Geotechnical

Backed by experience delivering complex infrastructure systems across the Midwest, Affinis provides geotechnical engineering services focused on risk-resilient design and constructability. 

We characterize site soils, geology, and groundwater to anticipate subsurface behavior and manage risk from the earliest stages of a project.

Leveraging a multidisciplinary team and strong partnerships with specialty drilling and testing firms, we deliver clear, defensible design parameters and contractor-ready recommendations. Our technical expertise and regulatory understanding guide projects from investigation through implementation, supporting practical solutions, informed decision-making, and reduced risk throughout design and construction while enhancing long-term performance.

Services

  • Subsurface Exploration* & Characterization
  • Dam & Levee Engineering & Safety
  • Slope Stability & Seepage Analysis
  • Earth Retaining Structures & Temporary Shoring
  • Slope Stabilization & Armoring
  • Shallow & Deep Foundation Engineering
  • Ground Improvement & Remediation
  • Underground Mine Inspection
  • Construction Observation & Field Services
  • Forensic Evaluation & Failure Analysis
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • Instrumentation & Performance Monitoring
  • Value Engineering & Peer Review
*Performed by a trusted third party