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Tentative schedule:
Cities of the Future - Film Viewing - 02/15/2025
Tour of Concrete Pipe Plant - TBD
Introduce Girls to Engineering - 02/20/2025
Webinar - Featuring Stephanie Slocum, ASCE SEI President - 02/20/2025 from 6 PM to 7 PM
Engineers in the Classroom - Avalon Elementary School - 02/21/2025 from 9 AM to 11 AM
Formal Dinner & Awards Ceremony - 02/22/2025 from 6 PM to 9 PM
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ENVIRONMENTAL & WATER RESOURCES INSTITUTE
EWRI Committee meetings are always held on the second Tuesday of each month from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. They are virtual and in-person, and lunch is provided for in-person attendees. The next meeting will be held on December 10th, 2024, at the Geosyntec office located at 3504 Lake Lynda Drive, Suite 155. If you are interested in attending, contact Tom Amstadt at tamstadt@geosyntec.com.
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STEAM Event on November 14th, 2024
EWRI volunteered during Jacob’s STEAM Day on November 14, 2024th, with K-6 students at the Orlando Northwest Neighborhood Center. The event aimed to spark curiosity and foster a love for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics among the students. Students were divided into small groups, rotating through the various activity tables. Activities included firefighting demonstrations, wetlands exploration, bicycle safety, and environmental science projects. Jacobs Engineering generously distributed over 60 nature kits to the students.
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City of Orlando Water Quality Experiments on 11/14/24 STEAM Day. | |
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Site Visit to the S-69 Weir & tour of the Kissimmee River
On December 5th, 2024, EWRI organized a tour of the Kissimmee River Restoration Project with the SFWMD and the USACE. The tour included a site visit to District structures S-65D, S-65D Lock, S-65DX2, and the S-69 weir on the southern end of the Kissimmee River, and a guided pontoon boat tour of the Kissimmee River upstream of the S-65D structures. The tour highlighted the District and USACE efforts to de-channelize a 22-mile section of the Kissimmee River, restore the original winding riverbed and floodplain, and re-hydrate adjacent wetlands. Many gators and migratory birds were observed during the pontoon boat tour, including the endangered snail kite. Thank you, Nicolle Masters and Patty Therrien, SFWMD, for an excellent tour!
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Photo taken of the S-69 Weir, facing north. | |
Group photo on the S-69 Weir. | |
Photo of the Kissimmee River taken from the pontoon boat. | |
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January 2025 Technical Luncheon
An EWRI technical luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, January 16th, 2025, at the CFX facility located at 4974 ORL Tower Road, Orlando. Lance Lumbard, MS, MBA, and Andrew Hood, PhD, EI with WSP, will be speaking on the “Inclusion of Internal Nutrient Load Management and Recirculating Biosorption Activated Media Filters as part of a Comprehensive Approach to Achieving Water Quality Restoration Goals”. Lunch will be provided and 1 PDH is pending approval per ASCE FL Section. If interested in attending, please contact Emma Sutherland at Emma@drummondcarpenter.com.
Seminole County Science Fair
On Saturday, February 1st, 2025, EWRI volunteers will be judging student projects at the Seminole County Regional Science, Math, and Engineering Fair to receive the EWRI Special Award for Best Water Resource & Environment Project. This is the third year EWRI has volunteered to judge the event and present a special award!
Volunteer with EWRI on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Save the Date: Volunteer with EWRI on MLK Day, January 20th, 2025, for the Orlando MLK Day of Service with US Hunger (formerly Feeding Children Everywhere). Volunteers will help pack meals at the Orange County Convention Center. EWRI will announce more details in the January newsletter. Let Ricky Ly know if you are interested in volunteering at ricky.ly@jacobs.com.
Orange County Volunteer Event in February 2025
EWRI will partner with the Orange County Environmental Protection Division on February 22nd, 2025, to help curb the growth of invasive plant species at the Greeneyes Wildlife Preserve near Apopka. Let Ricky Ly know if you are interested in volunteering at ricky.ly@jacobs.com
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STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING INSTITUTE
The SEI Chapter meets virtually every month on the second Wednesday from 12 PM to 12:30 PM to organize upcoming technical luncheons and networking opportunities. Please email Khanh Olka at khanh.olka@amermhi.com if you would like to attend.
