David Dean

David Dean, PE, GE, is a Senior Civil Engineer specializing in Power Generation at SMUD since May 2023, focusing on engineering analysis and dam safety coordination with state and federal agencies. Previously, David served as a Civil (Geotechnical) Engineer at the US Army Corps of Engineers from May 2018 to May 2023, contributing geotechnical and materials expertise to the American River Common Features flood risk reduction project. Prior experience includes Project Engineer at Wallace-Kuhl & Associates, where responsibilities included supervising engineering staff and conducting geotechnical investigations, and Staff Engineer at Terracon, with a focus on geotechnical investigations and designs. David holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from California State University-Sacramento and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Davis.