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Summer is in full swing and a great time to enjoy the Sunshine State's beaches and waters. It's also a great time to consider your involvement with ASCE. Among the many activities and events coming up (as discussed within), the East Central Branch is looking to fill the incoming
Secretary position for the next term (Sept 2019 thru Sept 2020). Being involved with ASCE provides career building networking and professional development opportunities while also strengthening the civil engineering profession. If you personally, or someone you know, is interested in the Secretary position or getting more involved with ASCE, please let me or one of the other Board Members know.
Sincerely,
Steve Sommerfeldt, PE, CFM, ECB President
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The purpose of this section is to shine a "Spotlight" on volunteer members, within ECB, that are known to go out of their way, above and beyond expectations. This month's Spotlight is shining on Ms. Rocio Rodriguez, P.E. Read below on how her involvement with ECB is making a difference.
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Rocio Rodriguez, P.E. |
Rocio Rodriguez has worked in the heavy industry all of her career. She is originally from Costa Rica where she earned her Licentiate degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Costa Rica. In 1998 she came to the US and obtained her Master of Science degree in Structural Engineering from the University of Kansas. After graduating with her Master's degree she started working at Black & Veatch in Overland Park, KS. After moving to Orlando in 2010 she worked at Siemens Gamesa designing towers for wind mills all over the world. Being a fairly new industry, there has been a lot of learning in the design process. She was part of the team that designed the first concrete wind tower in the US for the Mid-American Energy company. The tower currently stands at 115 [m] in height in Adams County, Iowa, and is one of the tallest wind towers currently installed in the US (https://youtu.be/qXN1UAv1anQ).
Rocio has been an active member of the ASCE since 2016, the same year she won the second place of the ASCE's dream big contest (https://youtube/lmSsrHHCvcI). She has volunteered with the ASCE East Central Branch since 2017 as the History and Heritage chair. She also enjoys volunteering whenever possible at her children's schools, talking about engineering and helping with the science fair.
Currently, she lives in Orlando with her husband, 3 children, 3 parakeets, and 2 chinchillas. She enjoys outdoors activities and loves to race in triathlon. If Rocio sounds like someone you'd enjoy having part of your design team, you're in luck! Rocio recently parted ways with her previous employer and is currently seeking new opportunities as a structural engineer. Rocio's profile is available on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/rocio-rodriguez-bb29b246) if you'd like to learn more and/ or get in contact with her.
Next time you see Rocio, please help us thank her for her outstanding service. Also, if you are aware of an ECB member deserving to be in the Spotlight, please let a branch officer know so they can be properly recognized in a future Spotlight.
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Government & Public Relations
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed
HB 827/ SB 616 into law. This bill impacts
the process of obtaining a Professional Engineering License and how Professional Engineers conduct business. Significant to those pursuing a P.E. License, the bill will
allow graduates with Bachelors of Science Degree to sit for the P.E. Exam prior to acquiring 4-years of professional experience. This does not remove the 4-year requirement from obtaining a professional engineering license. States like South Carolina have already adopted similar policies. The bill goes into effect
October 1st, 2019.
The Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE) must draft rules to implement the changes required by HB 827 / SB 616. The Chair of the FBPE asked ASCE (and FES) to recruit members to assist the Board in this effort. At their June meeting the Board created four subcommittees to do this:
- Null & Void (process to reinstate a license which has become null & void)
- Engineering Technology (process to license graduates with a degree in Engineering Technology)
- Certificate of Authorization (process to register firms practicing engineering)
- special Inspector (revise process to license Threshold Inspectors)
To volunteer our members should contact Zana Raybon (rraybon@fbpe.org) 850.521.0500, FBPE Executive Director.
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History & Heritage Committee Chair
Built in
1886 by
Joseph Bumby Sr., this late Victorian commercial style structure (one of Florida's first non-wooden buildings) was used as a hardware business until 1966, after 80 years of operation by the Bumby family.
Joseph Bumby and his wife moved to America from England in 1873. They were one of the first families in the Orlando area. They bought a land of 160 acres that stretched from Summerlin to the Executive airport. He grew oranges and delivered mail between Orlando and Mellonville (now Sanford). To supply the community with its agricultural needs Mr Bumby built a wooden one-story building at the northwest corner of West Church and Gertrude Street. In 1886 he started his hardware enterprise.
Joseph Bumby was one of Orlando's most beloved pioneers. When Joseph Bumby died, the Hardware store passed to his six sons, and it stayed in business until 1966.
Figure 1 shows how the structure looked back in 1960 and how it looks nowadays. As can be seen, the facade has not been modified significantly.
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| Figure 1: Bumby Hardware store in 1960 vs 2019[1] |
The Bumby Hardware Store was built along a couple of other structures also built by Joseph Bumby Sr.
Figure 2 shows these structures and some of their interior details.
Visiting the Bumby Block, as was known back in the day, made me feel like traveling back in time, with the brick street, the almost unchanged facades, and the typical smell of old structures. If you happen to be around the downtown area, stop by the area to check this beautiful historical place!
