ASCE Richmond Branch Newsletter
Volume 7 Issue 6
June 2015
Important Upcoming Dates
In This Issue
June Event - Adam Matteo, PE of the Virginia Department of
Exciting Upcoming
Transportation (VDOT)
Events and PDH
June 3rd, 6:15 PM, The Science Museum of Virginia
President's Message
I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day
Weekend, spending time with friends and
family, and enjoying the beautiful spring weather
that Richmond is known for (minus the allergies
for fellow sufferers out there). Now that June is
here, it always brings the familiar excitement of
school being out for summer! Not to worry,
events are still going to continue on for the Richmond Branch, and we hope
you can join us!
We still plan on still having our monthly technical meetings and field trips
throughout the summer. First, is our June monthly technical meeting, today
at the Science Museum of Virginia starting at 6:15 PM. You can still sign
up until 2:00 PM TODAY! We will be hosting Adam Matteo, Assistant State
Structure and Bridge Engineer for Bridge Maintenance, and the topic is on
Personal Rapid Transit (PRT). Dinner will be provided, and we hope to see
you there!
We are also hosting a FREE event this summer at The Diamond to see a
Flying Squirrels game. Check out the Younger Member Outreach section for
more information on the event.
Opportunities
Younger Member
News
National ASCE
Events
Job Postings
Sponsor of the Month
Meet the Board
and Chair
Members!
Click here for our
bio's and contact
information
President - Brooke
Jackson, P.E.
President Elect - Ashley
Johnson, P.E.
Vice President
The Richmond Branch hosted the 13th Annual ASCE Golf Tournament on
May 14th. It could not have been a more beautiful day for some friendly
competition. Congratulations to the VDOT team (Kevin O'Neill, Paul Hinson,
and John Legg) for winning the event! I want to thank our sponsors this
year, which are listed below. Without their support, the branch wouldn't be
- Jonathan Oliver
Secretary/Treasurer Shannon Kerrigan
able to financially support the annual Education Outreach events, which
support students in the Greater Richmond Area. This includes the RJEC
Engineering Ingenuity Day Event at the Science Museum and our annual
scholarship for local college student. Additionally, thank you to all of the
volunteers who make the golf tournament a success, ASCE could not put
on the event without your help! For additional information and photos, check
out the Education Outreach News section.
Lastly, thank you for your continued support of our organization, and as
always we are looking for comments on how to better serve you through
technical meetings and outreach. Please email me at
[Link]@[Link] if you have questions or comments.
Past President - Austin
Clarke, P.E.
Communications Chair
- Melanie Leckey, P.E.
Education Outreach
Chairs - Justin Watson
& Ryan Abalos
Government Relations
Chair - Loai El-Gazairly
Membership Chair
- Jeremy Craft
Exciting Upcoming Events and PDH Opportunities!
Don't miss out... this meeting is TONIGHT!!
June Branch Meeting - Adam Matteo, PE of the Virginia
Department of Transportation (VDOT)
Website Chair - Kevin
O'Neill, P.E.
Young Member Chair Chris Friend & Carolyn
Desrochers
As Assistant State Structure
and Bridge Engineer for Bridge
Maintenance Mr. Matteo is
responsible for planning,
budgeting and establishing
policy for the maintenance of
over 19,000 of Virginia's
highway bridges and large
culverts. He has 29 years of
engineering experience in structural design, bridge maintenance and
construction management. Before joining VDOT he worked as an
engineering consultant, where he was responsible for the management of an
office that performed bridge design, bridge inspection and bridge
maintenance services in the mid-Atlantic region.
When: Wednesday, June 3rd 2015, 6:15 - 7:30 PM
*Food will be served at 6:15 PM with presentation to start at 6:30 PM.
Subject: Personal Rapid Transit - A Low-Cost Way to Provide
Connectivity in Populated Areas
Location: The Science Museum of Virginia
More Information: New technological developments have made possible
the long-held dream of Personal Rapid Transit (PRT). PRT systems allow
users to leave at will to any destination of their choosing on a network using
Connect with
ASCE Richmond
on our
LinkedIN Page!
small, self-guided vehicles. These systems are now being built and
planned in more locations than ever. The author presents information about
existing systems and a concept for a new system that can be built in
harmony with existing urban, suburban and rural environments.
