NOVEMBER 2022 Greetings! As Southwest Florida recovers from Ian, we are having an event to help a local food bank. Please join us at the Ravenous Pig – the Beer Garden. Your $20 donation will go directly to the food bank and entitle you to appetizers and drinks. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Please use the following button to make your donation, whether you can attend or not! Donate Now Register Now Please keep an eye out for all the events coming up and don’t forget to sign up for the Scholarship Golf Tournament. The tournament will now be held on December 16, 2022. There are more than 120 golfers signed up and I am sure it will be a wonderful event. Please make sure you renew your membership and support the ECB! Take care, Tonya S. Mellen, PE ASCE East Central Branch President

NEWSLETTER SPONSOR Email Khanh Olka for details. This issue Environmental & Water Resources Institute Transportation and Development Institute Sustainability Committee Education Committee Younger Member Forum Student Chapter Activities Employment Opportunities

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This is a rescheduled event from our original September 30th date. If you previously registered for our original September tournament date, your registration will automatically carry over to our new date and you won't need to do anything.

ENVIRONMENTAL & WATER RESOURCES INSTITUTE On November 8, 2022, EWRI held its monthly committee meeting at the Orange County Public Works facility on John Young Parkway. There were 15 committee members (past and present) and OCPW staff attending the meeting with an additional four committee members attending virtually. Topics included an update on East Central Branch activities, the treasurer’s report, and discussions of upcoming events such as our annual seminar and luncheons. Canned goods were collected to support ECB’s can drive for the Fort Myers Food Bank. Holding a monthly committee meeting each year at Orange County and Seminole County Public Works is an EWRI tradition that was put on hold during Covid. EWRI is proud to announce that our tradition is re-established. Thanks to Kelly Nowell, OCPW Chief Engineer in Highway Construction Division, for her support in organizing the meeting.

EWRI’s next committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, from 12:00 to 1:00 at Inwood Consulting Engineers in Oviedo. Lunch will be provided. Meetings are still held virtually if you cannot attend. If you are interested in attending, please contact Sue Woodbery at swoodbery@gmail.com.

TRANSPORTATION & DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE Save The Date 2022 Annual CIP Luncheon When Thu Dec 8, 2022, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM EST Where DoubleTree Downtown

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.

Upcoming Events November 15, 2022 - 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Webinar on FDOT's Watershed Approach to Evaluate Regional Stormwater Solutions (WATERSS) "...non-traditional stormwater management solutions can produce greater environmental benefits to Florida’s waters, often at less cost than purchasing right-of-way (ROW) to build stormwater management ponds." Register for free and download the Guidebook. November 15 – 17, 2022 - [times vary] - ISI Virtual Conference 2022: Expecting More. Register for free online. December 8, 2022 - Noon to 1:30 p.m. – Orange County Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting. Attend in person or virtually. Click for details.

Other News / Resources The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, more commonly referred to as Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, or COP27, will be the 27th United Nations Climate Change conference, to be held from November 6 to 18, 2022 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Get the details and stay up to date here. Storm Water Awareness Week 2022 – The events focused on the unique challenges industrial facilities, municipalities, and construction projects have, especially near places where the river meets the sea. Watch the various recorded workshops for free. 5 Steps Companies Can Take to Boost Net Zero Goals - Amid turbulence on the path to net zero, leaders will have to be much nimbler to balance resilience with an energy future that is secure, affordable, and clean. Five actions can help. Historic Step: All Fifty States Greenlit to Move EV Charging Networks Forward - President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $5 billion to help States install EV chargers along interstate highways. Orange County Gets a New Chief Sustainability and Resiliency Officer - After a nationwide search, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings is pleased to announce the hiring of Carrie Black as the new Chief Sustainability and Resilience Officer for Orange County Government.

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!

