Summer has arrived and with the heat, we have the opportunity to cool off in the lazy river at the JW Marriott in between the sessions. If you have not registered, there is still time to register for the Florida Section Annual Conference!
May was a fantastic month for the ECB, as the 15th Annual ECB Icebreaker broke attendance records and raised $6,000 for our scholarship fund. Scholarship nominees were transmitted to the Florida Section for the opportunity to receive even more scholarships, but you have to attend to find out the results.
June 23 is National Women in Engineering Day and the ECB/YMF is planning a tour of the Brightline Maintenance Facility. If you have not seen this, it is a fascinating operation and well works the time. Celebrate the women engineers in your office on the 23rd and let them know you appreciate them.
Lastly, the ECB is looking for capable candidates for the position of Secretary for the next term (October 2023 to September 2024). If you personally, or someone you know is interested in getting more involved and serving your fellow ASCE members, please contact Corey Bloxam at cbloxam@drmp.com.
Respectfully,
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Tonya S. Mellen, PE
ASCE Florida Section East Central Branch President
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This issue
- Environmental & Water Resources Institute
- Structural Engineering Institute
- Sustainability Committee
- Education Committee
- Younger Member Forum
- Student Chapter Activities
- Employment Opportunities
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15th Annual ASCE Icebreaker Recap
On May 11th, the ECB hosted the 15th Annual Icebreaker at the Orlando Science Center! The event hosted over 330 professionals and raised nearly $6,000 for scholarships and education outreach, making it a record year! Our 2023 Icebreaker Chair Alexis Perry and the planning committee spent four months organizing this event which included food, drinks, networking, raffles, games, and the ASCE Future World Vision VR Experience. A special thank you to the 40+ companies who sponsored this year's event, as well as everyone who attended and helped organize the event!
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ENVIRONMENTAL & WATER RESOURCES INSTITUTE |
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JOINT EWRI-CFAEP LUNCHEON
EWRI and CFAEP will be holding a joint luncheon on June 22nd at the Tap Room at Dubsdread Country Club (549 W Par St Orlando, FL 32804). Dr. Erich Marzolf, Division of Water and Land Resources Director for the St. Johns River Water Management District, will be delivering a 50-minute presentation that highlights the ongoing restoration projects at Lake Apopka to meet current water quality, water supply, habitat, and flood protection missions. This event is approved for 1.0 PDH per ASCE Florida Section.
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The 38th Annual ASCE ECB EWRI Water Resources Seminar
May 12, 2023
Second Harvest Food Bank in Orlando
There were 110 attendees at the seminar, including 10 speakers, 5 exhibitors, and 14 sponsors. Our Gold Sponsors were FEG and Singhofen & Associates. The speaker’s range of topics included
- Impacts from Hurricane Ian (government, municipal and regulatory perspectives),
- FDOT D5 drainage updates,
- Use of drones in tracking harmful algal blooms in the Indian River Lagoon,
- Review of Orange County’s fertilizer ordinance,
- Baffle box performance, and
- Use of Biosorption Activated Media.
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After the seminar, EWRI hosted a networking event for attendees to visit and meet with exhibitors. Balmoral Group and ADS were the Networking Event Sponsors.
Scholarship winners were announced during the Seminar. Congratulations to Madalyn Smith, Embry Riddle, Macey Hatton, UCF, and Mackenzie Hatton, UCF. Each was awarded a $2,000 scholarship by EWRI.
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The next EWRI Committee Meetings will be held on June 13, 2023, and July 11, 2023, from 12 to 1 pm. If you are interested in attending the meeting, please contact Sue Woodbery at swoodbery@gmail.com.
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STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING INSTITUTE |
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July 20, 2023, SEI tour of Durastress Precasting Facility 11325 County Rd 44, Leesburg, FL 34788. The tour is scheduled to start at 9 am at the Facility. Following the tour there will be a short presentation regarding prestress element designs. The location of the presentation is currently being finalized.
