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February 2015
NEWSLETTER
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
FLORIDA ENGINEERING SOCIETY—PINELLAS CHAPTER
The purpose of the Florida Engineering
Society shall be the advancement of the
public welfare and the promotion of the
professional, educational, social, and
economic interests of the engineering
profession; to stimulate and develop
professional concepts among all
engineers; and to strive throughout the
profession to make registration more
meaningful in terms of individual
achievement in engineering as reflected
by education and practice.
**ATTENTION: THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED
FES Pinellas Chapter February Membership Meeting
DATE: Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Program: TBARTA—Master Plan Update
The Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority (TBARTA) was created
in 2007 to work toward building a world-class transportation system to the
seven-county region of Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco,
Pinellas and Sarasota Counties. A lot will be changing with TBARTA in the
coming months - new Executive Director, a fresh board (few original
members), and, TBARTA is in the process of updating the Master Plan
for 2015, with new elements.
Presented By: Alex English, TBARTA
Location: Pinellas County General Maintenance Division South—Training Room
6730 142nd Avenue North
Largo , FL
Time:
11:30 A.M.: Registration
12:00 P.M.—1:00 P.M.: Program (Boxed Lunch)
Cost:
$15 Professional Members and Guests
Please make your checks payable to FES Pinellas Chapter,
Credit Cards Accepted. Registration collected at the door.
R.S.V.P:
Please send your RSVP to: Jonathan Gotwald (727) 822.4317 or
E-mail: [email protected]
Please RSVP — EARLY REGISTRATION is greatly appreciated.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE :
President’s Message
2
January Membership Meeting
3
Meet Pinellas FES Chapter
FES Pinellas Chapter Membership
4
Pinellas Chapter K-12 Committee
5
MATHCOUNTS
6
ENGINEERS Week
7
FES News from Tallahassee
8-13
PE License Renewal
14
Mark Your Calendar
15
Job Announcements
16
Chapter Officers and Committee Chairs
17
President’s Message — F. Fred Dargahi, P.E., C.B.I.
Dear FES Pinellas Chapter Members and Friends,
We had a very busy January with activities and February will also be very busy. I would like to thank all volunteer judges who participated in the Future City Competition meeting at Thurgood Marshall Fundamental Middle School in St. Petersburg on January 24, 2015. On January 27, 2015, we had our Legislative Forum at
Feather Sound Country Club. Mr. Allen Douglas, FES Executive Director, Senator Jack Latvala; Representatives Larry Ahern, Darryl Rouson, and Dwight Dudley; Mayor Sandra Bradbury and City Engineer Scott Pinheiro of Pinellas Park; City of St. Petersburg Council Member Wengay Newton, and many Chapter members
attended the meeting.
FES MATHCOUNTS Committee has set a competition date on February 7, 2015 at St. Petersburg College
Seminole Campus. Our Chapter needs volunteers with K-12 Committee and MATHCOUNTS. Please contact
Jonathan Gotwald (727.822.4317, Ext. 221) for more information.
We hope to see you at our Monthly Luncheon Meeting on February 11, 2015, at 11:30 AM at Pinellas County
General Maintenance Division South- Training Room located at 6730 142nd Avenue North. The guest speaker
is Mr. Alex English of Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority (TBARTA) and will give a presentation for updating the Master Plan for 2015, with new elements.
This month’s Board of Directors will meet on February 20, 2015 at 7:30 A.M. at Village Inn on Gulf to Bay
Blvd. I encourage you to come to the meeting and get involved as we have some vacancies to fill as listed
below:
Practice Section Chapter Liaison Representative:
a. Engineers in Education
b. Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers
State Committee:
a. Conservation and Environmental Quality
b. Constructed Environment Committee
c. Professional Development
Special Committee:
a. Engineering Foundation
b. Year Book
Remember to reserve your seat for the Engineering Week Banquet at A La Carte, scheduled for February 27,
2015 at 4:30 PM. Keynote Speaker is Dr. Story Musgrave, a NASA Astronaut for 30 years who flew on six
space flights. This year host is IEEE Society and other participating societies include AFE, AICHE, AME,
ASCE, ASHE, ASME, FES, ITE, and SWE. Chapters Engineer of the Year, Young Engineer of the Year, and
Engineering Student of the Year will be receiving recognition and award at the Banquet.
