June 2017 by ASCE Truckee Meadows Branch

ASCE Newsletter June 2017

Lunch Presentation Info.

President’s Message

Featured Sponsor

Presentation Summary and Presenter Biography

Marv Byars’ Memorial Golf Tournament Registration

YMF - Food Truck Friday

Job Postings: STANTEC

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June Lunch Presentation

Job Posting: FARR WEST Engineering

Job Posting: DYER Engineering

Job Posting: LUMOS

Job Posting: Jensen Precast

Supporters of ASCE Future Meetings/ Board of Directors

“HOW TO START YOUR OWN FIRM” Presented By:

Joubin Pakpour, P.E. Principal Engineer Pakpour Consulting Group, Inc.

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Date:

Tuesday, June 6th

Time:

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Location:

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

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE With the arrival of the summer season, I would like to take this time to wish everyone a warm, fun and safe summer! Let’s get ready for some sun and some golf in the spirit of supporting the Student Chapter of ASCE at the University of Nevada, Reno! The 17th Annual Marv Byars’ Memorial Golf Tournament is set for Friday July 14, 2017 at the Arrow Creek Golf Course with an 8:00am shotgun start. Signups are open! The event also includes a player BBQ after the tournament, hole-in-one prizes, closest-to-thehole contests, longest drive and putting contests and a tremendous raffle that seems to get better and better every year. Student representatives from ASCE will also be at the event volunteering and giving us some time to meet them and see were the raised money is going. Tee Sponsorships and Hole-In-One Sponsorships are available. Please consider putting together a team to support this event! Elections for the Truckee Meadows Branch of ASCE are quickly approaching! If you ever wanted to get involved with the Board or if you have ever been curious about our Board Meetings, I would highly recommend visiting a Board Meeting. They are open and welcome to all. The next Board Meeting will be held Thursday June 29, 2017 at noon at Sparks City Hall and lunch is provided. We are looking for new Directors-at-Large and committee chairmen to join our team! Please email me at asosa@cityofsparks.us if you have interest in getting involved and/or attending a Board Meeting. As always, if you have any questions about anything going on or have any comments, please do not hesitate to contact me!

Amber Lynn Sosa President, ASCE Truckee Meadows Branch

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HOW TO START YOUR OWN FIRM Presentation Summary: Starting your own company is the ultimate American Dream, but very few individuals take the leap. This interactive and entertaining presentation will provide attendees firsthand experience, survival techniques and lessons learned from Mr. Pakpour's experience when he and three of his co-workers started their own consulting firm in 2004. Mr. Pakpour presentation will highlight some do's and don'ts when considering starting a firm. Topics will include, how to get started, picking the right partner, how much money is needed, business plan preparation, accounting, marketing, branding, insurance, and host of other issues related to starting your own firm.

Presenter Biography & Presentation Summary

Presented By:

Joubin Pakpour, P.E. Principal Engineer Pakpour Consulting Group, Inc.

Mr. Pakpour is a registered professional civil engineer with nearly two decades of public works design and construction management experience. He is a graduate of San Jose State University with a Bachelors and Masters in Civil Engineering. His career includes working for both public agencies and private firms. He is the past president (2012) of the Northern California Chapter of American Public Works Association (APWA) and has been a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers since 1991, two weeks before starting his freshmen year in college. Mr. Pakpour has traveled throughout California and Nevada speaking on this topic as a way to give back to the profession at various local ASCE and APWA chapters along with local University.

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DATE: Friday, July 14, 2017 TIME: 8:00 AM Shotgun Start COST: $175/person ($125 Green Fee + $50

4-PERSON SCRAMBLE Open to first 128 players • • • • •

Player Barbeque after tournament Hole-in-One prizes Closest to Hole contests Longest Drive contests Putting contest • Raffle prizes

tax deductible donation to ASCE/AGC student chapter)

Registration Deadline: June 16, 2017 Buy your Mulligans and Putting Tape now. • Mulligans $10/Mulligan __________Mulligans x $10/ea __________Feet x $10/ft • Putting Tape $10/foot

$700 FOURSOME

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$__________ $__________

$1100 FOURSOME INCLUDES TEE SPONSORSHIP

$500 TEE SPONSORSHIP

HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSORSHIP

(Only 18 available) – includes professional promotional sign with company name placed on the tee box

(Only 5 available) - Donate a valuable prize for the price of Hole-in-One insurance! Premiums based on prize value, length of hole, and number of players.

Make checks payable to: ASCE-TMB

Mail to: P.O. Box 70002, Reno, NV 89570

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED:

$___________________ SHIRT SIZES

TEAM MEMBERS

MEN’S S – 4XL

WOMEN’S XS – 2XL

1. 2. 3. 4. For more information about sponsorship and tournament activities contact Allen Tryon at 775-232-2980 or email 20tumbleweed09@gmail.com

OFFICIAL TITLE SPONSORS FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY METHOD OF PAYMENT: ___ CASH ___ CHECK # DATE RECEIVED:

FOOD, DRINKS, AND FUN!

FAMILY FRIENDLY!

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND COWORKERS!

JUNE 23RD FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY SOCIAL

SEE WHAT YMF IS ALL ABOUT!

Summer is here! Head down to Idlewild Park on Friday, June 23rd at 5:30PM, grab some food and drinks, play some games, and hang out with the YMF group! Bring your friends, family, and coworkers! We will be setting up a spot with our ASCE banners so you can easily find us. Feel free to bring some lawn chairs or games. Email asce.truckee.ymf@gmail.com with any questions. RSVP for the event on our Facebook page or email us to let us know that you are coming!

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Friday, June 23rd 5:30PM

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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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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

Monthly Newsletter June 2017

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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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 June 29, 2017 12:00 at Sparks City Hall

ASCE Truckee Meadows Branch Board of Directors

Amber Sosa, President asosa@cityofsparks.us 775.828.1622 Dan Stucky, President-Elect dstucky@carson.org 775.887.2355

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Randall Rice, Treasurer randall_rice@golder.com 775.828.9604

June 6, 2017 Peppermill Casino 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Kaci Thomas, Secretary Kaci.Thomas@ch2m.com 775.360.7215

July 11, 2017 Peppermill Casino 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

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

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/

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