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Please email Khanh Olka at khanh.olka@amermhi.com for more information about student discount codes. | |
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Student and Young Professional Scholarships
to attend SEI Congress 2025
Apply by January 3, 2025
SEI Structures Congress 2025 will be hosted in Phoenix, Arizona, from April 9 to 11, 2025. The event aims to advance the structural engineering profession for a better future. It will feature a robust technical program, engaging keynote speakers, and numerous networking opportunities.
SEI Society provides complimentary registration, and travel reimbursement to qualified students, and ambitious young professionals. Good luck, and we hope to see you there!
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Past Event
On November 19th, the Structural Engineering Institute hosted the "Delegated Design of Connections Using Finite Element Analysis" luncheon. The presentation examined practices in connection design, ranging from traditional methods such as AISC tables, hand calculations, and Excel spreadsheets to modern approaches like BIM/detailing software and connection design software. Ten members attended the luncheon.
Our guest speaker was Dave Eckrote, PE, Director at IDEA StatiCa. Through design examples, Mr. Eckrote highlighted the revolution of the Component-Based Finite Element Method (CBFEM). The presentation illustrated how FEA can be applied in connection design to ensure compliance with AISC requirements.
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SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
The Sustainability Committee’s core mission and function are to organize and facilitate outreach opportunities, allowing the East Central Branch members to stay informed and promote sustainable engineering practices. Below are some upcoming events and other news recommended by the committee.
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Upcoming Webinars & Events
● UF/IFAS Event (In-Person) - Green Your Scene: A Sustainable Landscaping Workshop and Garden Tour
Thursday, Jan 6th, 10 am - 12 pm, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County (6021 South Conway Road Orlando, FL 32812)
This introductory class will cover the Florida-friendly Landscaping™ 9 principles in detail, which focus on sustainable landscaping practices that are intended to reduce water, fertilizer, and pesticides by properly selecting and maintaining plants that thrive, provide nutrients and habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife, and help keep pollution out of our waterways—$ 10 attendance fee.
Learn more & register here.
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● ASCE Sustainability Committee Webinar - Civil Design Considerations for EV Charging Stations
Tuesday, Feb 11th, 12 pm - 1 pm, Virtual
This webinar will discuss the site-specific design aspects for the placement of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations. Discussion will include the utility and location considerations when selecting the EV charging area on site, the cost and design differences of new installation versus retrofitting a site for EV charging stations, and the benefits of providing EV charging stations. Design and engineering professionals from the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) will present this webinar. $5 registration fee.
Learn More and Register Here.
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Central Florida RECON (CFR) Waterway Cleanup Fleet – CFR RECON is a group of friends and concerned citizens protecting Central Florida’s surface waters and natural environment by removing trash and debris from lakes, rivers, and streams. All those who enjoy canoeing and kayaking and would have a couple of hours are welcome to join upcoming events! The RECON fleet is growing and currently has 9 kayaks available to use at events. Shoreline volunteers are also welcome if you feel the urge to walk instead of being on the water. Click the link to check out upcoming events! Click here to view all RECON events on Meetup. Click here to view the Facebook page.
Community Resources
- Questions on how to dispose of your Christmas tree? Orange County can tell you what goes where!
Click here for more information.
News / Interesting Reads
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The White House Christmas tree is a symbol of resilience for hurricane-hit North Carolina farms
The biggest challenge for Christmas tree farmers across western North Carolina has been fixing infrastructure on their property, including roads. Click here to read the full article.
A thermochromic material painted on windows might be what we need to maximize energy efficiency and control costs. How is this material different from those used in previous smart windows? Click here to read the full article.
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Join the Committee
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!
