James E. Clausner is a private consultant on dredging and navigation issues for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and serves as the coordinator for Strategic Navigation Initiatives. He retired from the Corps in 2009, after 26 years working in coastal engineering, dredging, and navigation. He has considerable expertise in sand bypassing at coastal inlets. Mr. Clausner has experience in evaluating new types of dredging equipment, open ocean management of dredged materials and capping of contaminated sediments. During his last seven years with the Corps, Mr. Clausner served as the Associate Technical Director for Navigation at the Engineer Research and Development Center. Mr. Clausner is a registered professional engineer in the State of Mississippi, a member of the Coastal, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute (COPRI) of ASCE, a member of the Western Dredging Association and a Diplomate of Coastal Engineering from the Academy of Coastal, Ocean, Port and Navigation Engineers, a member of the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (PIANC). Mr. Clausner has authored over 100 reports, conference and journal papers.
James E. Clausner, PE.
Continuing education opportunities

Earn PDHs/CEUs
Upcoming Continuing Education Programs
Explore upcoming live and online programs.
Learn more
In-person and live streaming options
Face-to-face seminars & webcasts
In-depth training on today’s relevant topics in civil engineering.
Learn more and register
April 2023 | PE exam review
Live PE Civil 4-part depth courses
ASCE's PE exam review courses offer you a structured, real-time learning experience with live sessions.
Learn more and register
Newly Released | Now available for purchase
Construction on-demand courses
NEW online construction courses are now available for purchase and presale.
Learn more and register


Advance your career & earn credits
Browse ASCE's comprehensive library of education opportunities and search by technical area, topic, or product.
Search now