EDUCATION COMMITTEE (K-12 OUTREACH) No outreach events are scheduled for December, however, we have a lot of events coming in January and February. 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 ENGINEERING WEEK The first planning meeting for the joint SWE/SHPE/NSBE/ASCE E-Week events will take place this month. If you are interested in helping to plan these joint events, please contact Michael Olka at mike.olka@lakecountyfl.gov 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! Upcoming Events Canned Food Drive & Happy Hour Our canned food drive happy hour is coming up this Wednesday! There is still time to register and collect items to donate. Please use the link below to register and view a list of the most-needed items.  Register Now UCF & YMF Joint Tailgate Join us for our tailgate this weekend! We have two game tickets left.  Register Now December Lunch & Learn We are pleased to announce our next webinar which will be held jointly with Engineers Without Borders (EWB). Register Now Toys for Tots Please save the date for our Toys for Tots event! More information coming soon, keep an eye on your email! Recent Events We've had two great events so far in November. On November 3rd, our past and present officers joined together for a night of fun at the District Eat & Play Escape Rooms. Both teams managed to escape in time! On November 6th, several of our members volunteered at the RunDisney Wine and Dine Half Marathon. Thank you to everyone who joined us! OCTOBER 2022 In October, we had a general body meeting with our practitioner advisor, Eric Henry, visiting us. We also had a beach social with UCF, UF, and UNF. We had another general body meeting on October 18th with the visitor, Doug Holdener from FCPA. We also had two students attend the Florida Section Board Meeting in Miami.   OCTOBER ACTIVITIES This month was full of activities for our chapter, we had many meetings and social activities throughout. We were joined by DRMP and Finfrock, they presented who they are and what they do, and our members got to ask them questions at the end. We were also part of STEM Day at UCF and volunteered by teaching young kids to make spaghetti and marshmallow structures. We held many socials this month. We held tailgates for all the UCF home games this month and were joined for one by DRMP, it was a great time for our members and a fun way to meet new members. We also held a bowling social, we had a great turnout and a fun competitive time. Our steel bridge and concrete canoe teams keep making progress with their competitions, our concrete canoe team is almost done building their practice canoe, and our steel bridge team is holding a competition for making small steel bridges, both great ways for their members to get experience and get ready to build their final product.  EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Roadway Engineer – Lakeland 4175 S. Pipkin Road, Suite 208, Lakeland, FL 33811   Florida Transportation Engineering, Inc.  (FTE) is a professional civil engineering firm founded in 1989 and is a certified DBE, SBE, and W/MBE firm. FTE has a presence throughout the state of Florida with our headquarters office in Punta Gorda. We are a professional multi-discipline consulting firm providing Engineering, Planning, Surveying, and Landscape Architecture services. We have been serving our public and private sector clients for 33 years.   Florida Transportation Engineering (FTE) is seeking a full-time Roadway Engineer to join our Lakeland office. This position will manage roadway projects for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and other clients including counties and municipalities throughout the State of Florida. The ideal candidate will develop strong working relationships with clients and staff plus maintain a high level of project standards and exceed client expectations. The employee is expected to work on-site Monday through Friday in the Lakeland office.   Responsibilities Serve as the Engineer of Record for assigned projects. Leads junior staff to complete transportation projects, responsible for fulfillment of executed client contracts and financial performance of projects. Use appropriate project management tools to track project tasks and timelines, ensuring timely completion of project stages in accordance with the project schedule. Manage and review design task assignments for a team, including preparation of design calculations, plans, and submittals. Communicate high-level concepts effectively with team members, internal design groups, and external entities including clients, sub-consultants, and relevant government agencies. Coordinate with other disciplines throughout the duration of the project to ensure a streamlined design process with minimal revisions. Participate in project meetings with clients, sub-consultants, and contractors as necessary. Other marketing duties include providing timely resume updates, project write-ups, proposal support, and participating in marketing initiatives as required   Minimum Qualifications A Florida Licensed Professional Engineer Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant experience utilizing FDOT-specific processes, manuals, or guidance. Experienced in assisting the marketing/proposal coordinator by providing technical approaches Managing Engineering Interns and other design staff. Experience and ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the solution of work problems. Must be able to communicate effectively; verbally and written. Experience with OpenRoads is a plus.   Starting Benefits Nine (9) paid holidays Minimum of two (2) weeks of paid time off (PTO) Monthly health insurance allowance Tuition reimbursement program 401k with company match  https://www.fteinc.net/ Roadway Design Technician Poulos & Bennett is actively seeking a Roadway Design Technician with Roadway Experience for immediate employment. The successful candidate would be able to prepare roadway construction plans utilizing MicroStation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D. Our Transportation group is looking for someone who is passionate about drafting and works well in a fast-paced environment to join our team. This CAD Technician will work with the engineering team to develop plan sets for large road projects in Florida. This position provides a unique opportunity to join an established, well-respected, and growing Land Planning, Civil Engineering, and Construction Management firm with a variety and diverse range of projects. Our teams develop solutions to policy and design challenges and focus on providing our Clients with the highest quality services and technical