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EDUCATION COMMITTEE
(K-12 OUTREACH)
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Engineers in the Classroom
- Stone Lakes Elementary January 10, 2025, 9 am-11 am
- Avalon Elementary February 21, 2025, 9 am-11 am
Future Events
February is full of STEM events, if you are interested in advance notice of these events, please contact Mike Olka.
If you have any questions, or comments about K-12 Outreach or would like to join the committee, please contact Michael Olka at mike.olka@lakecountyfl.gov
| ASCE putting civil engineering back on the big screen with Cities of the Future film | The film was released in February 2024 | If you have any questions, or comments about K-12 Outreach or would like to join the committee, please contact Michael Olka mike.olka@lakecountyfl.gov | |
YOUNGER MEMBER FORUM
The goal of the ASCE Younger Member Forum (YMF) is to promote professional development among young engineers. YMF hopes you will join us for some of our upcoming events.
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Upcoming Events
Join us TODAY for our annual Holiday Toy Drive event benefiting Toys for Tots. This event is taking place at The Stubborn Mule, and your first drink will be provided. Thank you to our sponsor GEC.
| Register now for the Skill Up with YMG webinar “ASCE Membership Benefits Overview” being hosted by Madeline Batey on Wednesday, December 18th. This is a great opportunity for you or your staff and colleagues to get introduced to what ASCE has to offer, or to learn more about your existing membership! | Register for our upcoming Mini Golf event with UCF on Tuesday, January 14th. Buy yourself and a student a round of mini golf and introduce them to your discipline! Company sponsorship is available. | |
Recap
Thank you to everyone who showed support at the Canned Food Drive event! We hope you’ll join us for our last community service event of the year TONIGHT at the Stubborn Mule for our annual Toy Drive.
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December Report
As winter break approaches, students have been concentrating on exams and final preparations for the spring semester. Despite the busy schedule, ASCE has achieved several significant milestones. A major highlight was assisting with UCF’s Annual Concrete Exposure Day. There were a total of 200 participants who had the opportunity to learn about various uses and the fundamentals of concrete. We also had two General Body Meetings with Interplan LLC and Kimley-Horn. Both presentations offered insights into their engineering disciplines, providing members with a deeper understanding of the industry. Another key focus has been interest meetings for small competitions. Early involvement in these competitions is vital to our chapter’s success, and we are thrilled to see the enthusiasm from our members.
ASCE proudly participated in the CECE Career Fair. Students connected with industry leaders and explored potential internships and full-time positions. Additionally, our Lunch and Learn with Roger Schmitt offered professional insights into advancements in the construction materials industry. Furthermore, BCC held the Negotiations and Compensation Panel which discussed effective strategies for negotiation and compensation. To unwind from studies, members joined us for a Video Game Knight, enjoying a much-needed break. Finally, we held a Friendsgiving celebration to conclude the fall semester.
We look forward to an exciting spring semester filled with competition preparation, general body meetings, networking opportunities, socials, and more!
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ROADWAY DESIGNER II
Job Details
Posting Number: 23-12-15-3266
Pay Grade: 22N (Salary: $26.12 - $41.51 per hour)
Agency / Dept. / Office: Public Works - Engineering - Design Engineering
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job Summary
The essential functions of the position include writing legal descriptions, reviewing legal descriptions, entering and maintaining property information in GIS for the Right of Way Section, performing property vacations, assisting with property title reviews, and assisting with property acquisition. The position is responsible for creating maps and GIS solutions for resolving business/operational problems, collecting and maintaining GIS data, troubleshooting technical problems, providing professional customer service at all times, and performing related work as assigned. The position is also responsible to acquire right-of-way (ROW) through donation or purchase for road construction operations, stormwater, trails and other projects of the Public Works Department.
May be required to assist with emergency support functions in the event of a declared emergency and/or any other emergency duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Requires an Associate’s degree in civil or transportation engineering, urban planning or a closely related field with four years of related experience or six years experience in Stormwater Design and Road Design.
Requires a valid Florida driver’s license. AutoCAD certification preferred.
Apply HERE
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