Andrew Altizer, MSc. RPA
Owner and Lead Geoscientist
Sterling Geoscientific is a veteran-owned startup founded by Andrew Altizer, a disabled veteran with a strong foundation in marine geosciences. With a degree in Archaeology and a Master’s in Geosciences from Texas A&M University, Andrew brings over 7 years of experience in conducting high-priority and complex maritime projects. His expertise lies in managing technically demanding operations that require precision and strategic problem-solving, ensuring successful outcomes in challenging environments. As a dedicated father, Andrew is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the world we live in, striving to create sustainable solutions that benefit both current and future generations.
Experience:
Andrew leads all field and reporting operations at S-GEO. Below is a selection of notable projects he has contributed to:
• Galveston Bay Sub Sea Cable (2025): Contract awarded to SGEO, Project Manager for Phase 1 Submerged Cultural Resources Assessment.
• Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (2024): Party Chief and MetOcean Geoscientist for Dominion Energy’s acoustic monitoring deployments.
• Vineyard Mid-Atlantic (2023): Lead Geoscientist performing QA/QC on geophysical and archaeological data.
• NCDOT Nine Foot Shoal (2023): Maritime archaeological survey and data interpretation for the North Carolina DOT.
• FDOT District Two (2023): Principal Investigator for maritime cultural survey and analysis in Duval County, FL.
• Ørsted Ocean Wind 02 (2023): Cultural resource support and reporting for offshore wind farm in New Jersey.
• Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind (2023): Lead geoscientist on windfarm export cable corridor in NY/NJ.
• Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (2022): Geoscientist for recovery project in Trinidad and Tobago.
• Queen Isabella Reef Project (2022): Maritime archaeological survey for Texas Parks & Wildlife.
• Pelican Key, Mississippi (2022): Phase I cultural resource survey for Mississippi DMR.
• St. Johns County, Florida (2022): Remote sensing analysis for USACE dredge corridor survey.
• Revolution Wind (2022): MARA analysis and QMA services for offshore wind surveys.
• NASA Environmental Assessment, Puerto Rico (2019): Orbital remote sensing of mangrove habitats.
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