The building was designated
a landmark in 1978.
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| Figure 2: Other structures in the famous "Bumby Block". Internal details of these buildings show beautiful wooden details. |
[1] http://www.cityoforlando.net/city-planning/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2017/01/BumbyHardware-Store.pdf
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How Geogrids can Supplement Asphalt and Aggregates to Extend Pavement Life
Please join us on June 25th for our next technical luncheon by Rob Adamson, P.E., South Area Engineer for Tensar International Corporation (www.tensarcorp.com). Rob's presentation will be on How Geogrids can Supplement Asphalt and Aggregates to Extend Pavement Life. The presentation will introduce the unique function of geogrids in pavements and will then focus on how to implement geogrids into a paved roadway design, or into an unpaved access road or haul road design. We will first discuss how to economically establish an effective subgrade to build on, then go into how geogrids work in conjunction with various aggregate and asphalt materials and thicknesses to provide a longer lasting and more reliable pavement section (based on AASHTO 93 Design Methodology). We will discuss the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers laboratory testing at Vicksburg and the general importance of lab testing, and then transition into the importance of field verifying the lab data through APLT (Accelerated Plate Load Testing) to validate that actual pavement performance is as good as or better than designed, and to build confidence when designing with geogrids in pavements.
Be on the lookout for more information about future luncheons and seminars presented by the ASCE ECB Geo-Institute.
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The
Pile Driving Contractors Association (PDCA -
www.piledrivers.org) will be holding their
2019 Annual Conference and Expo at the
Four Seasons Resort in Orlando between
July 9th and 12th. In conjunction with the conference, there will be a one-day workshop on Pile Driving QA/QC for Engineers, Contractors, and Inspectors. Additional information about the course can be found on the conference website:
http://www.pdcaexpeerience.com/short-course-schedule-2/
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Structural Engineering Institute
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Static LiDAR Data for Bridge Inspection and Management
Please join us for
Static LiDAR Data for Bridge Inspection and Management
to learn
how
to utilize static LiDAR sensors for bridge evaluation and management. The course
will
instruct
and inform
the attendee
about
customizable platform, challenges and advantages, accuracy analysis, project coverage (including potential gaps and overlaps), data merging
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and seamless product delivery.
Course Topic
- Key Factors to Determining the Right Remote Sensing Tool
- Applications of Remote Sensing for Bridge Health Monitoring
- Advantages of Static LiDAR
- 3D Project Delivery
Speaker
Matthew R. LaLuzerne, PSM
Vice President | Surveying and Mobile LiDAR Operations Director, GPI Geospatial, Inc.
Mr. LaLuzerne oversees the day-to-day operations of the survey and mobile LiDAR, projects. He has an extensive background with a variety of survey services, including mobile, aerial and static LiDAR, traditional ground survey, and utility. Mr. LaLuzerne is experienced in managing multi-serviced projects and contracts, scheduling resources, meeting schedule deadlines and budgetary constraints, and finding innovative techniques to increase efficiency and quality control processes.
Mr. LaLuzerne is heavily involved in leading GPI's successful collaboration with FDOT in providing merged data from multiple sources for one final deliverable to the Department Statewide.
When
June 18th, 11:30 - 2.00
Where
GPI Geospatial, Inc.
423 S Keller Road Suite 300
Orlando, FL 32810
Cost
$15
per person
Lunch will be catered by 4 Rivers BBQ. Anyone with special dietary needs should contact Mike Olka by 12PM 6/16/2019.
Contact
Mike Olka
molka@omengineer.com
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Transportation & Development Institute
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Please join TD&I for the Wekiva Sections 5 & 6 Construction Site Visit to learn about the progress of this project.
After an enjoyable lunch served in the field trailer and project presentations by the CEI Staff, a tour of the actual construction of
Wekiva Sections 5 & 6 will be conducted.
Roadway and Bridge construction sites will be visited. After finishing lunch, the tour itself should take 2-3 hours. Everyone should be on their way home by 4:00 PM. Please bring safety vest and hard hat if possible (a limited number of safety vests and hard hats will be available).
ATTENDANCE WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 25 WHO RSVP.
This is truly an exciting time, and you don't want to miss this luncheon.
When
Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where
RS&H Field Trailer
29102 Country Road 46A
(Just north of SR 46)
Sorrento, FL
Cost
$20
Contact
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Drive Automated Vehicles Forward
Register Now for the Automated Vehicles Symposium | July 15-18 |
Orlando, FL
Join more than 1,800 professionals from the automated vehicles industry at the Automated Vehicles Symposium. If you are a part of an AV engineering team, conducting research and development for the future of automated vehicles or simply want to discover the latest AV technology, trends and timely topics that will propel this industry forward, then this event is for you.
The Automated Vehicles Symposium is where you will find all that's new and coming next in the world of automated vehicles, including:
- 200+ Speakers
- 80 Posters
- 30+ Breakouts
- Groundbreaking technology from 50+ exhibitors
- Infinite networking opportunities
Contact
Tom Caffery, PE, ENV SP
tcaffery@drmp.com
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The summer is almost upon us and below is a list of summer camps looking for volunteers as well what is happening this month.
