Please join us for the Installation of the 2024/2025 slate of officers and recognition of all who served this past year. We are also excited to have FDOT staff as our keynote speakers to give an update on all Moving Florida Forward Projects within Central Florida. The East Central Branch will also be awarding its annual scholarships to local students from UCF and Embry-Riddle. Sponsorships are still available – thank you to our current sponsors. E-mail Thomas Anzelone @ Thomas.anzelone@rsandh.com if you have any questions. | |
Please join us for our 2024 Scholarship Fund Raiser Golf Tournament at the beautiful Celebration Golf Club on September 20, 2024! We have another great event planned with a delicious breakfast and BBQ lunch, tons of raffles and prizes, and hopefully some great golf weather! Registration is now open!!!! Hope to see you there! | |
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ENVIRONMENTAL & WATER RESOURCES INSTITUTE
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GEO-INSTITUTE
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Innovative and Sustainable Geosynthetic Technologies from Huesker, Inc
Date/Time
Thursday, August 15th, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Location
Central Florida Expressway Authority - 4974 ORL Tower Road Orlando, FL 32807
Description: Please join EWRI and the Geo-Institute for a 1-hour technical presentation with speaker Randy Thomas, PE, to learn about the innovative and sustainable geosynthetic technologies from Huesker, Inc., and how these have been utilized in real-world applications. This presentation will provide an overview of the sustainability of 100%, post-consumer, recycled polyester geosynthetics, Huesker’s EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) certification, the innovative use of a unique base polymer for challenging project demands, and Huesker’s 4 geosynthetic application categories. The use of these geosynthetics in the I95 (Philadelphia) bridge collapse emergency repair and the economic and environmental benefits of using geocomposites to reinforce asphalt overlays will also be discussed. This session is approved for 1.0 PDH per ASCE Florida Section.
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STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING INSTITUTE
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Challenges in Seismic Retrofit of Iconic Structures
July 2024 By STRUCTURE magazine In Articles, Feature
The seismic rehabilitation of York Hall at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) demonstrates the complexities of modernizing aging iconic structures in earthquake-prone regions while preserving their historical significance. Built-in 1966 and known for its distinctive mid-century modern architecture, York Hall faced significant seismic risks due to its original design features, which did not meet current safety standards.
The UC Seismic Safety Policy requires retrofits to meet specific seismic performance levels and address hazards such as falling building components. For York Hall, this involved preserving historic architectural elements while upgrading the building to modern seismic standards. Key challenges included ensuring the building remained operational during renovations and balancing various priorities such as seismic safety, historical preservation, and cost management.
The successful completion of the York Hall retrofit, which won an NCSEA award, resulted in significant cost savings and created a model for future seismic retrofits. Key takeaways to consider include the importance of an integrated design team, effective communication, and the ability to balance technical, historical, and operational requirements in seismic upgrades. More details can be found in the article linked below.
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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 -11, 2025. The event aims to advance the structural engineering profession for a better future. They will have 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 at the Congress!
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UTILITY ENGINEERING & SURVEYING INSTITUTE
UESI, as a part of the East Central Branch of the ASCE Florida Section, has been involved in promoting Utility Engineering and Surveying in Central Florida for the last 7 years. Our group, in an effort to become a useful venue for Utility and Surveying professionals, has been organizing presentations and luncheons for years attended by local engineers and surveyors. One of our goals is to support local students who have chosen to focus on the utility and/or surveying field by awarding scholarships. The latest one was presented to Alexandra Roche, a senior at UCF pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. We will be giving out our next scholarship in the second part of 2024.
UESI’s next presentation and luncheon, "Leveraging Survey Technology to restore communities in the wake of Hurricane Ian", will be happening at the CFX headquarters on September 11. We hope to see you there!
The UESI board meets on the third Wednesday of the month at noon and if interested in joining please feel free to email jgonzalez@kpmfranklin.com.
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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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Sustainability Raffle at the ASCE Florida Section Annual Conference
The Florida Section Sustainability Committee hosted a raffle at the Annual Conference on July 10-12, 2024 in Bonita Springs. Attendees could receive a raffle entry for sustainable practices such as bringing a reusable beverage container for use at the conference, driving an electric vehicle, or carpooling to the conference. Raffle winners were selected and presented at the Awards and Installation Luncheon on Friday the 12th. Prizes included plants sourced from a nursery local to the conference area.
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Upcoming Webinars
● September 12th & 18th – 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm – The ASCE East Central Branch Sustainability Committee is partnering with the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council (ECFRPC) to host a two-part webinar training on the topic of Green Infrastructure & Nature Based Solutions Training for Engineers. Each day has been approved for 1 PDH credit. Registration for the webinar series will be coming soon. Click here to view the Speakers' Bios.
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Volunteer Opportunities
● 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.
