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Ronald M. Colas,
PE, SI, FES Fellow
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Our strength lies in our membership size, unity, shared goals, and commitment to advancing and defending our members’ interests and the engineering profession. | |
The Future of Engineering is made stronger every legislative session by our members’ commitment to personally visit lawmakers at the Capitol with follow-ups in their local districts.
This past January 9-11, 2024, were Professional Engineers Legislative Days. Our Board of Directors and members visited with legislators in Tallahassee to lobby against bills that impact our profession, licensure, and industry.
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MATHCOUNTS® Chapter Winners Advance to State Competition | |
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Middle school students across Florida have been competing in chapter MATHCOUNTS competitions throughout January and February, with winners earning entry to the state competition on March 29, 2024, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld.
Congratulations to all the winners, and good luck at the State level. The future of engineering looks bright!
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Engineering Florida Wants to See You "Out & About" | |
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The next issue of Engineering Florida, the statewide magazine for Florida’s engineering industry, will be circulated this spring.
We want to feature YOU. Send us your candid photos while you are "out & about" at engineering-related events, and you may see yourself in print! Chapter meetings, social get-togethers, professional events, we want to include them all.
Simply email us your photos telling us who is pictured and when and where the event occurred.
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Why You Should Advertise in Engineering Florida | |
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The deadline to advertise in the Sustainability issue of Engineering Florida is this Friday, March 1, 2024, but you have until March 15 to send us the artwork.
Brought to you by FES, ACEC FL, FLASCE, ASHE, FSEA, and SMPS Florida Chapters, the circulation of 10,000 comprises A/E/C industry professionals and includes key leaders from both public and private sectors. Plus all ads in the digital version are clickable and take your clients right where you want them to be - your website!
You will receive a 5% discount if you advertise in 4 issues.
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I-4 Moving Florida Forward Industry Forum | |
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You are invited to the Corridors Program I-4 Industry Forum at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport featuring FDOT Leadership, a presentation and panel discussion, and access to the exhibit hall. Space is limited.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
1:00 - 5:00 pm EST
Email any questions to the Corridors Program at CO-CorridorsProgramOffice@dot.state.fl.us.
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Send Us Your Nominations for the FES Annual Awards | |
FES offers the opportunity for professional recognition through its various awards programs. Winners are recognized at the Annual Conference. Nominations are made through your local chapter, and deadlines are quickly approaching! | |
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FDOTConnect Virtual Training Lab: Traffic Plans (Signing, Pavement Markings & Lighting) | |
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This 2-day training course will introduce participants to Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD)CONNECT Edition – FDOT Traffic Tools developed for OpenRoads Technology specifically for FDOT projects using the FDOTCONNECT Workspace.
This training lab will be utilizing the 2024 FDOT Traffic Plans Course Guide.
March 20-21, 2024
8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST each day
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Help Raise Funds for FELI Class of 2024 Projects | |
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Register for the FELI Sporting Clay Shoot Charity Tournament supporting the Class of 2024 projects:
• Construction Career Days Learning Lab
• AASHTO Stem Outreach Solutions
• Feeding Florida Food Bank Network
• FELI Scholarship Fund
April 12, 2024
Tenoroc Public Shooting Sports, Lakeland, FL
Sponsorships are available.
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Engineering Florida Podcast New Episode Available | |
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Another Engineering Florida Podcast is available! This episode features Eric M. Jimenez, PE, PMP, CCM, Chair of Florida Engineers in Construction (FECON), and recipient of the FES 2023 Engineer of the Year Award. Jiménez shares his strong beliefs in family and education for tomorrow’s future engineers.
He also discusses how the aviation/aerospace industry has been one of the major focuses of his career with the Orlando South Terminal, a very visible tribute to engineering skills and techniques.
