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ANNUAL BRANCH AWARD
Do you know an engineer or project within the East Central Florida area that deserves to be recognized? Click the button below to nominate for any of the following categories.
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Deadline to Nominate is April 10th 2024! | |
Please join us for the 16th Annual ASCE Icebreaker! Enjoy appetizers, drinks, and great company. This year the event will take place in the DinoDigs and Our Planet exhibit halls at the Orlando Science Center! Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available! For more information, please visit our registration page. | |
If you are interested in volunteering at this year's Icebreaker, please contact Alexis Perry at aeperry@gecfla.com. Volunteers will receive a discounted ticket price ($30) and extra drink, game & raffle tickets, all for just one hour of volunteer time at the event! | |
Thank you to our 2024 Icebreaker Sponsors and Volunteers! | |
SINKHOLE DE MAYO CHARITY FUNDRAISER | |
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Event Details
Registration: 5 PM at Ten10
Ten10 Brewing: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Grape and The Grain: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The Guesthouse: 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Pour Choice Taphouse: 8:45 PM - 9:30 PM
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Donations
Event Registration $40 (members): Includes 2 drink tickets and a meal
Event Registration $50 (non-members): Includes 2 drink tickets and a meal
Event Sponsor opportunities are available!
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Time: Tuesday, May 7 - 8 to 11 AM
Location: Sea World Ports of Call
Member: $85 | Non-Member: $100
Industry Partner (ASHE, ASCE, DBIA-FL, FTBA, WTS) members: $85
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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE | |
CELEBRATE DIVERSITY MONTH IN APRIL
Did you know April is diversity month? Established in 2004, it’s designated as a time to help diverse people gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of each other. Throughout this month, you’ll have the opportunity to gain a greater appreciation for the diversity that surrounds you.
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If you have any questions, or comments about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion or would like to join the committee, please contact Michael Olka at mike.olka@lakecountyfl.gov | |
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ORLANDO MUNICIPAL THEATER
By Rocio Rodriguez
History and Heritage Committee Chair
The Bob Carr Theater is a historic landmark in the city of Orlando. This property was originally used for the Orange County Fair (currently known as the Central Florida Fair) (see Figure 1). It’s original cost was $175,000 and it’s located at 401 W Livingston St.
The Municipal Auditorium hosted stage productions, organ recitals, beauty pageants, cooking shows, dog shows, fashion shows, Buddy Ebsen Dance recitals, speeches, graduations, Junior League follies, church meetings and briefly served as a movie house.
Over the years, it housed the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Orlando Opera, and the Orlando Ballet. Other notable performers included Elvis Presley, Andy Griffin, Liberace, Nelson Eddy, Grace Moore, and the Florida Theatrical Association. During World War II, the city turned the Municipal Auditorium over to its service men twice a month for dances.
The Orlando Municipal Theater has had many renovations. In 1962 air conditioning was added; from 1975 through 1977, the theater underwent a complete renovation (by local architect Tom Price). The renovation included gutting the interior, installing every other row seating, increasing legroom, improving technical equipment, installing an acoustical shell for orchestral performances, and a larger backstage area. In 1978 the theater was dedicated to the former mayor of the City of Orlando, Bob Carr, who was in office when the renovations had begun. The most significant alteration was the exterior glass shell which enclosed the original brick façade (see Figure 2). The glass shell was considered to honor and preserve the theater’s rich past while elevating it to a more contemporary style. These improvements shifted the focus of the facility to musical and theater productions.
When the Orlando Municipal Auditorium first opened in 1926, Florida was going through a land boom and a massive increase in the population especially in Central Florida. The Auditorium was the first major site for Orlando to host concerts, conventions, plays, and town meetings indoors.
The Bob Carr Theater is also the current home of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra as well as the Florida Youth Symphony Orchestra. It was added to the historic landmark list on May 15, 2017
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References:
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Carr_Theater
[2] https://theclio.com/entry/31755
[3] https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/History/Find-Historic-Landmarks/Orlando-Municipal-Theatre/Orlando-Municipal-Theatre
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ENVIRONMENTAL & WATER RESOURCES INSTITUTE | |
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39th Annual ASCE-ECB EWRI Water Resources Seminar
Please join us for our Annual Seminar on May 17th at the Second Harvest Food Bank. Attendee registration is open.
Note: This event is expected to sell out so register early to reserve your spot. Please reach out to Jennifer Nunn (jnunn@balmoralgroup.us) if you have any questions or would like to Sponsor. Thanks to all of our sponsors!