Advance notice: SEI presentation by Alexander Caso of Volkert, September 19. Topic: The NASA Causeway Bridge.
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SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
The Sustainability Committee’s core mission and function are to organize and facilitate outreach opportunities allowing the members of the East Central Branch to stay informed and promote sustainable engineering practices. Below are some upcoming events and interesting reads recommended by the committee.
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The Sustainability Committee at the Annual Icebreaker
The Sustainability Committee implemented sustainability practices at the Annual Icebreaker event hosted by the East Central Branch on May 11th at the Orlando Science Center. The Committee coordinated with O-Town Compost for their Green Event services which included coordinating with the caterer in order to process food waste from preparing the food for the event and placing food waste bins to separate compostable waste from recycling and trash. O-Town then turns the food waste into compost. Other sustainability initiatives included reusable cups as well as digital signage to reduce the need for printed itineraries and maps.
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Upcoming Events
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June 22nd – 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Orange County Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting. Board members meet in person. All others join via WebEx. Contact Lori Forsman, Sustainability Programs Manager, Planning Division, (407) 836-5439 or Lori.Forsman@ocfl.net
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Volunteer Opportunity
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! Click here to view all RECON events on Meetup. Click here to view the Facebook page.
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Other News / Resources
Engineering News-Record
City of Orlando Green Development Guide
U.S. Department of Transportation - Federal Highway Administration
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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)
The ASCE ECB Education Committee is seeking nominations of local teachers of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM). The award is open to Pre-K through high school teachers working in public, private, or charter schools within Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter, and Volusia Counties.
This award is to recognize teachers who teach or support STEM in their classrooms. The nomination should include the name of the teacher, their school, and a brief description of their efforts in teaching and/or supporting STEM in the classroom. Please send nominations to Michael Olka at mike.olka@lakecountyfl.gov by August 1st, 2023. The award includes a prize of $250.
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ASCE putting civil engineering back on the big screen with Cities of the Future film
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The film is to be released in October 2023 |
Trailer for Cities of the Future
ASCE Future World Vision
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If you have any questions, or comments about K-12 Outreach or would like to join the committee, please contact Michael Olka molka@lakecountyfl.gov
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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE
Advance Notice for a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion event:
Location
Lake County Agricultural Extension Office in Tavares, FL
Schedule
Fall 2023
Agenda
4-8 hour seminar on ADA accessibility for both roadways and buildings
Brad Bradley (FDOT) & Carey Shepard (FDOT) will present on roadway pedestrian facility accessibility criteria and legal issues w/ robust Q&A.
Tentatively Scott Cannard will present building accessibility requirements.
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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YOUNGER MEMBER FORUM
The goal of the ASCE Younger Member Forum (YMF) is to promote professional development among young engineers. We are keeping busy during the holiday season and we hope you will join us for one of our upcoming events!
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International Women in Engineering Day
Join us to celebrate all the awesome women in engineering! YMF will be hosting a technical tour of the new Brightline Vehicle Maintenance Facility and Orlando Station plus a group lunch all for just $10! This event is open to all members of YMF.
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Summer Soccer League
Join us for our summer soccer team kicking off in July! Our co-ed team will play on Thursdays.
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Summer Kayak Social
Save the date for our summer social in partnership with the ASCE Gainesville Branch YMG! More details coming soon.
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Event Recap
Last week we hosted our annual canned food drive! While we normally host this closer to the holidays, we decided to mix it up this year and try it out as a summer event. We collected 356 pounds of food for Second Harvest Food Bank! Thank you to everyone who joined and donated, and to our sponsor Inwood Consulting Engineers.
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June Update
Students have been preparing for next year throughout the month of May. Additionally, the Sustainable Solutions team has been preparing to go to the National Conference in Wisconsin. Students attended the ASCE Annual Icebreaker at the Orlando Science Center. They got to network with many professionals in the Central Florida Industry and got to enjoy each other’s company as the summer semester began.