News / Resources / Interesting Reads
● September 14th- 8:00 am to 12:00 pm - Orange County Adopt-a-Tree 2024
The Adopt-a-Tree events take place about 6 times a year and seek to give Orange County residents an opportunity to expand their landscape by giving away or adopting, trees. The September event will take place at Magnolia Park (2929 S. Binion Road, Apopka, FL 32703). Click here for the details
● October 26th- 10:00 am - Pollution Prevention Program: Take Back Day
Mark your calendars, the next United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Take Back Day event is scheduled for October 26, 2024, at 10:00 am. Because pharmaceuticals are not adequately treated by most wastewater treatment plants they should NEVER be flushed down the toilet or poured down the drain. This includes medications taken by humans and those given to animals. The collection sites have not been updated yet for the October event. Check the website two weeks before the event for the site closest to you. Click here for more information
● ASCE Innovation in Sustainable Engineering Award
ASCE is accepting nominations for the Innovation in Sustainable Engineering Award until November 1st. This award seeks to recognize creativity in the form of innovative sustainability for built civil infrastructure projects. Click here for more information.
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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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STEM Teacher Award
The ASCE ECB Education Committee is seeking nominations of local teachers of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM). The award is open to Pre-K through high school teachers working in public, private, or charter schools within Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter, and Volusia Counties.
This award is to recognize teachers who teach or support STEM in their classrooms. The nomination should include the name of the teacher, their school, and a brief description of their efforts in teaching and/or supporting STEM in the classroom. Please send nominations to Michael Olka at mike.olka@lakecountyfl.gov by August 31st, 2024. Please see the attached nomination form.
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Future Events
February is full of STEM events, if you are interested in advance notice of these events, please contact Mike Olka.
| 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 | |
Advance Notice for the 2024 E-Week events:
Looking for motivated ASCE members who would like to help plan the E-Week 2025 events including the formal awards ceremony. Committee to start having planning meetings starting in September.
| If you have any questions, or comments about E-Week or would like to join the committee, 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. YMF hopes you will join us for some of our upcoming events.
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Upcoming Events
Register for our upcoming happy hour on August 15th at the Hourglass Brewing District Location (Curry Ford) benefitting A Gift for Teaching. We will be collecting items at the happy hour to benefit children in need in our community. Please consider bringing items such as pencils, markers, notebook paper, crayons, scissors, backpacks, rules, notebooks, and calculators. Your first drink and light snacks will be provided. Thank you to our sponsor KSM!
| Register for our upcoming joint Kayak Event with the Jacksonville, Gainesville, and West Coast Branch at Silver Springs State Park on August 24th. This will be a great event where you can spend some time in nature and get to know fellow engineers from all across the state. Thank you to our sponsors Kimley-Horn, NV5, and Avcon. | Register for our upcoming webinar on project management on August 21st. There will be time for Q&A at the end of the presentation. Thank you to our speaker Ryan Verdel, P.E. the Assistant Transportation Director at VHB for offering to present. | Call for nominations for next year's YMF board and chairs! Have you enjoyed attending YMF events in the past or are looking to get more involved? Then please consider joining us this year as a chair or board member. Our events are not possible without our dedicated chairs. We will open up nominations on August 12th. Please fill out the nomination link below if you are interested. | Join us as we host our Second Annual Halloween Horror Nights Meet Up on Friday, September 6th, 2024. Ticket(s) are not included. More information coming soon! | |
Recap
YMF hosted a joint happy hour with our pups in July. We had a fun time watching all the pups have a case of the zoomies and trying to steal pizza. Thank you to all who attended including the pups!
| This past weekend two of our officers, Dayna Duffy and Brittni Stewart, had the opportunity to travel to Reston, VA and attend the Younger Member Leadership Symposium hosted by the Committee on Younger Members at ASCE Headquarters. This conference teaches leadership and soft skills including stress and time management, communication styles, presenting and networking. These skills allow our officer board to grow as leaders within our YMF and their careers. They also met Younger Member leaders and ASCE staff from all over the country! |  |  | |
August Report
This past month consisted of various events such as team meetings, networking events, the ASCE Florida Annual Conference, and socials. In an effort to inform those curious about the civil engineering profession, we have been conducting Intern Takeovers on the UCF ASCE Instagram page. Throughout the summer, officers and members have showcased a day in the life at their internship and have answered questions regarding their discipline, position, education, and more. We have also gotten a head start in preparation for the Student Symposium by having our first canoe row practice! Officers have met with our Student Government Representative to discuss funding and have also met with YMF to discuss conference prep. Additionally, our 2nd officer meeting was conducted this past month. Officers discussed future General Body Meetings, overall budgeting, tailgating, individual responsibilities, and more. YMF also hosted a unique networking event at Pups Pub where young professionals got to socialize amongst each other while also enjoying the company of their dogs. A major highlight last month was the ASCE Florida Annual Conference. Five of our officers had the privilege of attending the conference and ASCE Florida Section Quarterly Meeting in Bonita Springs. Officers participated in technical sessions where they learned more about different disciplines in the Civil Engineering field.
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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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