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New ERP Stormwater Rules: What They Mean for Future Stormwater Management in Florida
Date/Time
Thursday, April 18th, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Location
Virtual (via Zoom)
Description
The Florida Legislature recently passed SB 7040 which ratified updates to the FDEP’s Environmental Resource Permitting program relating to stormwater management. The updates shift the basis for crediting stormwater treatment from technology-based (presumptive) to performance-based and updated nutrient treatment performance standards. This will likely require adjustments to conventional stormwater treatment designs to satisfy the updated criteria within FL, such as the incorporation of Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI). The updated rules also increase requirements for ensuring stormwater system operation and maintenance over time. The UF Institute for Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF IFAS) Center for Land Use Efficiency, in partnership with the Florida-Friendly Landscaping program and The Nature Conservancy-Florida, has developed several publicly available resources to support professionals in these efforts. During this 50-minute presentation, Dr. Eban Bean, PE, will introduce the new ERP stormwater rules and highlight these resources which include GSI maintenance guidance and plant selection materials, a maintenance training program, example projects around Florida, and tools for removing local regulatory barriers. This session is approved for 1.0 PDH per ASCE Florida Section.
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GEO-TECHNICAL ENGINEERING INSTITUTE
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Last week we hosted a hybrid seminar with the UCF Geo-Institute Graduate Student Organization featuring the Cross-USA Lecture on Lateral Resistance of Piles near MSE Walls by Dr. Kyle Rollins.
Be on the lookout for our 2024 scholarship opportunity coming soon!
We will be announcing our next event soon!
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SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
The Sustainability Committee’s core mission and function are to organize and facilitate outreach opportunities, allowing the East Central Branch members to stay informed and promote sustainable engineering practices. Below are some upcoming events and other news recommended by the committee.
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Upcoming Webinars and Events
● April 13, 2024 – 9 am to 1 pm – Orange County Governments Fix It – Don’t Pitch Event Fix It! Don't Pitch It is a unique community event that encourages residents to extend the life of their belongings by having them fixed for free by handy volunteers. By doing so, participants consume fewer resources and help reduce landfill waste. Click Here for More Information and Registration.
● April 10 thru May 1, 2024 – 1000 Friends of Florida – Planning to Protect the Florida Wildlife Corridor free four (4) part online seminar. Click Here for more Information and Free Registration.
● March 6th - 2:00-3:00 PM - Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure Webinar: Leveraging Envision for the LAX Automated People Mover.
Volunteer Opportunities
● Central Florida RECON (CFR) Waterway Cleanup Fleet – CFR RECON is a group of friends and concerned citizens protecting Central Florida’s surface waters and natural environment by removing trash and debris from lakes, rivers, and streams. All those who enjoy canoeing and kayaking and would have a couple of hours are welcome to join upcoming events! The RECON fleet is growing and currently has 9 kayaks available to use at events. Shoreline volunteers are also welcome if you feel the urge to walk instead of being on the water. Click the link to check out upcoming events!
Interesting Reads
● Biobased Asphalt Binders Could Make Roads More Sustainable - Researchers are testing various strategies to make roads cleaner and more sustainable, and biobased asphalt binders such as algae and lignin are already being tested. Click here to read the article
● ASCE Civil Engineering Source: How up-to-date floodplain mapping helps communities enhance disaster resilience - The magnitude of flooding is expected to increase, and affected communities will continue to be socially, economically, and physically vulnerable. How can flood mitigation strategies help improve the resilience of these communities? Click here to read the article
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Join the Committee
If you would like to join the ECB Sustainability Committee, please reach out to our Committee Chair Steve Sommerfeldt. The committee typically meets (virtually) on the last Tuesday of the month during lunch to plan out future activities and ideas related to sustainability. We welcome any new and/or seasoned individuals interested.
Want to hear more? Join the Sustainability Committee mailing list today!
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EDUCATION COMMITTEE
(K-12 OUTREACH)
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Engineers in the classroom
Avalon Elementary May 9, 9 – 11 a.m
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make the Stone Lake Elementary Event a success. The group spent the morning talking with 4th-grade students at the school.
If you would like to volunteer for an Engineer in the classroom event, please contact David Schmitt at dave.schmitt@dseorl.com
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Orlando Science Center – Science Fair Judges
Orlando Science Center is currently seeking judges for their upcoming science competition season. Their competitions at Orlando Science Center provide opportunities for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 to showcase their accomplishments and work toward future careers in STEM.
Competition dates and time commitments are as follows:
- Curtis Kinetic Science Competition | Grades 6th-8th
Competition Day: April 13, 2024
Time: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
If you are interested in volunteering as a judge for any competition, please complete the Google form linked below. More specific information about each competition can be found on the Orlando Science Center website https://www.osc.org/learn/competitions/.
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Creativity Fair at OOTM State Competition
The Creativity Fair at the OOTM State Competition was a huge success that saw 100-200 students engaged in hands-on STEM activities. Thank you to all the ASCE volunteers who came out to help with the Creativity Fair. Anna Long the Florida State Chair sent the message below:
“Can you let everyone know, that the ASCE presence at the OOTM State Tournament was a HUGE hit!! I have received emails, as well as personal comments during the event that having the interactive activities was a great addition. Favorite – the shaking element that they put their “construction” onto. I can’t thank you and the folks enough. I was asked how they could request a copy of Dream Big by a couple of coaches and two parents.
I sure hope that you all will consider being a part of the tournament next year!!
