April 2017 by ASCE Truckee Meadows Branch

ASCE Newsletter April 2017

April Lunch Presentation Lunch Presentation Info.

President’s Message

Banquet Sponsors

Presentation Summary and Presenter Biography

Annual ASCE-TMB Banquet Award Winners

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DREAM BIG: Screening

DREAM BIG: Volunteers

Job Postings: STANTEC

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Job Posting: FARR WEST Engineering

Job Posting: BLACK EAGLE

Job Posting: DYER Engineering

Job Posting: LUMOS

Job Posting: Jensen Precast

Supporters of ASCE Future Meetings/ Board of Directors

“Carson City Downtown Streetscape Improvements”

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Presented By: Michael D. Bennett, P.E., W.R.S. Director of Engineering - Lumos Date:

Tuesday, April 11th

Time:

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Location:

Peppermill Naples 7 Room 2707 S Virginia St Reno, NV, 89502

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PRESIDENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MESSAGE

Welcome Spring 2017! I hope you are all starting to enjoy the warmer weather and the extended hours of daylight as much as I am! Our annual ASCE Awards and Student Recognition Banquet was held at the Peppermill on March 9, 2017 and I am so excited to tell you that it was one of our largest and best supported banquets yet with over 190 attendees. Through the generosity of our banquet sponsors and the hard work of our banquet committee, the event was immensely enjoyable and successful! Congratulations to all of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award winners and thank you to everyone for your support! ASCE Truckee Meadows Branch and the ASCE Young Member Forum are introducing a new event this year! Friday, April 7, 2017 will be the 1st Annual Student Office Crawl. A number of companies throughout the area will be opening up their doors in an open-house style event to introduce students to our local engineering community. I am personally very excited about this event and look forward to seeing its outcome! Another big event coming up is the 17th Annual Marv Byars Memorial Golf Tournament set for Friday July 14, 2017 to be held at Arrow Creek Golf Course. This event is instrumental in raising money for the Student Chapter at UNR and each year ends up being a fun filled day of golfing and getting out with colleagues. Please be on the lookout for emails and website updates for this upcoming event!

As always, if you have any questions about anything going on, do not hesitate to contact me!

Amber Lynn Sosa President, ASCE Truckee Meadows Branch

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Featured Sponsor

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Presenter Biography

Carson City Downtown Streetscape Improvements Presentation Summary:

Learn how the extensive revitalization and enhancement of downtown Carson City went Presentation from design to implementation, with major construction completed before the Nevada Summary Day Parade and this year's Legislative session. The scope of the Downtown Streetscape Improvement Project included full replacement of aging water, sewer, and storm drains, upgraded and expanded event power throughout the corridor and added amenities for public transit, and improved pedestrian-bicyclist-vehicle safety throughout the corridor. The project incorporated public input and is an example of the CMAR process. Presented By: Michael D. Bennett, P.E., W.R.S. Director of Engineering - Lumos

Michael Bennett is the Director of Engineering at Lumos & Associates and has over 21 years of engineering experience, including project management, construction management, design, preparation of reports, plans and specifications, cost estimates, and administrations of a variety of projects. His background includes engineering, project management, and construction management of water systems, sewer systems, roadways, storm drains, hydrologic and hydraulic studies and public and commercial developments. Michael earned his Civil Engineering degree from the University of Nevada, Reno and is a past president of the Capital Branch of ASCE.

Read the full report at the link below: Infrastructure Report Card

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2016 ASCE-TMB Award Winners

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Engineer of the Year Brent Farr, P.E., M. ASCE

Young Civil Engineer of the Year Jeff Weagel, P.E., M. ASCE

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2016 ASCE-TMB Award Winners

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Environmental Project of the Year Third and Incline Creeks Restoration Designer: CARDNO, Inc. Owner: Incline Village General Improvements District

Structural Project of the Year Virginia Street Bridge Designer: Jacobs Engineering Group Owner: City of Renot

Transportation Project of the Year Downton Streetscape Improvement Designer: Lumos and Associates, Inc. Owner: Carson City

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See Dream Big on the Giant Screen Come see ASCE’s Feature length film! Dream Big is a HUGE film. Literally. From the Great Wall of China and the world’s tallest buildings to underwater robots, solar cars and smart, sustainable cities.

