A powerful dam releases water, creating white froth. Text reads: CEATI Hydropower Conference 2026, March 17–18, San Diego, California, Terry Sullivan, Jenny Ramirez, Geosyntec consultants.
Published On: March 10th, 2026

Jenny Ramirez and Terry Sullivan Contribute to CEATI Hydropower Conference

Jenny Ramirez, PhD, PEng, and Terry Sullivan, PE, will present at the CEATI Hydropower Conference 2026 on March 17 through 18, in San Diego, California.

Jenny is a Senior Geotechnical Engineer based in Colorado with experience focused on using site characterization, data visualization, and numerical modeling to address geotechnical engineering challenges at dams, landfills, disposal containment facilities, and other earth structures. She often helps develop digital visualization tools and automate presentation of instrumentation results to support efficiency and safety during execution of large projects.

Terry is a Senior Consultant based in Kentucky with more than 40 years of experience focused on risk management and risk-informed design and construction for dams and levees, flood-risk management, and navigation structure projects. A Structural Engineer, Terry offers practical experience in the design, construction, operation, maintenance and risk assessment for levee systems in rural and urban areas, as well as for inland navigation dams and locks.

CEATI Hydropower gathers utility leaders, experts, and influencers to share practical insights and breakthrough developments shaping the future of hydropower. The 2026 conference is organized into four primary tracks covering dam safety, plant equipment, operations and planning, and pumped storage hydro.

CEATI is a network for power-industry professionals that provides members with research, guidance, and forums for knowledge exchange. The organization gives members access to industry-leading intelligence and approaches to inform and improve their decision-making.

Geosyntec Participation

An Interactive Digital Project Archive to Support Dam Safety Performance
Speaker: Jenny Ramirez
Co-speaker: Douglas Raigosa, Southern California Edison
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 17, at 10:30 a.m. PT

Gates Refurbishment or Replacement: Choosing the Right Approach
Speakers: Jenny Ramirez and Terry Sullivan
Co-speaker: Christopher Manley, USACE
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 17, at 3:45 p.m. PT

More Information About the Hydropower Conference

Learn more about the conference.
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For more information on dam safety, geotechnical engineering, and structural engineering, contact Jenny at Jenny.Ramirez@Geosyntec.com or Terry at Terry.Sullivan@Geosyntec.com.
Learn more about Jenny: Jenny Ramirez
Learn more about Terry: Terry Sullivan