Serkan SengulPE, BC.GE, M.ASCE

At Vertex, Mr. Sengul leads and expands the firm’s geotechnical and civil forensics practice throughout the United States and internationally. He specializes in forensic geotechnical engineering, investigating the causes of structural and infrastructure distress, foundation performance issues, soil movement, slope instability, earthwork deficiencies, and construction-related failures. His work focuses on identifying the root causes of geotechnical and civil engineering failures through comprehensive forensic investigations, engineering analyses, and evaluation of design and construction practices. Mr. Sengul provides expert witness services in complex construction disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution proceedings. He also directs multidisciplinary investigative teams and provides technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to engineering professionals.

Mr. Sengul earned his Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado Denver, specializing in soil suction applications and soil heave prediction along Colorado’s Front Range. He holds the Board-Certified Geotechnical Engineer (BC.GE) credential awarded by the Academy of Geo-Professionals (AGP) in 2018, a distinction held by fewer than 400 professionals at the time of his certification.

Mr. Sengul has maintained an active leadership role in the engineering profession. He served as President of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Colorado Section from 2015 to 2016 and as Governor of ASCE Region 7 from 2017 to 2020, representing engineering professionals across seven Midwestern and Mountain states. He remains actively involved with ASCE and the Colorado Association of Geotechnical Engineers (CAGE).

Areas of Services

Forensic Geotechnical Expert, Geotechnical Evaluations, Foundation Design, Deep Foundations, Failure Investigations, Heave and Settlement Analysis, Pavement Design, Airport and Runway Design, Porous Pavements, Pavement Distress Surveys, Geologic Hazard Assessments, Mine Subsidence Analysis, Hydrogeologic Engineering, Groundwater Dewatering, Materials Engineering, Construction Materials Testing, Special Inspections, Geophysical Testing, Vibration Monitoring

Expert Witness

Forensic Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Defects, Foundation Failures, Soil Settlement and Movement, Pavement Failures and Distress, Grading and Drainage Deficiencies, Slope Stability and Failures, Retaining Wall Failures, Groundwater Intrusion, Geologic Hazards, Construction Materials Testing, Utility Trench Settlement, Concrete Defects, Construction Damage Assessments, Geotechnical Investigations.

Education & Certification

M.S., Civil Engineering –University of Colorado Denver
B.S., Civil Engineering –University of Colorado Boulder

Associations

Colorado Association of Geotechnical Engineers (CAGE)
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Governor of ASCE Region 7 (2016-2020)
President of ASCE Colorado Section (2015-2016)