Hugh Armitage

Hugh Armitage graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering Science (Civil) and earned his Master of Engineering Science in Geotechnical Engineering, both from the University of Western Ontario, Canada. Hugh has a broad background in geotechnical engineering and construction experience while working for an international geotechnical engineering consultant, a national specialty contractor and a large national power utility. During his years with Southern Company, Hugh was involved with the company’s dam safety program for all of Georgia Power and Gulf Power embankment and hydroelectric dams. As supervisor and the Chief Dam Safety Engineer, he was responsible for all aspects and oversight of the company’s dam safety program in Georgia. This included inspections, remedial repairs, training, emergency action and security plans, inundation mapping and reporting to ensure compliance to FERC mandated requirements. The responsibilities also required regular interaction with the regional FERC D2SI office and liaison with the company’s senior management. Hugh has been actively involved with CEATI’s Dam Safety Interest Group since 2010.