Employees

Jared R. Baker, P.G.
Geotechnical Division Manager
Materials Testing Division Manager

Jared is a Cedar City native.  He is a Cedar High School graduate.  He married Lisa Hunziker in 1994 and they have four children.  Jared attended Southern Utah University (SUU) and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Science – Geology in 1998. 

Since graduation Jared has gained experience with geotechnical, geological and materials testing in both the field and in the lab.  He worked as a field technician for Applied Geotechnical Engineering in St. George, Utah, as a Laboratory Supervisor for Jones and DeMille Engineering in Richfield, Utah, and moved back to Cedar City to work as Staff Geologist for Geo Consultants for four years before joining Joel in starting GEM Engineering, Inc. in 2005.

Jared is a Professional Geologist licensed in the state of Utah .  He has received many certifications for both field and laboratory testing from the Western Alliance for Quality Transportation (WAQTC) and the American Concrete Institute (ACI).

His licenses and certifications include:

PG                Professional Geologist License
NTS              Nuclear Density Gauge Testing
WAQTC         ACI ACI-CFT Concrete Testing
WAQTC         AgTT – Asphalt Testing Technician
WAQTC         AsTT – Asphalt Testing Technician
WAQTC         EBTT/DTT – Embankment Testing Technician
WAQTC         LbTT – Laboratory Testing Technician
WAQTC         STT – Strength Testing Technician (Concrete)
ACI               ACI–- Concrete Field Testing Technician
ACI               ACI – Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician
DEQ-DWQ     Utah Water System Operator/Water District Specialist