36 teams advancing to the World Finals.”
| ASCE putting civil engineering back on the big screen with Cities of the Future film | The film is to be released in February 2024 | If you have any questions, or comments about K-12 Outreach or would like to join the committee, please contact Michael Olka mike.olka@lakecountyfl.gov | E-Week 2025 is February 16-25. I am excited to announce that the Society of Automotive Engineers has committed to joining the events and celebration. | If you have any questions, or comments about E-Week or would like to join the committee, please contact Michael Olka at mike.olka@lakecountyfl.gov | |
YOUNGER MEMBER FORUM
The goal of the ASCE Younger Member Forum (YMF) is to promote professional development among young engineers. YMF hopes you will join us for some of our upcoming events in the new year.
| Register for our cornhole tournament benefiting Give the Kids the World. For more information about Give Kids the World Foundation please visit their website: https://www.gktw.org/start.php. The event will be on April 13th at the Twisted Handle. Thank you to our sponsor, Geopier. | Join us for a webinar on April 17th, benefitting EWB-FLs water supply projects in Nepal and Guatemala. The topic will discuss the engineering of demolition. Thank you to our presenter, Aron Mandelbaum, P.E. | Join us for an Advanced Drainage Systems plant tour on April 18th in Winter Garden. 1 PDH credit will be given to all attendees. | |
Recap
One of our YMF members was able to attend the ASCE Legislative Fly-In. The member had a great experience!
| YMF members got together to enjoy a Solar Bears game. The Solar Bears brought home the win. Thank you to our sponsor SESI Consulting Engineers. |  |  | |
April Monthly Report
Although the past month was focused primarily on preparing and competing in the 2024 Southeast Symposium, we still wanted to keep other parts of the chapter running. For instance, many students attended the departments Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering (CECE) Career Fair. This was a great opportunity for students to talk to companies directly, and to see what opportunities are out there! Additionally, we held a General Body Meeting that was sponsored by DMRP! Students were able to learn more about DRMP and their role in the civil engineering field. Our conference captain held a required meeting about the upcoming symposium at this event as well. Finally, after many various meetings and practices for all of the competitions, our chapter was able to compete! Students were able to show off their hard work while having fun and meeting many other professionals. Some standouts are our first placements for competitions - Jacobs Solutioneering, Geowall, and Concrete Canoe Technical Proposal and Technical Presentation. Additionally, our chapter ranked 4th place overall! We are grateful to all our advisors and sponsors for assisting us with the various competitions.
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Senior Highway Engineer
KCG Transportation Services (KCGTS) is currently seeking a professional with the skills and passion to excel within their areas of expertise and a desire to experience notable career advancement within our company. If you have a desire to serve clients with excellence, innovation, and responsiveness and you aspire to grow into project management and/or chief engineer roles – we are looking for you!
KCGTS has immediate openings for a skilled and motivated Senior Highway Engineer with FDOT roadway design experience. This position involves hands-on design and the ability to work well within a team environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
Perform design and plan development tasks for transportation-related projects from preliminary to final design. Develop specifications, and cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages. Participate in project decisions regarding technical approach, budget, and schedule. Interact with colleagues and clients to ensure successful project delivery. Engage in business development activities. Experience working on FDOT projects is required. We seek an individual who is motivated to learn, grow, and seek out new project responsibilities.
Job Requirements
Minimum 10 years of highway project engineering experience. Experience should include the development of FDOT construction plans for highway projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Registered Professional Engineer in Florida.
- Experience working on FDOT projects is required (and with District 5 a plus).
- Experience with MicroStation and Geopak is required.
- Experience with OpenRoads is also valuable.
- Drainage design and permitting experience is a plus.
- Experience in business development a plus – client engagement, LOR’s, Interviews/ presentations, negotiations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Our success is created by our people. If you have the drive and experience it takes to achieve design excellence and exceptional project performance – contact us. We are seeking an innovative and motivated professional to join our dynamic team.
Interested applicants should send a resume along with a brief cover letter to Frank Caruso, PE, fecaruso@kcgcorp.com
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ROADWAY DESIGNER II
Job Details
Posting Number: 23-12-15-3266
Pay Grade: 22N (Salary: $26.12 - $41.51 per hour)
Agency / Dept. / Office: Public Works - Engineering - Design Engineering
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job Summary
The essential functions of the position include writing legal descriptions, reviewing legal descriptions, entering and maintaining property information in GIS for the Right of Way Section, performing property vacations, assisting with property title reviews, and assisting with property acquisition. The position is responsible for creating maps and GIS solutions for resolving business/operational problems, collecting and maintaining GIS data, troubleshooting technical problems, providing professional customer service at all times, and performing related work as assigned. The position is also responsible to acquire right-of-way (ROW) through donation or purchase for road construction operations, stormwater, trails and other projects of the Public Works Department.
May be required to assist with emergency support functions in the event of a declared emergency and/or any other emergency duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Requires an Associate’s degree in civil or transportation engineering, urban planning or a closely related field with four years of related experience or six years experience in Stormwater Design and Road Design.
Requires a valid Florida driver’s license. AutoCAD certification preferred.
Apply HERE
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