Summer programs
- Gains in Education for Mathematics and Science (GEMS)
- Summer Institute - Computer Science
- Camp Connect I
- Summer Institute - Competitive Programming
- Camp Connect II
- Summer Institute Biology
- Cyber Camp
- Melrose Place at Main Library
- Teen Life
Events this month for fundraising for the community
Children's Safety Village of Central Florida Golf Tournament at Shingle Creek Golf Club at 9939 Universal Boulevard in Orlando, on Friday June 21, 2019 at 8 am to 1 pm, which raises money for the non profit children's safety village which brings students and school across central Florida to learn safety information.
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YMF June 2019 Social- Happy Hour and Escape Room
You are invited to the YMF June Social- Happy Hour and Escape Game, at Tactical Brewing Company and A Narrow Escape. You will meet other young engineering professionals while enjoying food, drinks, and an escape game (if you choose). The YMF will pick up the tab on some appetizers and your first drink.
Contact Tim McCormick
timothym@harriscivilengineers.com
407-428-2654
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12th Annual ASCE Icebreaker
Please join us for the
12th Annual ASCE Icebreaker!
Last year's event raised over $6,000 for student scholarships and education outreach. The event has grown to over 300 attendees and it would not be possible without your support. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you again this year!
When
Thursday, July 11, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Where
Orlando Science Center - Dino Digs and Our Planet
777 E Princeton Street
Orlando, FL 32803
Individual Registration Details
Registration (between June 2 and July 1)
- Individual: $30 per person
- Group of 5 or more: $25 per person
Late Registration (After July 2nd)
Walk-Up (After July 8th)
Registration Includes:
- 2 drink tickets (additional drink tickets available for purchase)
- Appetizers and Dessert
- Raffle ticket for a chance to win great prizes sponsored by local businesses (additional raffle tickets available for purchase). In the past we have had prizes from SeaWorld, Walt Disney World® Resort, Busch Gardens, Ten10 Brewing Company and many more!
- Networking with over 200 professionals in the Central Florida engineering industry representing over 50 firms, government agencies, and professional organizations
- Complimentary, covered parking
Sponsorship Opportunities are available. All Sponsors will have their logo displayed on the 2018 Icebreaker Sponsorship Board.
Contact
Catherine Felter
ASCE East Central Branch, Icebreaker Chair
feltercatherine@gmail.com
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Activity Update
Two of our officers from ASCE, our underclassmen representative, Hannah Waddell, and fundraising chair, Antonio Gibson, had the opportunity to travel to La Cuesta, Honduras with Global Engineering Brigades. The goal of this brigade was to design and budget a water system with the help from a local engineer and the councilmen of the community. Throughout the week they got to map out the local area and use a GPS system to plot points. With the information they gathered, the team got to design the water system and create a budget that was presented to the community.
"It was a very powerful and unforgettable experience. To be able to see the engineering process outside of the classroom is an opportunity that every engineer should try to gain because it is something that can't be taught in a classroom." - Hannah Waddell
Reported by Christopher Carrino
UCF Student Chapter President
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2019 Florida Section Conference
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2019 Florida Section Annual Conference & Thursday Night Social
We are very excited to announce the ASCE Florida Section 2019 Annual Conference will take place Thursday and Friday, July 18 - 19 at the Orlando Marriott World Center. The event will begin on Thursday with technical tours, followed by technical sessions and ending with a cocktail reception. Then head over to the Thursday night social at Whirlydome. Friday's breakfast will feature a speaker whose presentation will give you 1 CEH and a full day of technical sessions, exhibitor hall access and more opportunities for networking with your fellow attendees. We hope you'll plan to join us.
Whirlydome Social
Please be sure to join us for the Social on Thursday evening, July 18th after conference activities conclude.
Thursday, July 18th
Social:
WhirlyDome | 6:30-9:30 PM | $25
Imagine bumper car basketball played with a whiffle ball and scythe. Intrigued? Join us for a fun-filled opening night social at the Whirlydome Orlando! Price includes unlimited Whirlyball and Laser Tag, transportation from conference hotel, drink ticket, appetizer buffet, and souvenir. Not sure you'd like to play? That is ok! You can view those playing from the private party area and enjoy networking near the bar!
The
ASCE East Central Branch Younger Member Forum is hosting this great social for the
2019 Florida Section Conference. This exciting networking function will offer excellent exposure for sponsoring firms through recognition during the conference. Your company logo will be included in an article featured in the Branch Newsletter, on the event souvenir, and on all mailer publications. Your generosity will gain the attention of civil engineering professionals from all over Florida! Please consider supporting this wonderful networking event.
Click the link to sponsor the event! https://www.asceflconference.org/sponsorship
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Advertise Here!
Listing employment opportunities in the East Central Branch newsletter is a great way to reach over 3000 local engineers. Contact
Khanh Olka for more information.