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Scholarships Available from FES Practice Sections | |
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We are pleased to announce the availability of various scholarships from the Florida Engineers in Education (FEE), the Florida Professional Engineers in Construction (FECON), the Florida Professional Engineers in Industry (FPEI), and the Florida Professional Engineers in Government (FPEG) Practice Sections.
FECON Scholarship - $1,000
FPEI Scholarship - $500
FPEG Fellowship - $1,000
Due April 19, 2024
FEE Scholarship - $500
Due June 1, 2024
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Invest in the Engineering Profession | | |
To be competitive in an increasingly uncertain climate, it is critical that the members of FES and ACEC Florida participate in the political process through meaningful PAC engagement. Donors enjoy a host of benefits throughout the year, including access to special events, donor acknowledgment gifts, and recognition. Those interested in supporting our efforts to advance the goals of engineers and engineering firms may do so in the following ways: | |
Questions? Email Laura Heiselman, Director of Government & Political Affairs. | |
Rule Change Affects Engineering Graduate Students | |
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Effective Jan. 30, 2024, the Florida Board of Professional Engineers allows applicants seeking licensure as Professional Engineers in Florida to count both full-time work experience and up to 12 months of experience equivalents earned while enrolled part-time in a graduate engineering program culminating in a master’s or doctorate degree.
For this to apply, students must be enrolled fewer than 12 hours per semester while earning their graduate degrees.
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FES is proud to welcome this month's new members to our network of over 3,000 professional engineers to enhance successful career paths and providing opportunities to network with engineers in their local communities.
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NEW MEMBERS BY CHAPTER
BROWARD
Paul Bajere, PE
Javier Jimenez
Lisa M. Dykstra
Omrie Mondesir Reng, ASCE, MRICS, PMP, BAPE, APESL
CALUSA
Miguel Medrano
CENTRAL FLORIDA
Eduardo Nazario Rodriguez
Gerald Rooks
NORTHEAST FLORIDA
Alan Harris
Chris LeSage
PALM BEACH
Brandon Bagoo
TAMPA
Craig Wells, PE, ENV SP
NEW STUDENT MEMBERS
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Hannah Hodge
Florida International University
Yoel Capote
Sophia Esquivel
Alexander Isaac
Stephen Sadare
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New STUDENT MEMBERS CON'T
Florida Polytechnic University
Matthew Baker
Adriana Bottega
Bryon Catlin
William Gensel
James Goslee
Justin Haas
Andrea Lee
Riley Orr
Luis Felipe Ramanzini
Rebecca Robinson
Gabriella Rodriguez
Mara Wallace
Miami-Dade College
Nicole Haspil
Alberto Sclocchi
Palm Beach State College
Nikolas Rodriguez Trissler
Marc Lory Thegenice
St. Petersburg College
Peter Wengjen
University of West Florida
Brody Hollensteiner
Valencia College
Robert Kennedy
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Fermin A. Diaz, PE
February 13, 1954 - February 6, 2024
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Fermin A. Diaz, PE, past President of the Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers (FICE) and FES Fellow. Fermin was a founding member and alumni of the first class of the Florida Engineering Leadership Institute (FELI) program and a recipient of the prestigious Governor A.W. Gilchrist Award. His contributions to the engineering field were immense, leaving an indelible mark on projects and communities alike. Fermin's dedication, expertise, and passion will be greatly missed, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of engineers.
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Roger Jeffery, PE, LEED AP
January 14, 1953 - January 9, 2024
With a heavy heart, we inform you of the passing of Roger Jeffery, PE, former Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers (FICE) Structural Engineering Committee Chair and a respected member of our engineering community. Roger dedicated his career to advancing the field of engineering and left a lasting impact on the Board of Directors of both ACEC Florida and FES. With his profound expertise and unwavering commitment, Roger contributed significantly to numerous projects and was the 2019 recipient of FES' Outstanding Service to the Engineering Profession award. Roger also served three years on the Governor’s Building Codes Study Commission, demonstrating exemplary leadership and innovation.
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