Hayden Fischer

Principal Engineer / Chief Technical Officer 
Built Environment
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720.440.5982 

Hayden Fischer is a Principal Engineer and Chief Technical Officer with Aperture, bringing over a decade of experience in civil and geotechnical engineering, hydrology, hydrogeology, and forensic investigation. His work focuses on numerical modeling, geospatial analysis, and advanced data visualization to evaluate complex site conditions and support litigation and engineering consulting projects. Mr. Fischer specializes in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, expansive and collapsible soils, groundwater monitoring, slope stability, and automated remote monitoring systems. He delivers technically rigorous analysis and innovative solutions that support informed decision-making for clients and project teams. 

Hayden's Expertise

  • Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling 
  • Drainage and flatwork analysis 
  • Expansive and collapsible soils evaluation 
  • Geophysical modeling and analysis 
  • Groundwater monitoring and modeling 
  • Geospatial analysis and remote sensing 
  • Slope stability monitoring and modeling 
  • Automated remote monitoring systems 
  • Mining material estimation and visualization 
  • Forensic engineering and litigation support 

Education

M.S., Hydrological ScienceColorado School of Mines, 2014 

B.S., Geological EngineeringColorado School of Mines, 2013 

Professional Certifications

Professional Engineer (Multi-state licensure) 

Professional Geoscientist (TX) 

UAS Remote Pilot 

Work Experience

Principal Engineer / Chief Technical Officer – Aperture 

Director of Forensic Engineering – Aperture 

Staff Engineer / Graduate Engineer – Aperture 

Engineering Intern – Tetra Tech 

Memberships

American Institute of Professional Geoscientists (AIPG) 

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 

American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) 

Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists (AEG) 

Colorado Association of Geotechnical Engineers (CAGE) 

Colorado Association of Stormwater & Floodplain Managers (CASFM) 

National Ground Water Association (NGWA) 

Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) 

Capabilities

  • Numerical modeling and advanced engineering analysis 
  • Geospatial data visualization 
  • Remote sensing and monitoring technologies 
  • Forensic engineering investigations 
  • Foundation and site performance evaluation 
  • Hydrology and groundwater assessment 

Hayden's Expertise

  • Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling 
  • Drainage and flatwork analysis 
  • Expansive and collapsible soils evaluation 
  • Geophysical modeling and analysis 
  • Groundwater monitoring and modeling 
  • Geospatial analysis and remote sensing 
  • Slope stability monitoring and modeling 
  • Automated remote monitoring systems 
  • Mining material estimation and visualization 
  • Forensic engineering and litigation support 

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