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Orange County, Florida is home to a diverse population of over 1,000,000 residents spanning approximately 1,000 square miles. Beautiful year round mild weather, sunshine, world famous attractions, community and cultural events, plenty of outdoor activities, and miles of nearby beaches help make Orange County a great place to live and work.
Does this sound like somewhere you would love to live and work? Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
Orange County is pleased to announce exciting opportunities. We are seeking a motivated, high energy, self-starter to serve in the role of Senior Engineer. Performs advanced professional engineering work and provides supervision for one or more engineering functions of a specialized nature. This is advanced professional engineering work of a complex nature with extensive supervisory duties. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of the designated supervisor.
Senior Engineer - Stormwater Management (FEMA 20979)
Representative Duties
- Manage FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
- Manage FEMA's Community Rating System (CRS)
- Manage Capital Improvement Projects
- Provide technical reviews of County projects
- Floodplain permitting activities
- Public outreach activities related to Stormwater management programs
- Grant funding requests and applications to outside agencies
- Prepare presentations on trend analysis for FEMA NFIP/CRS and other long term programs
- Submit yearly re-certification reports
- Manage the performance of floodplain mapping activities and floodplain permitting through the use of databases, spreadsheets, and report
- Procure Professional Engineering Services for capital Improvement projects including preparation of scope of services and negotiations of proposals to contract execution.
- Supervise staff engineers and/or technicians, including employee performance reviews, delegation and oversight of work and training of staff engineers/technicians.
- Responsible for running and reviewing ICPR computer models.
- Use ArcMap 10.X GIS software for mapping efforts/analysis.
- Perform hydrologic/hydraulic calculations.
Minimum qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or other closely related Engineering degree and six (6) years of stormwater management related experience.
- Must be licensed in the United States as a Professional Engineer. Must be licensed in Florida as a Professional Engineer within one (1) year of hire.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida's Driver's License.
- All applicants selected for hire must successfully complete a background check.
Preferences
- Candidate has obtained a Certified Floodplain Manager certification awarded by ASFPM or ability to obtain certification within 1 year of hire
- Working knowledge of ArcGIS Reader or ArcGIS Desktop Basic
- Proficiency in using ICPR
- Working knowledge of HEC-RAS
- Public relations and communications experience
- Supervisory experience
- Excellent written, communication, and organizational skills
Salary
$73,341 - $94,266 Salary placement will be based on qualifications
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax).Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.
Education Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Senior Engineer - Stormwater Management (21260)
Representative Duties
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or other closely related Engineering degree and six (6) years of stormwater management related experience.
- Must be licensed in the United States as a Professional Engineer. Must be licensed in Florida as a Professional Engineer within one (1) year of hire.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida's Driver's License.
- All applicants selected for hire must successfully complete a background check
Preferences
- Experience in modeling and designing of stormwater management systems.
- Expertise in using ICPR
- Experience with ESRI's ArcGIS (Basic, Standard, or Advanced)
- Working knowledge of HEC-RAS
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Supervisory experience
- Excellent written, communication and organizational skills
- Public relations and communications experience
Salary
$73,341 - $94,266 Salary placement will be based on qualifications
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number
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Education Requirements
For more information, please contact Daniel Negron (Daniel.Negron@ocfl.net)
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Established in 1980, AIM Engineering & Surveying, Inc. (AIM) is a leading full-service planning, engineering and surveying firm. AIM has a noted history of accomplishment having delivered to federal, state and local agency clients numerous innovative and cost-efficient projects. Our years of proven experience have resulted in thousands of successful projects ranging from the planning phase to construction services. We back our work with a corporate commitment of total quality management, focusing on providing economical, high-quality services and products on every project we have the opportunity to work on.
Office Location
20 N Orange Avenue
Suite 605
Orlando, FL 32801
Senior Roadway Engineer - Florida PE with 10+ years of Experience
AIM is seeking a Senior PE with a strong technical focus in Roadway Design to lead roadway design efforts in our Orlando Office. Position will include mentoring of staff, overseeing the roadway design component for the majority of our FDOT and municipal roadway projects, quality control and technical support for our project managers.
The duties of this position include preparing detailed engineering designs and overseeing the work of junior project engineers in preparing plans for roadway and drainage design work using FDOT and/or AASHTO standards. Must be able to promote an all-inclusive approach to working in the team environment. Along with design, this position will also be responsible for preparing and overseeing the preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates. This position may assist in the management of larger projects or manage smaller projects that involve preparing scopes, schedules and budgets and include the following management work elements: day to day communication (verbal and written) with client, support and advise junior engineers and technical staff, act in an advisory capacity to senior management on engineering related matters, write reports and technical memos and coordinate with sub-consultants.
Requirements
- B.S. degree in Civil Engineering
- Florida P.E.