Sincerely,
~ F. Fred Dargahi, P.E. ~ President FES Pinellas Chapter
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FES PINELLAS CHAPTER NEWS
FES Pinellas Chapter January Meeting ~ Legislative Forum
The FES Pinellas Chapter Legislative Forum was held on January 27, 2015 at the Feather Sound Country
Club. FES Board Members would like to thank Mr. Allen Douglas, FES Executive Director, Senator Jack
Latvala, Representatives Larry Ahern, Darryl Rouson, and Dwight Dudley, Mayor Sandra Bradbury and
City Engineer Scott Pinheiro of Pinellas Park, and City of St. Petersburg Council Member Wengay
Newton. Also, Thank you to the Chapter Members who attended the meeting.
~ Representative Darryl Rouson ~
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MEET FES PINELLAS CHAPTER:
WE NEED YOU!!!!
Would you like to be featured in “Meet FES Pinellas Chapter”? If so, please e-mail FES Pinellas Chapter
Secretary, Michelle Giuliani at [email protected].
We welcome all FES Pinellas Chapter Members, current or retired, to participate!
FES PINELLAS CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP
The FES Pinellas Chapter welcomes new members! If you know or work with someone who would like to
join FES Pinellas Chapter, please sponsor them! Attached is a Membership Application.
Contact Chuck Warrington or Jane Roberts for more information.
Chuck Warrington, PE
FES Pinellas Membership Development Director
400 North Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
Phone: 727-562-4901
Fax: 727-562-4902
E-Mail: [email protected]
Jane Roberts
Member Services Representative
Florida Engineering Society
Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers
PO Box 750
Tallahassee, FL 32302
Phone: 850-224-7121
Fax: 850-222-4349
E-Mail: [email protected]
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FES PINELLAS CHAPTER NEWS
PINELLAS CHAPTER K-12 COMMITTEE
A message from our Engineering Magnet Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary School. Please consider
helping our young Engineers and their outstanding program!
Valued Partners,
Thank you for your continued support as we strive toward our vision of “Engineering innovative
thinkers for global success!” We equip each of our children with the tools they need to be successful in
the 2020 workplace and beyond, and we rely on your partnership.
We want to make you aware of opportunities to join forces with us in the coming months.
1. Engineering Parent Night – Tuesday, March 17, 5:45-7:30 p.m.
A. Attend – find out more about how we teach engineering K-5.
B. Sponsor the event.
C. Set up an exhibit table.
2. Partner Appreciation Breakfast – Thursday, May 7, 8:30-10:00am
3. Sponsor our Magnet Program
A. Donate to a specific project.
I. Engineering Field Trips
II. Teacher Professional Learning and Curriculum Development
III. 3D Printing
B. Make a general donation to the magnet program.
Your donations are tax deductible and directly impact the future workforce in many positive
ways. Reply directly to my email to ask questions, make a donation, or RSVP for either event.
Sincerely,
Lukas Hefty M.A., NBCT
Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary School
Engineering Magnet Coordinator
www.jamerson-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us
www.facebook.com/JamersonElementary
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FES PINELLAS CHAPTER NEWS
The Pinellas FES MATHCOUNTS Committee is ready for the 2015 competition and continues to need
assistance from our membership. The date for our competition is Saturday February 7, 2015 at the St.
Petersburg’s College Seminole Campus and we welcome anyone else that can come volunteer for a
few hours or the whole day! The 2015 State competition date is March 20th and will be held in Lake
Buena Vista. The 2015 Raytheon MATHCOUNTS National Competition will be held at the Sheraton
Boston Hotel from May 7 — 10, 2015, in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Pinellas Chapter has thirteen (13) Schools registered for 2015, the largest we have had in over a
decade!