See it FREE May 6th, 2017 at the Joe Crowley Student Union Theater on the third floor. Public showings will run at 1:00pm, 2:00pm and 3:00pm. With hands on activities from 1:00pm to 4:00pm A private ASCE member showing will be at 4:00pm

All ages welcome.

MOVIE TRAILER

4:00 SHOWING RSVP

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! We will be hosting activities for students May 5th for innovation day and May 6th for ASCEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s showings and we need your help! We have collaborated with the Washoe County School District to help teach students about engineering. If you would like to help run some of our activities and teach students about what engineers do please register below! We will need volunteers from 10:00am to 1:00pm Friday May 5th and 1:00pm to 4:00pm Saturday May 6th. You may take as many or as few one hour shifts as you like.

VOLUNTEER HERE!

See Dream Big on the Giant Screen

Job Posting

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Water/Wastewater Engineer Stantec’s Nevada water Practice is looking for a highly motivated Mid-Level Project Engineer with municipal water/wastewater and/or storm water experience for our Reno office. The successful candidate will use his/ her technical abilities to plan, analyze, and design water and wastewater facilities (distribution, collection, and treatment) in the municipal market sector. The successful candidate will be required to:  Perform detailed studies, modeling and design of municipal water and wastewater systems and related facilities;  With minimal supervision, prepare plans and specifications and other contract documents for water and wastewater facilities:  Supervise and coordinate engineers and technical staff to ensure that the projects’ needs are met in a timely and effective manner;  Meet with clients and contractors to review project needs and coordinate field conditions;  Coordinate with internal and external design disciplines;  Manage project schedule and budget;  Perform engineering services during construction, including coordination of inspectors;  Provide scope of work and proposal support as necessary.  Research issues related to wastewater and water resources that impact individual projects; and  Write detailed design reports to document analyses. Your Capabilities and Credentials:

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Must have a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering. Professional Engineer in Nevada or ability to obtain within six months, required. Licensed in California a plus.  Must be able to effectively use AutoCAD Civil 3D for plan and profiles, site grading, corridors, gravity and sewer pipe networks, survey points, and have overall basic CAD skills.  Must have a minimum of 7 years’ experience in engineering analysis and design of water distribution and wastewater collection facilities.  can manage interdisciplinary design teams with minimal supervision.  Must be self-motivated individual possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.  Must have experience in providing construction support services, such as change in field conditions resolution, representing agencies at field meetings, and observation of construction.  Various hydrologic and hydraulic software platforms used in the planning and design of infrastructure is a plus. Valid driver’s license and good driving record required Stantec offers an excellent benefits and compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, wellness program, paid vacation and holidays, stock purchase plan, commuter flex-pass, and pretax health plans. Qualified candidates who are highly motivated and eager to commit to Static’s strategic initiative to become a Top 10 global design firm should submit their resume and cover letter, online at www.stantec.com/careers. www.ascetruckeemeadows.org

Job Posting

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Engineer in Training - Transportation Come explore the possibilities for you as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with the Transportation Group based Reno Nevada. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, energetic individual who is interested in growth on a professional and personal level. We offer all candidates the opportunity to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment. You will provide professional services to public and private sector clients and have the following responsibilities:

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Assist in the development and design of transportation related projects. Produce project drawings, calculate quantities, and prepare final documents. Projects will likely include any/all of the following – urban & rural roadways, highways, rail, transit, trails, intersections, and traffic signals. Using software, you will assist with the preparation of functional/preliminary/detailed and construction drawings for projects ranging from local roads to large scale highway projects. Assist with graphic design for presentations and proposals.

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

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Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. 2-4years of related transportation drafting and design experience preferred. Must have successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination with having passed the PE exam a plus. Experience in drafting/design of roadway/transportation & Civil Engineering projects. Proficient in the use of AutoCAD 2012 or newer and Civil3D. Experience in Microstation/Inroads is a plus. An understanding of transportation project design, including profiles, typical sections, cross sections, details, detailed grading, storm drainage, signals, ITS elements, etc. Must have effective communication skills including written, verbal, and interpersonal skills within this collaborative team environment setting. Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Must be well organized and possess the ability to work efficiently in a steady to fast-paced environment where high quality of work and adhering to deadlines are key to the success of the team. Stantec offers an excellent benefits and compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, wellness program, paid vacation and holidays, stock purchase plan, commuter flex-pass, and pretax health plans. Qualified candidates who are highly motivated and eager to commit to Static’s strategic initiative to become a Top 10 global design firm should submit their resume and cover letter, online at www.stantec.com/careers.