- 10+ years of experience having performed geometric design of roadways, preparing plans and specifications and computing quantities and design construction estimates
- Extensive knowledge of and experience with AASHTO Green Book, FDOT Plans Preparation Manual, Florida Design Manual, FDOT CADD Manual and FDOT Design Standards
- Successful candidate must be capable to act as a supervisory engineer or deputy to Project Manager and work independently with minimal guidance
- Proficiency with Microstation and Geopak, including Corridor Modeling and FDOT Digital Deliveries
We offer very competitive salaries and fringe benefits.
If you are interested in this opportunity please email your resume to
DRatican@aimengr.com
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Founded in 1995, KPM Franklin's corporate headquarters are located in Kissimmee, Florida, with a second office in Orlando near the International Airport.
We specialize in providing high-quality civil engineering and surveying services, throughout the State of Florida. As part of an aggressive growth focus, we have integrated Transportation, Planning, Program Management, Government Relations and Landscape Architecture services.
Our client base is diversified, consisting of residential, commercial, hospitality, tourism, entertainment, and institutional owners and developers in the private sector; and in the municipal sector, local-state-federal governments, school boards, regulatory agencies and special districts.
Like our client base, we have a diverse staff of over 60 employees that includes engineers, planners, surveyors, technicians, managers, public relations personnel, business specialists and other specialists of various kinds.
Our vision is to maintain a broad based professional civil services firm, offering challenging opportunities to create value through innovative design for our clients.
We are focused on providing our employees a rewarding and stable work environment, allowing balance between professional and personal life. We believe in a culture that encourages education and the professional growth of our employees. KPM Franklin's bottom-up management approach allows all team members to participate in every step of a project from conception to completion.
KPM Franklin is committed to providing career advancement opportunities, and employee ownership opportunities. Hence, we are continuously in pursuit of a culture comprised of highly motivated, self-driven and innovative individuals.
What Do We Offer Our Full-Time Employees:
- Meaningful, challenging work with a focus on learning and career growth
- Opportunity to grow with us
- Excellent competitive salary
- Health benefits (100% paid by the company)
- Long and short-term disability & Life insurance policy (100% paid by the company)
- Excellent PTO package with paid holidays
- SIMPLE IRA with a company match
- Excellent continuing education benefits
KPM Franklin is an equal opportunity employer.
Project Engineer
We are seeking a full-time Project Engineer to join our Kissimmee, Florida office. The candidate's initial role is to perform and be responsible for the project cycle including design, development and project completion.
Qualifications and Education:
- Bachelor's in Civil Engineering
- Should have minimum 2-5 years of experience in land development, utilities and storm water design and permitting
- Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Florida professional engineer license a plus
- Self-motivated
- Positive attitude
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Desire to improve professional skills
Senior Project Manager
We are seeking a full-time Senior Engineer/Project Manager to join one of our Orlando and Kissimmee Florida area offices. The candidate should have technical and management experience dealing with teams on a variety of projects including production coordination, planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and financial management.
Qualifications and Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Florida professional engineer license
- Minimum of 6+ years of experience (Land Development with site civil and/or Drainage Design experience, Utilities, Transportation)
- Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation
- Management of project team & client relationships including contract administration, production, and project coordination.
- Hard working, detail oriented, and technically sound with engineering principles & practices.
- Permitting experience with local, state and federal agencies and governmental entities
- Proficient in both verbal and written communications
Senior Engineering Practice Builder
We are seeking a full-time Senior Engineer/Practice Builder to join our Central Florida practice. The candidate should have technical and management experience dealing with teams on a variety of projects including production coordination, planning, directing, business and staff development, and financial management. This person will actively participate in the growth of our firm in the Central Florida area as well as provide leadership & management to our team of engineers and designers. We offer a strongly competitive compensation and equity participation package.
Qualifications and Education:
- Bachelor's in Civil Engineering.
- Florida professional engineer license required.
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience (General Civil Engineering, Municipal and/or Land Development, Construction Services (CEI)).
- Experience in management of project team & client relationships including contract procurement, administration, and production coordination.
- Florida Permitting experience a plus with local, state and federal agencies and governmental entities
- Proficient in both verbal and written communications
- Must assist in mentoring and training staff
CAD Technician/Designer
We are seeking a full-time Project Engineer to join our Kissimmee, Florida office.
Qualifications and Education:
- High School or Equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of Civil Engineering drafting
- Design and Drafting Commercial and Residential Plans using AutoCAD CIVIL 3D
- Work with Project Managers and Project Engineers to understand scope of work and Project Responsibilities.
- Complete Drawing/Project Responsibilities within scope, budget and schedule; Review Drawings for accuracy.
- Organize/Maintain all revisions of project drawings, files and related information in a well-organized manner.
- High Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2017 required
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DRMP is a multi-discipline firm serving clients in the public, private and industrial sectors in the development of infrastructure for the community-at-large and has been in business since 1977. DRMP currently employs 400+ professionals in 16 office locations spread strategically across our service areas. Today, DRMP is ranked among Engineering News-Record's "Top 500 Design Firms" in the United States and has received numerous awards locally and nationally for engineering achievements. As we continue to grow, we seek to add talented and motivated individuals to work on exciting projects while maximizing their personal growth potential. DRMP is where talent and a strong work
ethic are rewarded by opportunity and advancement within the company.
