Turkey Point NPP

RIZZO conducted a supplemental field investigation at the Turkey Point NPP Units 6&7 Site. The main purpose of the supplemental field investigation was to provide additional in-situ and laboratory data to support the RAI responses for FSAR Section 2.5

Lake Livingston

RIZZO served as the Owner’s Engineer at the Lake Livingston Dam in Texas. Responsibilities included being the full time on-site Resident Engineer, management of the independent materials testing laboratory, construction inspection, and day-to-day coordination with the prime contractor on issues related to construction.

Escondida Mine

RIZZO performed a geophysical and geotechnical field investigation for the construction of a new 36,000 ton crusher station and associated structures at the Escondida Mine in Antofagasta Region, Chile.

Middle East Geohazards

RIZZO developed a regional scale 3D subsurface geotechnical and hydrogeological model for an arid shoreline environment with karstic features. RIZZO also inspected buildings and infrastructure that were damaged due to ground subsidence and settlement and developed an integrated geohazard map highlighting regions susceptible to damage due to presence of unengineered fill, soluble subsurface evaporite layers, solution cavities and sabkha sequences.

North Shore Connector

RIZZOÂ worked as a sub-consultant to both GEOCOMP Corporation and North Shore Constructors to monitor existing facilities and report results to the Owner for the North Shore Connector. This project extended Pittsburgh Port Authority’s Light Rail Transit System, the “T,” 1.2 miles in twin bored tunnels below the Allegheny River.

Taum Sauk Upper Reservoir Rebuild

RIZZO acted as the Engineer of Record and Construction Manager for the $402 Million Rebuild, which involved the placement of 2.8 million cubic yards of Roller Compacted Concrete and 300,000 cubic yards of conventional concrete.

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RIZZO Associates is an award-winning, highly focused firm specializing in all aspects of the civil engineering and earth sciences fields for the power generation facilities, dams, mining, and tunneling markets. For over a quarter century our firm has worked around the world on unique, challenging, and technically demanding projects. We take pride in our commitment to providing personal and professional services in a responsive, high quality manner, and continually strive to exceed our clients' expectations by providing innovative and economically smart solutions.

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Engineering Career Fair

RIZZO is proud to participate in the Engineering Society of Western Pennsaylvania's (ESWP) Inaguural Engineering Career Fair.  We'd be happy to talk with you, so please stopy by and say hello!

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About Us

Many of our engineers and scientists are registered professionals with advanced degrees in their respective fields of study. Embracing a hands-on approach with our projects, staff, and clients, they routinely mentor our emerging engineers to ensure we provide an unwavering level of service.

Our Awards

At RIZZO we strive for excellence in everything we do – in turn we’re proud to boast about the recognition we’ve received over the years for our dedication to our clients and their projects. Our awards range from globally recognized, monumental achievements to local accolades, and all are a true reflection of all of the hard work each and every employee at RIZZO brings to the table.