Utilizing existing technologies, the lightweight network would supplement
other existing modes of transportation and could provide the following
advantages:
Shorter trip times in urban, suburban and rural areas
Ability for passengers to leave at will
Self-driving vehicles
Improved safety
Low cost to construct
Low environmental impact (stormwater management and disturbance
of habitat)
Low fuel cost per mile/reduced emissions
Low vehicle maintenance cost per mile
Shorter construction schedules
Ability to fit into existing urban and suburban environments
Expandability based on demand and interest
Lower maintenance cost
Come and see a vision for the future of a new mode of transportation that
could allow us to get where we need to go quickly.
Contact Jon Oliver by phone at 804-672-4723 or by email at
[Link]@[Link] for more information. Please register
on our website.
Education Outreach News
Thank you to all who attended our Annual Gold Outing!! It was a great
success!
Thank You Golf Tournament Sponsors!
Younger Member News
Save the Date!
Our Annual Squirrels Baseball Outing is going to be here soon! Save the
Date for Thursday, July 16th! The game starts at 7:05 PM. Stay tuned for
more details as we get closer to the event!!
National ASCE Events
Region 4 - ASCE 2015 Spring and Summer Continuing
Education Seminars and Workshops
Geographic Services is proud to announce the Continuing Education
schedule of seminars and workshops for spring and summer scheduled in
your geographic area. These seminars/workshops have been produced by
ASCE's Continuing Education Department.
More Information can be found at: [Link]
Seismic Loads for Buildings and Other
May 21-22,
Nashville,
Structures
2015
TN
How to Start, Build, and Run a Forensic
May 28-29,
Alexandria,
Engineering Practice
2015
VA
Soil and Rock Slope Stability
June 11-12,
Charleston,
2015
SC
June 25-26,
Washington,
2015
D.C.
July 16-17,
Charlotte,
2015
NC
Design of Lateral Force-Resisting Systems
July 23-24,
Indianapolis,
Using the 2012 International Building Code
2015
IN
Leadership Development for the Engineer
Earthquake-Induced Ground Motions
Seismic Analysis of Structures and Equipment - July 30-31,
Washington,
NEW
D.C.
2015
Seismic Analysis of Structures and Equipment - September
Charleston,
NEW
10-11, 2015 SC
Pumping Systems Design for Civil Engineers
September
Fairfax, VA
24-25, 2015
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Job Posting
Design Engineering
Program Manager
VDOT's Structure and Bridge Division is seeking an
individual to serve as the primary manager for a design
Job
Description
program within the project delivery section. The incumbent
will oversee teams of engineers and technical staff, and will
be responsible for the development of internal and external
bridge and structural plans.
Considerable knowledge of: leadership principles;
productivity and performance measurement assessment
practices; bridge, design, and structural analysis; FHWA
design practices and standards; state and FHWA
procurement laws, practices and policies; contract
management; and development of complex structural
projects and planning. Demonstrated ability to: manage a
structural engineering program; manage multiple work
teams of professional engineering and technical staff;
Minimum
oversee complex engineering projects; provide guidance on
Qualifications policy and procedure interpretation relating to program area;
develop and deliver effective communications both orally
and in writing; resolve issues of concern; provide leadership
to staff; evaluate productivity and performance; assess
workload distribution; delegate work; and develop high
performing work teams. Must also have considerable skills
in the use of a personal computer and Microsoft and
engineering related software. Position requires a
Professional Engineering Registration.
B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering with a major in structural
design and courses in engineering management and
Preferred
Qualifications
leadership. Considerable experience at a managerial level
in: leadership of professional engineering staff, productivity
and performance management, oversight of project delivery,
the design and analysis of bridges and other structures,
and management of consultant contracts.
Applications for this position must be submitted
electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed,
or hand delivered applications and rsums will not be
accepted. Applications must include complete work history,
including periods of unemployment if applicable. This
website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the
application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to
Special
"Your Application" in your RMS Account to check the
Instructions
status for this position.
to Applicants
This position requires a fingerprint based criminal history
background check and DMV record check.
To apply, visit [Link] by 5PM on 6/15/15.
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engineering community? There's also the option to purchase a
package deal and have your job posting listed in our newsletter as
well as on our website, which is where all of our event registration is
funneled through. Email Melanie at mleckey@[Link] for more
information!
Thanks to our Sponsors this Month!
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hundreds of local engineers and companies within the Greater
Richmond Area? Email Melanie at mleckey@[Link] for more
information!
If you have any comments regarding this newsletter, please don't hesitate
to contact me at mleckey@[Link].
Thanks!
Melanie Leckey
ASCE Richmond Branch Communications Chair
