June NJSPE Update
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UPCOMING CE EVENT

Four Credit Webinar for PE's in NJ, NY, PA

Tuesday, June 30, 2020
8:45 am - 1:15 pm

Offering up to 4 PDH credits!

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
Zoom Webinar with moderator. Participants will be sent the webinar link one to two days before so they can log on and be sure they are compatible.

TOPICS INCLUDE:
- Construction Quality Assurance and Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for the Goethals Bridge Replacement
Learn how the Goethals Bridge Replacement Project required innovations in monitoring permitting, quality assurance, resource tracking, and Construction Engineering and Inspection scheduling.

- Ethics for Professional Engineers

NJSPE Member Rate - 2 classes: $145
NJSPE Member Rate - 1 class: $80
Non-Member Rate - 2 classes: $195
Non-Member Rate - 1 class: $110

CAPACITY IS LIMITED! REGISTER NOW TO SECURE YOUR SPOT

FULL PROGRAM INFO, CLICK HERE


Congratulations to our New Executive Committee

Joseph A. Mancini, PE
President
Robert V. Kiser, PE 
Past President
William Delisky, PE
President-Elect
Erica Vigliorolo, EIT
Vice President
Tejal Patel, PE
Treasurer
Jeffrey Laux, PE
Secretary
Brian Van Nortwick, PE
NJSPE Director at Large
Mark Shourds, PE, F.NSPE
NSPE Delegate  
Lawrence Powers, Esq.
Counsel
Joe Simonetta, CAE
Executive Director



NJSPE Would like to Welcome its Newest Members:
Malcolm V. Bryson (EI/EIT)
JMT

Stephanie Hartson (EI/EIT)
Langan

Robert Campbell Klockner, PE
Keller - North America

Richard Peter Ramirez, PE
Richard Peter Ramirez, LLC

Joseph  J. Zarriello, PE
KS Engineers, P.C.



Kelly J.  Franco  (Student)
Passaic County Community College

Michael  J. Hayde (Student)
Pennsylvania State University

Anthony Palumbo (Student)
Stevens Institute of Technology

Justin M. Tang (Student)
Drexel

Saeed Vasebi (Student)
Stevens Institute of Technology




Reduced Cost Ethics Training for Professional Engineers
To help our members meet their requirements, the New Jersey Society of Professional Engineers has launched a new online ethics training for professional engineers at a reduced cost. 

This two-hour online video, presented by the NJSPE counsel Larry Powers, will provide you with the two credits required for the ethics portion of your professional engineer license. Once the video is viewed in its entirety, you will be e-mailed a certificate proving you have met this licensing requirement.  READ MORE
 

NJSPE Member Renewals
If you have received your renewal and are paying by Purchase Order or Voucher, please send all paper work to NJSPE for a signature.  You can mail it to NJSPE, 414 River View Plaza, Trenton, NJ 08611 or you can fax it to 609-393-9891. Thank you for your membership!


Job Opportunities
Mechanical Engineer/Industrial Mechanic/Millwright General Manager
20,000 sq. ft. machine and fabrication shop with mobile cranes to 110 ton, heavy service truck fleet with contracts for Water and Waste Water Treatment Plants, Multi housing authority mechanical trades maintenance, welding, rigging, pump, motor and gearbox rebuilding. Must have 10 years previous hands on experience in Millwright and related trades with AS in Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical/Civil Engineering minimum or 5 years experience as a Mechanical Engineer for a similar company and BSME. Good driving record. Pr-employment drug and physical screening required. Must have clean legal record for back ground check by Mercer County Sheriffs Office.
Salary plus benefits to include 401K, Holiday, Vacation, Medical, Uniforms, etc.
Starting salary $95,000.00/year with advancement to Full Partner/Owner possible for the right person.
Contact to Apply
Gary M. Hochschild
609-396-4751 ext. 301

Electrical Test Engineer
Location: Passaic County
Primary Duties
- Test microprocessor controlled power conversion equipment
- Determine software procedural changes, tools, materials and equipment. 
- Install circuits for electrical low voltage systems. 
- Wire new equipment according to Wiring Diagrams and troubleshoot existing systems. 
- Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by Supervisor. 
- Repair electronic components using electronic test equipment and replacement parts 
- Diagnose and repair and/or replace damaged or broken wires, cables and faulty electrical components of machines such as relays, switches, and control panels.
Preferred
- Must be able to solely and safely lift and move materials weighing up to 75 pounds. 
- Knowledge of test equipment to include oscilloscope, multi-meters, digital analyzers, battery analyzers, frequency meters, and decibel meters. 
- Must be computer literate with Windows. 
- Work overtime as needed.
Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be willing to travel when required
Benefits:
- Medical Coverage
- 401K
- Vacation (2 weeks)
Contact to Apply:
Francine Van Heusen
973-812-0842



INDUSTRY INSIGHT                                                                         
Interior approves plan for the largest solar project in U.S. history
Power Engineering

U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt signed the Record of Decision (ROD) for Solar Partners XI, LLC to construct a 690-MW photovoltaic (PV) solar electric generating facility and ancillary facilities near Las Vegas.
READ MORE

Coronavirus fallout could increase multifamily construction demand in suburbs
Construction Dive

A new report from Moody's Analytics finds that the crisis could result in more people moving away from big cities like New York, Los Angeles and Chicago to smaller towns like Madison, Wisconsin, and Durham, North Carolina.  
Switching from aluminum to zinc alloys could improve sustainability of automotive parts
TechXplore

A new study reveals that switching from aluminum to zinc alloys in the production of automotive parts could greatly enhance their longevity and sustainability.   


New research leads to lighter and greener bridges
Science Daily

A recently completed research project revealed the potential for reducing material used for a suspension bridge deck by more than 25 per cent -- meaning a saving of up to 30 per cent of CO2 emissions. 


NSPE NEWS                                                                                       
New Jersey Transit issues $5.8 billion plan lacking funding
nspe.org

New Jersey Transit outlined $5.8 billion in capital spending over five years with no clear funding source. Governor Phil Murphy said he was pushing for borrowing and far-from-certain federal cash tied to the pandemic recovery.
Sustainable energy future looks bright
nspe.org

Researchers have created a new chemical compound that can bolster the efficiency of and support the sustainable manufacturing of electronic devices, including solar panels and smartphones. The compound is made from zirconium, which is much more abundant and easier to gain access to than precious metals, such as iridium and ruthenium. 


Gateway Tunnel could get funding from new House bill
nspe.org

Long-sought federal funding for the Gateway Tunnel would be included in a five-year, $500 billion transportation bill proposed by House Democrats. The measure would set U.S. transportation policy and would replace the existing law scheduled to expire Sept. 30.

Education, flexibility and opportunity: How engineers and architects are handling the post-coronavirus crisis
nspe.org

Two months ago, ArchDaily asked readers how coronavirus is affecting their daily lives and received more than 600 responses on changes in work routine, communication, construction site, project management among others. Here are their replies. 


EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE                                           

Joseph A. Mancini, PE
President
Robert V. Kiser, PE 
Past President
William Delisky, PE
President-Elect
Erica Vigliorolo, EIT
Vice President
Tejal Patel, PE
Treasurer
Jeffrey Laux, PE
Secretary
Brian Van Nortwick, PE
NJSPE Director at Large
Mark Shourds, PE, F.NSPE
NSPE Delegate  
Lawrence Powers, Esq.
Counsel
Joe Simonetta, CAE
Executive Director


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