Bay Point Middle School
Canterbury School of Florida
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School
Country Day World School
Dunedin Highland Middle School
Guardian Angels Catholic School
Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School
Pinellas Academy of Math and Science
Safety Harbor Middle School
Saint Paul’s School
Seminole Middle School
Shorecrest Preparatory School
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental Middle School
Please consider making a donation to support your local chapter of MATHCOUNTS with the attached
sponsorship form. Your support will make a difference! Help strengthen the American workforce by training
your future employees today!
Our Coordinators for each of the functions are:
Registration – Gary Johnson and Joan Rice
Technology – Alexandra Hebert
Scoring – Kevin Becotte (Scoring volunteers needed for competition day 9 AM – 12 PM)
Proctors – Greg Sikosek (Raytheon)
Food Prep/Serving - Paul Cavota - volunteers needed for competition day.
Give Aways - Fleet Wulf - volunteers needed for competition day bag stuffing
General Organizational - volunteers needed for set-up, break-down, and competition assistance.
Please be a part of this fun day with our MATHLETES!
Please contact Jon Gotwald at [email protected] ; 727.822.4317, ext. 221
if you are interested in being a volunteer for 2015!
THANK YOU!!
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ENGINEERS WEEK — FEBRUARY 22—28, 2015
DISCOVER ENGINEERS WEEK
February 22-28, 2015
2015 TAMPA BAY ENGINEER’S WEEK BANQUET (SEE ATTACHED:
February 27, 2015
*****Attention FES Pinellas Chapter Members******:
FES Pinellas Chapter Board will reserve a table for Pinellas Chapter
Members. Please contact Jon Gotwald if you would like to join our table.
For this table, payment needs to be made to FES Pinellas Chapter.
Jon Gotwald: 727.822.4317 Ext. 221
e-mail: [email protected]
Time:
4:30 P.M. — 6:30 P.M. NETWORK & EXHIBITION
7:00 P.M. — 9:00 P.M. DINNER PROGRAM & AWARDS
Location: A La Carte Event Pavilion
4050 Dana Shores Drive
Tampa, FL 33634
KEYNOTE SPEAKER :
DR. STORY MUSGRAVE
Contact: Matt Montgomery — TBEWB Registration
Tampa Bay Engineer’s Banquet Committee
727.735.9633
[email protected]
REGISTRATION AND SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION:
www.tbewb.org
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FES NEWS FROM TALLAHASSEE
FES/FICE NEWS
2015 FES MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL UNDERWAY
Renew today and keep YOUR professional society strong. The 2014-2015 FES
Membership renewal statement is available for your review at
http://www.fleng.org/customers.cfm.
Invoices were mailed at the end of August and payments were due on October 1.
Please contact Amanda ([email protected]), Janice ([email protected]), or
Jane([email protected]) for assistance or call 850-224-7121.
FLORIDA ENGINEERING SOCIETY ANNUAL DIRECTORY & GUIDE
NOW AVAILABLE:
GO TO:
http://www.fleng.org/eDirectory/2015%20FES/#p=1
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FES NEWS FROM TALLAHASSEE (CONTINUED)
One Stop PDH Stops
PE License Renewal is February 28, 2015
Registration Open for all One Stop PDH Shops
https://www.fleng.org/seminars.cfm
February 2 - Four Points by Sheraton, Tallahassee
Register Online at: https://www.fleng.org/seminars.cfm?event_id=635
February 12 - The Florida Hotel & Conference Center, Orlando
Register Online at: http://www.fleng.org/seminars.cfm?event_id=634
8 PDHs
4PDHs Laws and Rules
4 PDHs Area of Practice
FICE/FDOT Interest Based Negotiations for Project Management & Professional
Services (Mutual Gains Negotiations)
Miami, March 10-11
DeLand: March 24-25
Lake City: April 15-16
4 PDHs area of practice
Go To: http://www.fleng.org/seminars.cfm
FES Upcoming Seminars
For more information please go to: http://www.fleng.org/seminars.cfm
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FES NEWS FROM TALLAHASSEE (CONTINUED)
FES Award Deadlines are March 13.