To prepare for next year, many different students conducted meetings. Past officers met with recently elected new officers to train them for their position. Additionally, new committees for Steel Bridge and Concrete Canoe met to brainstorm ideas for the 2024 ASCE Conference. Concrete Canoe has also hosted its first-row practice to get a headstart on our row training.
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Environmental or Water Resources Engineer
Drummond Carpenter’s Florida practice is expanding, and we are looking for a talented Environmental or Water Resources Staff Professional to join our firm at our Orlando office. Ideal candidates will have core capabilities needed to provide innovative environmental solutions to assist our municipal, state, and federal clients in areas such as stormwater management, infrastructure design, green infrastructure, water quality studies, ecological studies, flood mitigation strategies, watershed management, environmental permitting, surface water monitoring, and TMDL support.
Position Activities:
- Performing civil and water resources design and analyses
- Developing and peer reviewing hydrologic and hydraulic studies
- Conceptualizing and implementing green stormwater infrastructure solutions for the built environment
- Developing hydrologic and hydraulic models from a range of open source and proprietary software
- Developing water quantity and water quality transport models
- Floodplain mapping
- Urban stormwater water quality monitoring
- Field investigations and sampling
- Construction oversight and administration
- Overseeing the development of construction documents
- Climate change adaptation and resiliency planning
- Geographic Information System (GIS) database design, mapping, and coding
Qualifications:
- At least 2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
- Experience with surface water or groundwater modeling and design software tools such as GIS (ESRI products, QGIS), Autodesk products, ICPR, EPA-SWMM, HEC-RAS, MODFLOW, (preferred)
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
Benefits:
- Excellent healthcare benefits
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Open PTO policy
- 401k with company match
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Lake County Florida is seeking applicants for an Engineer I position with the Public Works Department. The Public Works Department is located at 350 N. Sinclair Ave. Tavares, FL 32778.
Engineer I
Posting Number: 23-03-10-3040
Pay Grade: 22N
Hourly Rate: $25.12 - $40.30
Public Works
Engineering
Design Engineering
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job Summary:
Performs advanced engineering work in the preparation of construction plans, specifications, and engineering reports in support of the County’s capital improvement program. Performs and reviews the engineering design for projects under the supervision of a professional engineer. Interacts with citizens to address requests and complaints. Provides construction engineering inspection support on County and developer projects. Provides support for County’s wastewater program. Responds to special engineering-related concerns. This position 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 a bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, environmental engineering, or a closely related field. Auto CAD 3D experience preferred. Requires one year of related experience or participation in a related internship. Requires a valid Florida driver’s license.
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Engineer II
THIS IS A REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.
EMERGENCY STATUS*: REQUIRED TO REPORT
[*IF REQUIRED TO REPORT: Must report to work for duty outside normally scheduled work hours in response to natural disasters, emergencies, or critical incidents as determined by City Administration.]
Performs difficult professional work related to the management, design, review, construction, and inspection of public works and development projects; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision. Considerable independent judgment and initiative are required in performing assigned tasks thoroughly and without error. Considerable tact and courtesy are required in frequent contact with applicants, developers, contractors, consultants, department managers, the department director, division staff, other department staff, other City departments, City officials, other governmental agencies, and the public. Reports to designated supervisor dependent on position assignment in Utilities or Roads/Stormwater.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
- Performs project management for City capital projects to include the development of project scope, budget, and project schedule from conception through final construction.
- Develops, or assists with the development, and implementation of current, long-range, and/or other department planning projects.
- Manages City construction projects including, but not limited to, water, sewer, and drainage system(s), roadways, sidewalks, parking lots, etc.
- Prepares presentations, as needed; attends meetings to inform citizens and/or City officials about water, wastewater, stormwater, reclaimed water, and transportation-related City projects.
- Reviews development project drawings and reports to ensure compliance with engineering standards.
- Attends pre-application and preconstruction meetings.
- Calculates utility impact fees for development projects and building permits.