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Job Posting

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Project Manager - Civil Engineering Stantec’s Reno, NV office is looking for a Project Manager for our Community Development practice area. This individual will be responsible for the schedule, budget, contract and client interaction for large, complex land development and public works projects. Will provide clear direction to complete a project. Is responsible for project quality control. Has a strong understanding of the overall project development and design process; has extensive project management experience.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to the following:  Organizes and supervises the work of a technical team in the planning, design, processing, and construction support of civil engineering projects.  Supervises the preparation of engineering drawings and specifications, cost estimates and preliminary and final reports for public works and land development projects.  Performs project management duties on major engineering projects including client and sub consultant coordination; makes presentations to city council and boards when necessary; attends client meetings; visits job sites.  Responsible for project budgets, estimates, cost controls and schedules.  Responsible for project quality control.  Manages and controls sub consultant contracts.  Organizes and maintains project files; prepares monthly billing.  Prepares job proposals and attends proposal interviews.  Stamp/signs construction plans and technical reports.  Conducts performance appraisals; assists in the hiring of staff; and is responsible for staff development and disciplinary actions.  Performs marketing of clients, negotiating with client and/or on behalf of client, etc. Your Capabilities and Credentials:

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6-10 years of project management experience; including ability to organize and supervise work of other engineers, designers, and drafters. 10+ years of professional engineering experience designing land development and municipal infrastructure projects with thorough knowledge of grading, roadway, drainage/flood control, water, and wastewater system design. Must be well organized and possess the ability to work efficiently in a steady to fast-paced environment where high quality of work and adhering to deadlines are key to the success of the team. Thorough understanding of the overall development and plan preparation process; knowledge of plan approval and processing requirements. Excellent organizational, coordination, and managerial skills necessary to maintain project deliverables, schedules, and budgets. Excellent verbal communication, and "people" skills within a collaborative team environment. Strong ability to develop business and promote business relationships. Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and drainage software required. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office software (word, excel) and Microsoft outlook. Excellent technical writing skills; capable of writing reports, letters, and technical specifications. Valid Nevada Professional Engineer Registration required; additional California license is a plus. Possess valid driver’s license and good driving record

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Job Posting

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Transportation Engineer Static’s Multi-Disciplinary Reno, NV Office is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer!

You will provide professional services to public and private sector clients and have the following responsibilities:

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Assist in the planning, development, design, processing, and construction support of transportation related projects. Produce project drawings, calculate quantities, and prepare final documents. Projects will likely include the following – urban & rural roadways, highways, rail, transit, trails, intersections, traffic signals and backbone infrastructure of land development projects. Using the latest in computer-aided design, drafting and simulation modeling software, you will assist with the preparation of preliminary to detailed construction drawings for projects ranging from local roads to large scale highway projects.

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

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Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. Nevada Professional Engineering License required or the ability to obtain within 6 months; California PE a plus. At least 6 years of related transportation and design experience. Proficient in design of roadway/transportation & Civil Engineering projects including alignments, profiles, typical sections, cross sections, site grading and drainage. Proficient in AutoCAD / Civil 3D and Microstation / InRoads Must have effective communication skills including written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to work within a collaborative team environment setting. Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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Job Posting

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Farr West Engineering (Farr West) is looking for talented professionals to join our team. Farr West is a

growing civil engineering firm with offices in Reno and Elko, Nevada, specializing in water and wastewater utilities and water resources. Farr West provides a friendly work environment and offers competitive compensation, which will be determined based on ability and experience.

Benefits include health

insurance, a retirement plan, holidays, paid personal time off, and more.

For more information on the positions below, please visit our website at www.farrwestengineering.com.

Please submit your resume to resumes@farrwestengineering.com and specify the position you are

interested in within the email subject line.