DRMP Offers:
- Excellent compensation package
- Outstanding holiday and paid time-off programs
- 401(k) Plan and Match
- Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
- Variety of voluntary benefit options
- Company furnished life insurance
- Flexible spending account
Apply on-line at www.drmp.com
Senior Structural Engineer - Atlanta Georgia
Primary responsibilities include:
* Demonstrated a strong technical ability in all aspects of bridge design and plans preparation with a proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation platforms.
* Project experience to include a wide variety of bridge types ranging from medium span concrete bridges to more complex steel plate and steel box girder bridges.
* Experience with post-tensioning applications is a plus.
* Directs the planning, design, and production of engineering drawings and specifications.
* Directs structural engineering investigations and planning work through the collection and analysis of data; performing of calculations, and evaluation of alternate solutions.
Requirements:
* Bachelors of Science from an ABET-accredited university in Civil or Structural Engineering
* Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer and/or Structural Engineer
* Ability to manage and guide junior staff as well as participate in the design and detailing of all aspects of small- to large-scale multi-discipline bridge projects of varying technical complexity
* Experience using a variety of bridge design software that may include FB Multi-Pier, Leap Bridge Concrete, Smartbridge, LARSA, STAAD, MDX, Shoring Suite, Atlas and the GDOT suite of FDOT MathCAD analysis worksheets
* Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation CADD platforms to produce transportation structure designs and plans
* Familiarity with structural/bridge design process through application of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
* Seven or more years of relevant bridge design and plans production experience, which may include reinforced concrete bridges, prestressed/post-tensioned concrete bridges, steel plate and box girder bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, sign/signal structures, sound barrier walls and other transportation-related structures
* Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
* Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
* Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
* Valid driver's license with approved/acceptable driving history
Preferred Qualifications:
* Masters (MSE/MSCE) in Civil/Structural Engineering
* PE and/or SE certification in Florida or the ability to obtain Florida Registration
* Familiarity with structural/bridge design process through application of the GDOT Structures Manual and GDOT Construction Specifications
Project Engineer - Orlando Florida
Independently applies, plans, designs, directs, organizes, executes, and recommends, related activities of civil engineering projects within the organization.
Primary responsibilities include (but not limited to) the following:
* Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design project.
* Conceives plans and conducts research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity.
* Calculates cost and determines feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data.*
* Prepares or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for project.
* Inspects construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
* Directs construction and maintenance activities at project site.
* Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
* Project management assistance on existing projects and business development.
Requirements:
* Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering.
* Must have Professional Registration.
* Valid driver's license with approved/acceptable driving history required.
* Management duties include budgeting, scheduling, job tracking, client interaction, and staff management.
* Outstanding communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to forge strong relationships with clients, professionals and your team members.
* Depending on discipline candidate must possess:
* Water Resources: Experience in stormwater management design, construction plans preparation, permitting, report writing for Transportation, Municipal and/or Land Development Projects. Experience with FDOT projects, Microstation and hydraulic stormwater modeling needed. Familiarity with GIS software a plus.
* Water/Wastewater & Aquatics: Experience in design of water and wastewater infrastructure including treatment plants. Typical work includes treatment plant design, pump station design, water distribution and wastewater collection design, permitting and report preparation. Familiarity with hydraulic modeling and AutoCAD.
Senior Transportation Project Manager - Atlanta Georgia
Independently applies, plans, designs, directs, manages, organizes, executes, and recommends, related activities of Transportation Highway Design projects within the organization reporting to Atlanta, GA office. Is specifically responsible for the overall management of the project and direction of Georgia Transportation staff during design.
Primary responsibilities include (but not limited to) the following:
* Prepares or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for project.
* Conceives plans and conducts research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity.
* Calculates cost and determines feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data.
* Inspects construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
* Directs construction and maintenance activities at project site.
* Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
* Assist leadership in business development efforts in winning work with key Transportation clients.
* Help build relationships with key staff of Transportation clients, potential clients, teaming partners and contractors.
Requirements:
* Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering
* Professional Engineering Registration with the State of Georgia, or the ability to obtain via comity.
* 10 plus years of experience, Transportation Highway Design experience preferable
* Management duties include budgeting, scheduling, job tracking, client interaction, and staff management.
* Outstanding communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to forge strong relationships with clients, professionals and your team members.
* Valid driver's license with approved/acceptable driving history required.
Roadway Design Engineer - Orlando & Pensacola Florida
Roadway Design Engineer to plan, design, organize and recommend roadway design solutions for Florida DOT and municipal roadway improvement projects. Assignments may include a diverse variety of transportation-related projects such as new alignment, widening, milling and resurfacing, bicycle & pedestrian, highway safety, intersection, interchange and design-build projects across all phases of a project life from advanced planning to final design.
Primary responsibilities include (but not limited to) the following:
* Provide engineering design services for transportation improvements projects in Florida.
* Design and produce construction details, plans, specifications and estimates including detailed engineering calculations.
