Lisa Smiley

Lisa Smiley is an accomplished project manager with extensive experience in geotechnical and tunnel engineering. Currently employed at Jay Dee Contractors Inc. since September 2016, Lisa has held various positions including Project Manager, Project Engineer, and Tunnel Engineer. Prior to this role, Lisa served as a Research Assistant at Colorado School of Mines, focusing on the engineering behavior of foam-conditioned soil, and completed internships at JCM Northlink LLC and Brierley Associates Corporation, gaining practical experience in geotechnical testing and design. Lisa's academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Mining and Earth Systems Engineering from Colorado School of Mines, a Master's degree in Mining and Tunneling, and a Bachelor's degree in Mineral Resources Engineering, both from Montanuniversität Leoben.