Civil Engineering Expert Witness
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- Company: Harris Kocher Smith
- Phone: (303) 623-6300
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
Civil EngineeringKeywords/Search Terms:
Civil Infrastructure, Grading, Accessibility, Drainage, Flood Control, Storm Sewer, Water System, Sanitary Sewer, Erosion Control, Development, Transportation, Roadway Design, Construction Defects, Residential, Commercial, Senior Housing, Student Housing, Utilities, HandicapEducation:
B.S., Civil Engineering, Kansas State UniversityYears in Practice:
32Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:
8Additional Information
Steve Kocher is the President and co-founder of Harris Kocher Smith and also serves as Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager for the firm’s private and public clients. Mr. Kocher has designed and managed civil engineering projects since 1993. Mr. Kocher has designed, or managed the design, of civil infrastructure, grading, and drainage for numerous residential projects, totaling over 10,000 multi-family, single-family, student housing, and senior living dwelling units. Mr. Kocher has also managed and designed projects for many state and local governments and agencies, including Colorado Department of Transportation; National Conference of State Legislatures; Colorado Springs; Douglas County; Kansas Department of Transportation; Castle Pines Metropolitan District; City and County of Denver; Highlands Ranch Metro District; Centennial Water & Sanitation District; Denver Public Schools; and Colorado School of Mines. Mr. Kocher’s specific expertise includes site grading, handicapped accessibility, utility design, the design of drainage and flood control facilities, the design of local and arterial roads and highways, the design of erosion and sediment control systems, and entitlement processing.