaker Chair (2024 – Current).
Wyoming Geological Association (WGA); 2nd Vice President (2024 – Current).
Professional Career
Prepare reservoir engineering exhibits for expert witness testimony at Wyoming Oil & Gas Conservation Commission hearings.
Prepare Wyoming Oil & Gas Conservation Commission Aquifer Exemption and Class II Disposal & Injection Applications.
Prepare Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality Class I UIC Permit Applications.
Prepare Annual Pressure Falloff Test Analyses & Reporting for Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality Class I Disposal Wells.