Independent Foundation Engineers, Inc., (IFE) was formed by geotechnical engineers as an alternative for homeowners and commercial property owners needing foundation inspections, soil testing, and related work from qualified and independent engineers. Learn more about what we do.

Robert Paddock, B.S., M.Eng., P.E.
Principal Engineer

Robert Paddock has over twenty-five years of experience and three degrees in geotechnical engineering. His work has been published in several professional and technical journals. Mr. Paddock is a registered professional engineer in the State of Texas.

His duties with IFE include foundation analysis and remediation design, which may include supplemental support and drainage design.
 

Edward Scoular, B.S., M.S., P.E.
Principal Engineer

Edward Scoular has over twenty-five years of engineering experience in a variety of industries with an emphasis on earth sciences. These industries include mining, foundation remediation, retaining wall construction, landslide analysis and geotechnical engineering.

Mr. Scoular specializes in engineer evaluations of foundations, foundation design, retaining wall design and forensic investigation. He is a registered professional engineer in the State of Texas and also in Canada.
 

Robbie Paddock
AutoCAD Technician

Robbie Paddock has several years of experience in AutoCAD drawing. His duties include converting field drawings of foundation inspections into final drawings for reports, as well as assisting in the production of reports used for the filing with various municipalities for building permits.

He is also an avid Orienteer, and competes nationally and internationally on the USA Team, and is currently ranked #1 in the USA.
 

Grant Scoular
AutoCAD Technician

Grant Scoular is an honors high school graduate. He has five years experience as an AutoCAD Technician. He started doing AutoCAD drawings as a part time job in high school and is now an engineering student.
 

Aaron Marquette
AutoCAD Technician

Aaron Marquette has several years experience producing AutoCAD drawings and assisting with reports for IFE.

He is also an aspiring filmmaker, and one of his recent productions has been featured at several film festivals, and won “Best Production Value” at a major festival in California.
 

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