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Senior Civil Engineer

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Associate Civil Engineer (EIT)

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Electrical Engineer

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Elko Area Civil Engineer

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Land Survey Technician

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Construction Inspector

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Building Inspector

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Marketing Coordinator

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GIS Professional

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Project Assistant

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Job Posting

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Black Eagle Consulting, Inc. Senior Project Engineer Summary: Coordinate, and exercise functional authority for planning and execution of exploration and laboratory testing programs; documentation of such work; perform geotechnical analysis, and prepare final reports. Minimum Qualifications:  A minimum of 10 years of experience in civil/geotechnical engineering, or a minimum of 5 years experience in civil/ geotechnical engineering with a Master’s Degree or higher in Civil (Geotechnical) Engineering.  A Nevada Civil Engineer registration or the ability to obtain within 6 months. A Master’s Degree or higher in Civil (Geotechnical) Engineering is preferable. Project engineers must possess a thorough understanding of soil mechanics, shallow and deep foundations, liquefaction, retaining walls and excavation support, slope stability, soil stabilization, earthwork and utility construction, and asphalt concrete paving. Essential Skills, Duties and Responsibilities:  Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and time management skills.  Properly maintain division equipment, including field testing equipment and vehicles.  Coordinate/perform exploration activities and/or geotechnical analyses on engineering projects.  Coordinate laboratory testing programs on projects.  Prepare geotechnical reports for projects including the formulation of geotechnical design and construction recommendations for final review by the Engineering Division Manager.  Perform work independently or in a group setting as needed depending on individual project scope.  Assist the Engineering Division Manager in the mentoring and overall development of department personnel. Ensure subordinates conform to the requirements of the employee handbook.

Special Inspector Summary: Inspection of mass grading and footing excavations, density testing, reinforcing steel inspection and PCC sampling for industrial building or residential subdivision projects. Minimum Qualifications:  3 years of soils testing, concrete sampling, and reinforcing steel inspection experience.  ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector Certification  ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1 Certification  Nuclear Density Gauge Certification Occupation Safety and Health Administration, 10-Hour

If you are interested in either position, please send you resume to Shaun Smith at ssmith@blackeagleconsulting.com www.ascetruckeemeadows.org

Job Posting

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Dyer Engineering is a local group of driven, high-achieving, dedicated, and reliable professionals. We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to provide technical expertise and leadership on a wide range of civil public works projects. This position requires an individual with strong technical and leadership abilities. Technical skills involve the design of various civil design projects ranging from aviation facilities to water resources projects. A strong background in Geotechnical engineering is also preferred. Leadership responsibilities include practicing with quality and integrity, building and maintaining positive client relationships, and open communication with the company team. The position will be expected to manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor junior staff, and provide a positive example for collaborative office culture.

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Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline At least 8 years of civil design and project management experience with a consulting firm Strong organizational, communication, leadership and technical skills Working knowledge of Civil 3D design software Experience in civil design and analysis

Other Desired Qualifications 

Strong experience specifically relating to the design of public works projects especially water resources and/or airport design with a background in geotechnical engineering  Expertise in HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and Water CAD About the Firm Dyer Engineering is a local company that was founded in 1998. The firm placed a high value on sustainable growth and fosters a culture of collaboration amongst its employees. Salary for this position will be dependent upon experience. This is a full time position with industry leading benefits including 401k profit sharing, health, dental, and vision insurance, and quarterly bonuses based upon performance.

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Job Posting

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PROJECT MANAGER Lumos is actively seeking full-time professionals in the greater Reno-Tahoe region, with strong skills in designing, consulting, and/or project management. Successful candidates will serve in positions as Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers, for a variety of projects and have 2-8 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in general civil design. Must be capable of organizing and completing phases of projects including proposal, design, submittal, agency coordination and review process, bidding assistance, and construction administration. Must have ability to solve design problems using engineering calculations and general design standards, and to apply concepts learned through required education and prior professional experience to complete project management tasks. Excellent organizational, oral, written and analytical skills are required, as well as an ability to manage multiple tasks. Proficiency in computer design software programs including AutoDesk Civil 3D is required. B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent is required. E.I. is required for Project Designers, PE License in the State of Nevada is required for Project Managers/Engineers. Project Managers will manage budgets, technical staff, and reports; contribute to expanding our professional reputation; work closely with other managers throughout the company to promote the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business interests in adherence to our mission, vision, and values. Clean driving record required. Salary DOE. Lumos & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Excellent benefit package including competitive wages, vacation/sick leave/family leave, holidays, company-paid medical/dental/vision and flexible spending account, short-term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and 401(k) with 25% match (after 90 days). Work-Life balance with a great family culture is a huge priority at Lumos! Please send resume to: Debby Hunter, 9222 Prototype Drive, Reno, NV 89521 or email dhunter@lumosinc.com.