* Collaborate with clients, subconsultant partners, technical staff, and managers across multiple disciplines to develop quality deliverables within schedule and budgetary requirements.
* Assist Project Managers and Senior Engineers with roadway design task production and maintaining project documentation.
* Conduct engineering investigations and planning work by completing well-defined tasks including collection and analysis of data; perform routine calculations, and participate in evaluating the feasibility of alternate solutions.
Requirements:
* Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
* Must possess Fundamentals of Engineering (EI) certification or ability to achieve.
* 0-2 years of transportation roadway design experience
* Familiarity with MicroStation and GEOPAK preferred
* Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
* Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
* Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
Project Manager - Panama City Florida
Independently applies, plans, designs, directs, organizes, executes, and recommends, related activities of civil engineering projects within the organization
Primary responsibilities include (but not limited to) the following:
* Ability to analyze available data and regulatory framework to determine feasibility of potential projects
* Assists Office Leader with the preparation of scope of services and fee estimation for potential projects
* Conceives project plans for projects and prepares design and permitting schedules for the execution of projects
* Leads team of engineering intern and CAD designer to design and permit land development and municipal infrastructure projects
* Prepares or directs team in the preparation and modification of calculations, construction cost estimates, designs, reports, permit applications, construction plans and specifications for project
* Works closely with clients and regulatory agencies to facilitate approval of permit applications and plans
* Performs construction observation of projects to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards
* Performs project close-out duties and conducts de-brief with team
Requirements for position:
* Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering
* Must have Professional Registration (PE)
* 7 - 15 years of experience
* Valid driver's license with approved/acceptable driving history required
* Management duties include budgeting, scheduling, job tracking, client interaction, and staff management
* Outstanding communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to forge strong relationships with clients, professionals and your team members
* Depending on discipline candidate must possess
Land Development: Experience working with a variety of development and design projects. Extensive knowledge of grading, drainage, water and sewer design concepts. Knowledge of AutoCAD and Land Development Desktop Software. Knowledge and comprehension of local, state, and federal permitting requirements.
Municipal Services: Experience in general civil engineering with stormwater, site grading, roadway, water and sewer design. Knowledge of AutoCAD and Land Development Desktop Software. Knowledge and comprehension of local, state, and federal permitting requirements.
Designer - Tallahassee & Tampa Florida
Primary responsibilities include (but not limited to) the following:
* Assist engineer in application of principles, methods, and techniques of Civil Engineering
* To provide support of strategic resource planning. Assists in the development of plans and designs using CADD technology
Requirements:
* Two years of drafting/CADD experience.
* Ability to read and interpret basic technical documents and apply drafting/CADD techniques to project tasks.
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to effectively present information to individuals and groups
* Requires knowledge of computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) software applications (AutoCADD/MicroStation)
* High school diploma or field related work experience and/or Certification in related field acceptable
* Valid driver's license with approved/acceptable driving history
Senior Structural Engineer - Orlando, Jacksonville, or Tampa Florida
Primary responsibilities include:
* Demonstrated a strong technical ability in all aspects of bridge design and plans preparation with a proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation platforms.
* Project experience to include a wide variety of bridge types ranging from medium span concrete bridges to more complex steel plate and steel box girder bridges.
* Experience with post-tensioning applications is a plus.
* Directs the planning, design, and production of engineering drawings and specifications.
* Directs structural engineering investigations and planning work through the collection and analysis of data; performing of calculations, and evaluation of alternate solutions.
Requirements:
* Bachelors of Science from an ABET-accredited university in Civil or Structural Engineering
* Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer and/or Structural Engineer
* Ability to manage and guide junior staff as well as participate in the design and detailing of all aspects of small- to large-scale multi-discipline bridge projects of varying technical complexity
* Experience using a variety of bridge design software that may include FB Multi-Pier, Leap Bridge Concrete, Smartbridge, LARSA, STAAD, MDX, Shoring Suite, Atlas and the FDOT suite of FDOT MathCAD analysis worksheets
* Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation CADD platforms to produce transportation structure designs and plans
* Familiarity with structural/bridge design process through application of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
* Seven or more years of relevant bridge design and plans production experience, which may include reinforced concrete bridges, prestressed/post-tensioned concrete bridges, steel plate and box girder bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, sign/signal structures, sound barrier walls and other transportation-related structures
* Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
* Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
* Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
* Valid driver's license with approved/acceptable driving history
Preferred Qualifications:
* Masters (MSE/MSCE) in Civil/Structural Engineering
* PE and/or SE certification in Florida or the ability to obtain Florida Registration
* Familiarity with structural/bridge design process through application of the FDOT Structures Manual and FDOT Construction Specifications
Structural Engineer - Boca, Orlando or Tampa Florida
Requirements:
* Bachelors of Science from an ABET accredited university in the field of Civil or Structural Engineering.
* Fundamentals of Engineering (EI) certification.
* 1-4 years of structural engineering experience.
* Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation CADD platforms.
* Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
* Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.
* Detail oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment.
