BSCESNews January 2023

Engineering Management Group/Innovative Technologies

VOLUME 47 | ISSUE 5| January 2023

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Lead and Copper Rule Revision Compliance: Challenges, Opportunities, and Resources

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President's Report

By Ronald K. Burns, PE, LSP, LEED AP, Principal Engineer, Arcadia Technology, Inc. and BSCES President

Happy New Year to all! As we head into this new year BSCES leaders are looking to focus on supporting our local ASCE Student Chapters. Ten Massachusetts colleges and universities have one of these student chapters. ... Read more

Utilizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Digital Twins and Artificial Intelligence to Improve Bridge Management

By Barritt Lovelace, PE, Vice President of UAS, AI and Reality Modeling, Collins Engineers

Successful life cycle management of bridges is heavily dependent on gathering high quality inspection data for engineers to make good decisions on maintenance, repairs or replacement. The creation of digital twins of bridges is a relatively new technology but is demonstrating it can improve the quality and efficiency of bridge inspection and management. ... Read more

The Future of Model-Based Design

By Kyle Rosenmeyer, PE, Bentley Model-Based Design Lead, VHB and Brianne Belschner, Autodesk Model-Based Design Lead, VHB

Model-Based Design (MBD) is significantly different than just using a model to accelerate production plans. The transfer of engineering intent from the spreadsheet to the model is what marks the distinction between MBD and traditional engineering methods. The model also serves as a digital twin to a project by allowing us to communicate complex design challenges in an easy-to-digest way. ... Read more

New Research Shows Selecting Firms Based on Qualifications and Experience Saves Time & Money on Engineering Projects

By Erik Atkins, PE, Transportation Design Group Leader, Green International Affiliates, Inc.

We have all been in the position when we are considering submitting a response to a Request for Proposals (RFP) that is price-based. The scope provided in the RFP is vague or too broad and developing a cost and scope puts an A/E firm in a position to make interpretations and assumptions on what to include or not include in its scope and fee estimate to stay cost competitive. ... Read more

Nominate an Awards Recipient

By Richard F. Keenan, BSCES Executive Director

As we begin a new year, BSCES Awards Committee members would like to announce that until Monday, February 27, they are accepting nominations for the 2023 BSCES Section and Employer Recognition Awards. Many individuals and organizations within our Section or communities are making a difference by taking actions that are having a positive impact on the civil engineering profession and the public welfare. At BSCES we need your help in identifying and recognizing the actions of these distinguished individuals and employers. ... Read more

Younger Member Group Holiday Party & Meal Drive

By John T. Brooks, PE, HNTB, Younger Member Group Chair

On Wednesday, December 14, the Younger Member Group had its Annual Holiday Party at American Flatbread/Sacco Bowling in Somerville, MA! Over 40 people enjoyed flatbread, drinks, and candlepin bowling ... Read more

Organization News

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Announcements

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Job Board

Senior Stormwater Engineer - Hatch

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is seeking a Civil Engineer/Project Manager to join its team in Boston, MA to assist with current and exciting future projects. The Boston team is a center of excellence focusing on green infrastructure (GI) design, landscape architecture, sustainable site design, landscape restoration, urban forestry, and climate change resiliency. Our capability spans through the whole project lifecycle, comprising conceptual design, feasibility studies, stormwater management plans, detailed engineering, construction administration, and project management.

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Geotechnical/Civil Engineer - Parsons

We are looking for a Geotechnical / Civil Engineer that exhibits problem-solving skills, a “can do” approach, and thrives in a high-energy environment. In this role, you will work with a team of experts, supporting various geo-environmental investigation, design, and construction projects, that include soil, sediment, and groundwater remediation.

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Remediation Project Manager - Parsons

Parsons is looking for a Remediation Project Manager to join our team! The successful candidate will manage remedial design and construction projects with a civil/earthworks focus. This will include managing scope, schedule, budget, and professional offices and field staff. In addition, you will interact with clients, support business development and proposal activities, and mentor staff.

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Senior Civil Engineer - Sasaki

We are currently seeking a collaborator in our Landscape Architecture, Ecology, and Civil Engineering discipline. The most successful candidates can deliver creative engineering design excellence, attention to detail, organization and time management skills, and potential to grow into leadership roles over time. If you think you can add something special to our team and our practice we would love to hear from you.

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BSCES Civil Engineering Practice Journal Needs Your Help

Still working from home? You can use the time you're saving by not commuting to go clean out the garage or better yet, write an article for the reborn BSCES Civil Engineering Practice journal. ... Read More

Suggest a Seminar Topic

If you have a topic that you would like BSCES to feature in an upcoming seminar, send your suggestion to BSCES Program Committee Co-Chair Mike Cunningham at prog.comm@bsces.org.

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2022 - 2023 Society Sponsors

BSCES Newsletter Editorial Board

Chair: Michael T. Sullivan, PE

Ronald K. Burns, PE, LSP, LEED AP

Michael R. Cunningham, PE

Annahid Dastgheib-Beheshti, PE

Christopher P. Hersey, LEED AP

Anuja Kamat, PhD

Richard F. Keenan

Angus J. O’Leary, PE

Kathryn Swanson, PE

2022 - 2023 BSCES Board of Government

President: Ronald K. Burns, PE, LSP, LEED AP

President-Elect: Michael R. Cunningham, PE

Secretary: Anuja Kamat, PhD

Treasurer: Gregory L. Mirliss, STS

Assistant Treasurer: Vacant

Senior Vice Presidents: Christopher P. Hersey, LEED AP, Kathryn Swanson, PE

Vice Presidents: Richard A. Matson, PE, Antonios Vytiniotis, PhD

Past President: Shallan C. Fitzgerald, PE

Western MA Branch Vice President: Vacant

Coasts, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute Boston Chapter: Matthew J. Page, PE

Construction Institute Boston Chapter: Ryan Marshall, PE, SE

Engineering Management Group: Vacant

Environmental & Water Resources Institute Boston Chapter: Rishabh V. Iyer, PE

Geo-Institute Boston Chapter: Todd D. Dwyer, PE

Structural Engineering Institute Boston Chapter: Irena A. Svetieva, PE

Transportation & Development Institute Boston Chapter: Annahid Dastgheib-Beheshti, PE

Utility Engineering & Surveying Institute Boston Chapter: Peter D. Nardini, PE

Younger Member Group: John T. Brooks, PE

2022–2023 BSCES Program Sponsors

Alfred Benesch & Company | BETA Group, Inc. | BSC Group | CDM Smith

Collins Engineers, Inc. | Dewberry | Green International Affiliates, Inc.

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. | Haley & Aldrich, Inc. | HNTB | Horsley Witten Group, Inc.

Howard Stein Hudson | Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. | Kleinfelder | Nitsch Engineering

Tufts University - Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering | VHB | WSP

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