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Job Posting

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Jensen Precast has been the West-Coast leader in precast concrete manufacturing since 1968. Jensen Precast designs and manufacture standard and custom precast concrete products to meet large-scale infrastructure demands for highway construction, retaining walls, electric and gas utility, telecommunications, water, wastewater, and stormwater applications. The Corporate engineering department provides technical support for the products, sales teams, and manufacturing facilities throughout the company. The department provides this support in the form of product design, new product development, product data management, structural reinforcing design, and product lifting design. The department also ensures that all products comply with local and national design codes and regulations. The engineering department is currently engaged in many exciting IT/IS projects that utilize cutting edge technology to efficiently and expediently design, cost, and produce our products. We are currently seeking a Professional Engineer to join our team in a senior design role. This individual will primarily manage the structural analysis and design of large custom products as well as modified standards. This individual will also be responsible for the review of designs produced by other team members within the engineering department. When necessary, this individual will affix their engineering seal to structural calculations and shop drawings.

Additionally, the applicant will contribute to the general design methods and philosophies of the engineering department. Major Duties  Using in-house design software, designs parts and assemblies to meet specific applications. Revises existing products to meet new requirements or to make improvements. 

Interacts with Sales to facilitate customer needs.

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Manages cad operators to complete steel reinforcing and fabrication drawings, and support documentation for catalogs and web pages.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  Concrete design following ACI and AASHTO 

Steel design according to AISC and /or AASHTO

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A basic understanding of Bill of Materials and Part Maintenance Fluent with Autodesk Auto Cad and Microsoft Office products

Requirements Minimum BS in civil engineering 

PE/SE Highly desirable

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Familiarity with Autodesk Vault highly desirable

Email Resume to: CorpHR@JensenPrecast.com (reference “Senior Engineer Application”) www.ascetruckeemeadows.org

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FUTURE MEETINGS

ASCE Board of Directors Meetings Thursday April 6, 2017 12:00 at Sparks City Hall

Thursday May 4, 2017 12:00 at Sparks City Hall Thursday June 1, 2017 12:00 at Sparks City Hall Monthly Presentation Schedule April 11, 2017 Peppermill Casino 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. May 9, 2017 Peppermill Casino 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. June 6, 2017 Peppermill Casino 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. July 11, 2017 Peppermill Casino 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Do you have a groundbreaking or ribbon cutting ceremony coming up for your project? Send the details to Randi Reed at Randi@hausofreed.com and a representative from ASCE will be there to cheer you on and obtain information for our newsletter!! ASCE Truckee Meadows Branch P.O. Box 70002 Reno, NV 89570-0002 http://www.ascetruckeemeadows.org/

ASCE Truckee Meadows Branch Board of Directors

Amber Sosa, President asosa@cityofsparks.us 775.828.1622 Dan Stucky, President-Elect dan.stucky@atkinsglobal.com 775.789.9860

Randall Rice, Treasurer randall_rice@golder.com 775.828.9604 Kaci Thomas, Secretary Kaci.Thomas@ch2m.com 775.360.7215 Randi Reed, Director at Large Randi@hausofreed.com 775.513.7052 Garth Oksol, Director at Large goksol@rtcwashoe.com 775.332.2137 Bryan Byrne, Director at Large Bryan.Byrne@ch2m.com 775.230.2890 Jon Lau, Webmaster jlau@cfareno.com 775.856.1150 Kyle Castle, UNR Student Chapter President unrasceagc@gmail.com 406.839.4633 Ashley Verling, YMF President averling@WoodRodgers.com ASCE.Truckee.YMF@gmail.com 775.853.7456 Matt Barton, Newsletter Editor mbarton@golder.com 775.828.9604