* Valid driver's license with approved/acceptable driving history required.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Master's degree (MSE/MSCE) in Civil/Structural Engineering.
* Familiarity with structural/bridge design process through application of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, FDOT Structures Manual and FDOT Construction Specifications
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Horizon Engineering Group is seeking highly motivated, skilled individuals to join their rapidly growing firm. Located in Maitland, FL, they opened their doors in 2003 with the mission of providing Clients with professional engineering service based on years of experience and sound professional engineering judgment
. Horizon is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality along with unmatched dedication to consistently exceeding the expectations of our clients.
Horizon is currently seeking the following positions. Qualified applicants are encouraged to email their resume to
resumes@horizoncivil.com
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DRAINAGE PROJECT ENGINEER
Requirements:
- B.S. in engineering branch related to water resources, with at least 2-4 years post graduate experience
- EI Certification
- Recent FDOT experience
- Able to work effectively with an interdisciplinary team to meet challenging design and schedule requirements
- Capable of developing technical writing and communication skills
- Proficiency with Microstation, GEOPAK Drainage, ASAD, ICPR software desirable
- Familiarity experience with PONDS, HY-8, WSPRO, HEC-RAS software a plus
- Experience preparing BHRs including scour analyses a plus
Responsibilities:
- Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of conveyance systems, analysis and design of cross drains, design of storm water management facilities, floodplain compensation analysis
- Design and inspection of best management practices for erosion and sediment control
- Prepare technical documents including drainage reports, pond siting reports, bridge hydraulics reports and permitting documents
- Prepare construction plans consistent with FDOT standards
Requirements:
- B.S. in engineering branch related to water resources, with at least 10 years post graduate experience
- Registered Florida PE
- Well versed in FDOT design standards and criteria related to both drainage design and plans production; able to interpret and apply technical information contained in procedures and manuals to accomplish the design process for assigned projects
- Ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary team to meet challenging design and schedule requirements
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
- Knowledge of ERP permitting requirement with water management districts throughout the state
- Proficiency with Microstation, GEOPAK Drainage, ASAD, ICPR software
- Experienced with PONDS, HY-8, WSPRO, HEC-RAS software
- Experienced in the development of BHRs including scour analyses
Responsibilities:
- Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of conveyance systems, analysis and design of cross drains, design of storm water management facilities, floodplain compensation analysis
- Design and inspection of best management practices for erosion and sediment control
- Prepare technical documents including drainage reports, pond siting reports, bridge hydraulics reports and permitting documents with minimal oversight
- Prepare construction plans consistent with FDOT standards
- Assist with QC of construction plans and design documents generated by other team members
- Assist with project pursuits (LOI, ELOI, Technical Proposals, Presentations, Manhours, etc)
Position Requirements:
- B.S. in the field of Civil or Structural Engineering, M.S. is a plus
- Minimum 15 years of relevant post graduate experience
- Registered Florida Professional Engineer
- Well versed in FDOT and AASHTO design standards and criteria related to transportation structures design, plans production, and project delivery processes
- Able to demonstrate a strong technical ability in all aspects of bridge design and plans production, which may include reinforced, prestressed and post-tensioned concrete bridges, steel plate and box girder bridges.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Ability and interest in guiding, training, and mentoring younger team members
- Detail oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
Responsibilities:
- Participate or lead a variety of project pursuit activities on both traditional bid-build and design build projects, including feasibility evaluation, directing preliminary design activities, authoring and assembling proposals and pursuit documents, and representing the firm at client presentations.
- Work closely with staff, clients, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
- Prepare work scopes, manhour estimates, and other contract related documentation.
- Lead structural design and production activities from conceptual stage through final design and construction phase support to ensure successful project completion.
- Manage task schedules and costs in a challenging and dynamic environment to deliver projects on time and under budget.
- Motivate and inspire team members to produce the highest quality deliverables and consistently exceed our client's expectations.
Position Requirements:
- B.S. in the field of Civil or Structural Engineering, M.S. is a plus
- Minimum 10 years of relevant post graduate experience
- Registered Florida Professional Engineer
- Well versed in FDOT and AASHTO design standards and criteria related to transportation structures design, plans production, and project delivery processes
- Able to demonstrate a strong technical ability in all aspects of bridge design and plans production, which may include reinforced, prestressed and post-tensioned concrete bridges, steel plate and box girder bridges.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Ability and interest in guiding, training, and mentoring younger team members
- Detail oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
Responsibilities:
- Assist with a variety of project pursuit activities on both traditional bid-build and design build projects, including feasibility evaluation, directing preliminary design activities, authoring and assembling proposals and pursuit documents.
- Work closely with staff, clients, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
- Assist in preparation of work scopes, manhour estimates, and other contract related documentation.
- Lead staff in various structural design, production, and post-design tasks.
- Manage task effort and cost to deliver projects on time and under budget.
- Take pride of ownership in producing the highest quality deliverables and consistently exceeding our client's expectations.
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| Khanh Olka, E.I. East Central Branch Florida Section |
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