March 2019

President’s Message

The time has finally come for our Annual Awards Night and Student Recognition Banquet! I want to thank Kaci Thomas and the rest of the board for what I believe will be an unforgettable evening. The time and effort needed to coordinate the event is considerable; I am very excited to participate in this year’s event.

As a reminder the awards banquet will be in the Grand Exposition Hall at the Silver Legacy from 5pm to 10pm. We will have a live magician, karaoke, and an escape room challenge that we hope will stump even our most formidable members. I want to thank Brainy Actz for helping us coordinate such a great idea.

While we try to make the event lively, the banquet is a great opportunity to network and engage with other members of our association as well as peers, mentors, and educators in our profession. We strive to highlight the great projects our region brings as well as the great engineers and students that our great community has to offer. As always, the UNR students and faculty will attend to let us all know how their activities and special projects are going. I hope to see you all there for what I know will be a memorable event.

Finally, I will leave you with some news that may pique your interest. This year’s Marv Byars Memorial Golf Tournament will be in a new location. Stay tuned to see where we go this year. The dates have been secured for Friday, July 12th, 2019 with a 9am shotgun start, so keep your eyes out for the ‘save the date’ coming your way in the following weeks.

Until next month,

Randall Rice, PE President, ASCE Truckee Meadows Branch

Luncheon Summary

Information Governance - Risks and Opportunities

Abstract:

Every organization, regardless of the sector or size of business, must strike a balance between the risks of having unmanaged information and the opportunity to leverage that information. Organization that can find that balance can achieve significant cost savings, they can minimize legal and business threats and they can create optimal processes aimed at using information for business value. Information Governance is for everyone.

Presenter Biography:

Lisa has 25 years professional technology experience in the Document Imaging industry. She is a Certified Information Professional CIP, ECMp and CAPTUREp certified (IG industry credentials). She previously was involved in the Engineering and GIS market and leveraged that to become the experts in the capture of large format documents. Her experience includes successfully managing major multi year contracts for Hoover DAM, PG&E, Reno Tahoe Airport. Projects have included implementation of Records management and Standards for compliance within the Building industry. Keys to success include attention to detail, working as a leader and understanding of the evolving industry.

Lisa has been recognized nationally and was awarded the for her efforts in the Document Management Industry. She has volunteered as the AIIM Nevada Chapter President/ Board member 2010 2017 and has been on the Nevada GIS Board from 2003 to 2010.

Luncheon Presenter Biography & Presentation Summary

CEO and Founder Lisa A. Desautels

Job Posting

PROJECT ENGINEER - Lake Tahoe / PROJECT DESIGNER - Reno

Luncheon Presenter Biography & Presentation Summary

Our team of dynamic problem solvers is looking to add a Project Engineer to our office in Stateline, NV, located just minutes away from Lake Tahoe. In addition, we are looking for a qualified Project Designer in our Reno office. If your passion is helping create a better tomorrow through design, Lumos & Associates is where you can grow as a professional and individual. Lumos & Associates has been recognized as a Best Places to Work award winner by the Northern Nevada Human Resources Association, and our culture encourages flexibility and allows professionals to tackle and succeed in a variety of projects that improve the community we live in.

A qualified candidate will have the following:

• 2 6 years of general civil design,

• 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,

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent,

• P.E. License in the State of Nevada or ability to attain within 3 months for our Lake Tahoe opening. Project Designer for Reno would have E.I. certification and on the path to obtain P.E. within the near future, and

• Clean driving record.

For a detailed list of excellent employer paid benefits, please visit our website at http://www.lumosinc.com/career center/.

Salary DOE. Lumos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See why we love working at Lumos! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_ILu3Tx V4&t=82s

Job Posting

CIVIL PROJECT MANAGER

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.

Luncheon Presenter Biography & Presentation Summary

This position requires an individual with strong technical and leadership abilities. Technical skills involve the management of water resources and other public works projects.

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, support business development and proposals, and provide a positive example for collaborative office culture.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

• Registered Professional Engineer

• 10+ years of project management of civil and public works project experience

• Strong organizational, communication, leadership and technical skills

• Working knowledge of Civil 3D design software

• Other Desired Qualifications - Water Resources background, including municipal water systems, pump stations, hydrology and hydraulics

CIVIL ANALYST/DESIGNER

We are seeking an experienced Civil Analyst / Designer to provide technical expertise and leadership on a wide range of civil public works and site development projects.

This position requires an individual with strong technical and leadership abilities. Designer will be expected to support senior staff with the production of design plans and specifications, both independently and as part of a project team. Strong report writing and experience with hydrology/ hydraulics modeling desired.

Position Requirements:

Strong organizational, communication, leadership and technical skills, working knowledge of Civil 3D design software, experience in civil design and analysis

Other Desired Qualifications:

• AutoCAD Civil 3D, minimum 1 year experience

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related discipline

• E.I. License in State of Nevada

• ArcGIS knowledge

For more information, please visit:

https://www.dyerengineering.com/employment

Job Postings

Additional job opportunities advertised through the Truckee Meadows ASCE Branch are presented in detail on the Truckee Meadows ASCE website: www.ascetruckeemeadows.org.

Farr West has been building a reputation as a leader in municipal engineering and utility planning for local governments throughout Nevada and California. They are currently looking for talented professionals to fill the following positions in Elko and Reno: Civil Engineer, Water Resources Engineer and Designer/Drafter.

A Staff Engineer that will have the opportunity to display their technical talent by showing their capabilities in basic civil engineering design, data, map and chart preparations, interpreting test results from data and field reports while using technical computer programs, complete reports for interpretation of test results and write informal and formal correspondences.

A Project Engineer that will have the opportunity to manage tasks to meet project requirements, assist in developing project scope, participate in project interview and manage resources to complete assignments, evaluate and apply techniques, procedures, technical and field tasks, interact with project teams to assist in plan preparation, specifications and estimates, and review field reports prepared by staff specialists.

A Senior Engineer that will have the opportunity to expand on their project management skills by managing projects to meet client needs and client relationships, identify and pursue new business opportunities, assist in developing project scope, interviews and managing resources to complete project assignments, organize and review specialized staff reports and complex data.

A Senior Marketing Coordinator that will have the opportunity to collaborate and work with a diverse team of employees. Proposal writing is the main objective to this position which requires an individual to have strong technical writing skills, organize, plan and develop proposal strategies, work collaborative with stakeholders, coordinate assignments with team members, lead proposal related kick off meetings and communicate proposal related requirements to senior and executive managers.

March 14, 2019

April 3, 2019

ASCE Annual Awards Banquet

Silver Legacy Exposition Hall B @ 5:00 p.m.

ASCE Truckee Meadows Branch BOD Meeting 12:00 at City of Reno 1 E 1st Street 8h Floor Conference Room Reno, NV 89501

April 9, 2019

ASCE TMB Luncheon

Peppermill Casino 2707 S. Virginia St Reno, NV 89502

May 1, 2019

ASCE Truckee Meadows Branch BOD Meeting 12:00 at City of Reno 1 E 1st Street 8h Floor Conference Room Reno, NV 89501

ASCE TMB Luncheon Peppermill Casino 2707 S. Virginia St Reno, NV 89502 Do you have a groundbreaking or ribbon cutting ceremony coming up for your project? Send the details to Randall Rice at ricera@reno.gov and a representative from ASCE will be there to cheer you on and obtain information for our newsletter!!

May 7, 2019

ASCE Truckee Meadows Branch P.O. Box 70002 Reno, NV 89570 0002

http://www.ascetruckeemeadows.org/