- Reviews capital improvement project design drawings and reports, prepares contract documents and facilitates the bidding process.
- Prepares utility capacity letters and creates utility tie-in maps for consultants, developers, and the general public; drafts maps using the digital mapping application currently in use by the Engineering Division; drafts engineering drawings using the appropriate computer-aided design software application as needed; updates the City Utility Map when required.
- Participates in different field inspections (e.g., utility, stormwater, construction) as necessary.
- Prepares engineering drawings, maintains records and files, and responds to citizens’ questions and concerns.
- Coordinates and prepares permit requests for City construction projects to send to the appropriate authoritative agency, such as the St Johns River Water Management District, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and other County and State agencies.
- Coordinates and directs City consultants.
- Assists in the selection of consultants and contractors for various City projects ranging from system surveys to system design, to system construction.
- Develops or assists with the development of engineering design standards.
- Assists the emergency management team as necessary during an emergency event such as a hurricane, tornado, etc.
- Attends meetings to inform citizens of particular City projects.
- Performs related tasks as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in civil engineering or related field is required. Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is also required. Must possess a minimum of four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in civil engineering or a related field. An equivalent combination of training, education, and experience may be considered.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid driver's license (must obtain a Florida driver's license within 30 days of employment) is required. May be required to respond to emergency calls and serve on the City Emergency Management team.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Thorough knowledge of modern principles and practices of civil engineering;
- Thorough knowledge of civil design, construction, maintenance, and cost estimating;
- Thorough knowledge of land and engineering survey systems, methods, and techniques;
- Ability to prepare technical reports pertaining to construction projects;
- Thorough knowledge of professional techniques related to the review of development and construction plans, construction, and capital project management;
- Ability to prepare technical reports;
- Ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information;
- Ability to prepare and present technical information clearly and in an interesting manner to lay groups and the public;
- Ability to manage projects and appropriate priorities;
- Ability to effectively coordinate with other departments;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, city officials, consultants, and the general public;
- Ability to operate modern office equipment such as a personal computer, calculator, fax machine, copy machine, and telephone.
The City of Oviedo Public Works Department is responsible for developing, providing, and maintaining essential infrastructure throughout the City of Oviedo. The Department is divided into three Divisions: Engineering, Operations, and Utilities. The Engineering Division is responsible for the design and construction administration of all Capital Improvement Projects. The Operations Division is responsible for the construction and maintenance of City roadways, sidewalks, and stormwater facilities, as well as provides fleet services for all City vehicles. The Utilities Division is responsible for all plant operations and distribution systems that provide quality potable water, reclaimed water, and sanitary sewer service to the City.
The City of Oviedo Public Works Department is located at 400 Alexandria Blvd, Oviedo, Florida 32765.
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Orange County Government is an employer of choice, embracing innovation, collaboration, and inclusion. Orange County shines as a place to both live and work, with an abundance of world-class golf courses, lakes, miles of trails, and year-round sunshine - all with the sparkling backdrop of nightly fireworks from world-famous tourist attractions. Orange County continues to build a thriving economy and a welcoming community that works for everyone.
Orange County Utilities is one of the largest utility providers in Florida and has been recognized nationally and locally for outstanding operations, efficiencies, innovations, education programs, and customer focus. We provide water and wastewater services to a population of over 720,000 citizens and 75 million annual guests; operate the largest publicly owned landfill in the state; and manage in excess of a billion dollars of infrastructure assets. Our focus is on excellent quality, customer service, innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to employee development. Join us to find more than a job – find a career.
The Engineering Division is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of Chief Engineer in our Utilities Development Engineering Team. This position is responsible for performing highly advanced professional, administrative, and supervisory engineering work. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of the Division Assistant Manager.
Chief Engineer, Engineering Division
Annual Salary
$97,178 Min, $120,245 Mid, $143,312 Max
Starting salary is based on qualifications.
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Sincerely,
Khanh Olka, P.E.
Communications Chair
ASCE East Central Branch
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