expertise. Our culture is based on collaboration, accountability, empowerment, recognition, and continuous learning. P&B ranked one of the region’s Best Places to Work by the Orlando Business Journal, offers a dynamic, fun, and family-feel atmosphere with a focus on professionalism and employee growth. Qualifications Designing and/or drafting Development of CAD drawings for transportation projects Experience with Microstation OpenRoads or Civil3D required Degree in Computer Aided Drafting or a similar field preferred Familiarity with FDOT standards is a plus   Skills and Abilities Highly organized Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Detail oriented Must work well on teams Must be solution-oriented Strong computer skills Poulos & Bennett was founded in 2009 to fill the need for high-quality civil engineering services based on responsible design, an innovative approach, and comprehensive engineering principles. Starting as an Orlando-based land planning and engineering firm producing projects for both private and public sector clients, the firm has responsibly but quickly grown to over 60 staff. https://poulosandbennett.com/ Roadway Drainage Design Engineer Leading land development firm Poulos & Bennett is actively seeking a Roadway Drainage Design Engineer for immediate employment in their Orlando, Florida office. This position provides a unique opportunity to join an established, well-respected, and growing Land Planning, Civil Engineering, and Construction Management firm with a variety and diverse range of projects. Our teams develop solutions to policy and design challenges and focus on providing our Clients with the highest quality services and technical expertise. Our culture is based on collaboration, accountability, empowerment, recognition, and continuous learning. P&B ranked one of the region’s Best Places to Work by the Orlando Business Journal, offers a dynamic, fun, and family-feel atmosphere with a focus on professionalism and employee growth. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering 2+ years of experience providing secondary and primary drainage calculations, reports, and plans for various roadway projects Experience with GeoPak Drainage or StormCAD and ICPR Florida PE is preferred but not required. Familiar with FDOT and water management district criteria and methodologies Responsibilities Prepare drainage studies and plans, roadway drainage systems, storm drain systems, and stormwater quality projects Prepare planning studies and design plans for a variety of drainage projects Prepare technical reports, letters, and memos for the development of stormwater projects Calculate quantities and generate engineering cost estimates Perform preliminary field investigations and existing data research Assure that all submittals are in accordance with company and design standards Communicate with the water management district and sub-consultants as needed to prepare permits and documentation for each project. Skills and Abilities Ability to think critically Ability to work well in a team environment Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Highly organized & Self-motivated Strong computer skills with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) GeoPak and/or StormCAD proficiency ICPR proficiency Benefits The compensation package commiserates with experience and location Excellent PTO and holiday program 401K plan with company match Competitive health and dental insurance options Tuition reimbursement program Poulos & Bennett was founded in 2009 to fill the need for high-quality civil engineering services based on responsible design, an innovative approach, and comprehensive engineering principles. Starting as an Orlando-based land planning and engineering firm producing projects for both private and public sector clients, the firm has responsibly but quickly grown to over 60 staff. https://poulosandbennett.com/ Senior Roadway Design Engineer Leading land development firm Poulos & Bennett is actively seeking a Senior Roadway Design Engineer for immediate employment in their Orlando, Florida office. This position provides a unique opportunity to join an established, well-respected, and growing Land Planning, Civil Engineering, and Construction Management firm with a variety and diverse range of projects. Our teams develop solutions to policy and design challenges and focus on providing our Clients with the highest quality services and technical expertise. Our culture is based on collaboration, accountability, empowerment, recognition, and continuous learning. P&B ranked one of the region’s Best Places to Work by the Orlando Business Journal, offers a dynamic, fun and family-feel atmosphere with a focus on professionalism and employee growth. Qualifications 5-15 years of Roadway Design experience BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering Experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD Civil 3D required Exposure to and a general understanding of permitting process, codes, and criteria Licensed Professional Engineer (Florida) preferred Responsibilities Design and analysis of horizontal and vertical alignments Prepare roadway plan set components including plan, profile, cross-section, and detail sheets Calculate quantities and prepare construction cost estimates Prepare design documentation General understanding of Preliminary drainage design and provide secondary drainage design and analysis on roadway projects. Work with other disciplines on creative solutions to design challenges Coordinate with the design team and sub-consultants Develop and mentor junior staff Skills and Abilities Strong roadway design background Ability to think critically Ability to work well in a team environment Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Highly organized Self-motivated Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Benefits The compensation package commiserates with experience and location Excellent PTO and holiday program 401K plan with company match Competitive health and dental insurance options Tuition reimbursement program Poulos & Bennett was founded in 2009 to fill the need for high-quality civil engineering services based on responsible design, an innovative approach, and comprehensive engineering principles. Starting as an Orlando-based land planning and engineering firm producing projects for both private and public sector clients, the firm has responsibly but quickly grown to over 60 staff. https://poulosandbennett.com/ Sincerely, Khanh Olka Communications Chair ASCE East Central Branch asce-ecb@outlook.com

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