* Engineer of the Year
* Young Engineer of the Year
* Award for Outstanding Technical Achievement
* Award for Outstanding Service to the Engineering Profession
Each chapter has an awards program that recognizes individuals at the local level. This is the first
step to nomination at the state level. Please check with your chapter president or awards
representative for the chapter nomination process.
Go To: https://www.fleng.org/awards.cfm for all FES Award Applications.
Questions? Contact Janice Faulk at 850-224-7121.
2015 Scholarship Deadlines Approaching
Take the time today to pass this information out to the interns in your office or contacts at your
local University or High School.
Due by February 13, 2015
High School applications due to Chapter Representatives.
https://www.fleng.org/images/scholarships/ChapterReps.pdf
University applications due to Chapter Representatives.
https://www.fleng.org/images/scholarships/ChapterReps.pdf
Due by February 16, 2015
FICE/ACEC applications due to Sam Hobbs
E-mail: [email protected]
Due by March 3, 2015
FECON applications due to Kelly Jones.
FPEG applications due to Kelly Jones.
E-mail: [email protected]
For additional information, to download applications, and for Chapter Representatives list please
go to: https://www.fleng.org/scholarships.cfm
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FES NEWS FROM TALLAHASSEE (CONTINUED)
FES Winter Water Seminar
Co-sponsored by Florida Association of Professional Geologists (FAPG)
February 4-5, 2015
Florida State Conference Center, Tallahassee
Registration Now Open for FES Inaugural Winter Water Seminar
FES and the Florida Association of Professional Geologists are pleased to announce the
inaugural Winter Water Seminar, to be held February 4-5, 2015, at the Florida State Conference
Center in Tallahassee.
Speaker Steve Crisafulli has been invited to kick off the event with a keynote presentation during
the opening luncheon on Wednesday, February 4th. The agenda is still being finalized and will be
made available in the next several weeks; however, the following speakers have been confirmed:
Drew Bartlett, Deputy Secretary for Water Policy and Ecosystem Restoration, FDEP
Ann Shortelle, Ph.D., Executive Director, Suwannee River Water Management District
Brian Armstrong, P.G., Assistant Executive Director, Southwest Florida Water Management District
Jon Arthur, Ph.D., P.G., Director and State Geologist of the Florida Geological Survey
Mark Thomasson, P.E., Director of the Division of Water Resources Management, FDEP
Jorge Caspary, P.G., Director of the Division of Waste Management, FDEP
Joe Applegate, P.G., Principal Hydrogeologist and Senior Vice President at ARCADIS
Chuck Drake, P.G., hydrogeologist and Vice President at Tetra Tech
Richard Musgrove, P.E., Stormwater Engineer and Program Administrator at FDEP
Eight (8) PDHs Area of Practice credit is pending approval.
Discounts are available for FES and FAPG members, students and government employees. For
more information and/or to register, GO TO:
http://www.fleng.org/seminars.cfm?event_id=658
SAVE THE DATE
2015 Transportation Conference
May 6-7, 2015
Wyndham Orlando Resort International.
FES/FICE 99th Annual Summer Conference & Exposition
July 29-August 1, 2015
Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Fort Lauderdale
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FES NEWS FROM TALLAHASSEE (CONTINUED)
Calendar of Events
FEBRUARY
2
One Stop PDH Shop (Tallahassee)
http://www.fleng.org/seminars.cfm?event_id=635
3
3-4
FES Board of Directors Meeting, Sheraton Four Point, Tallahassee
PE Legislative Days, Capitol Complex Areas, Tallahassee
https://www.fleng.org/seminars.cfm?event_id=660
3-4
FELI Class of 2015, Session III, Tallahassee
4-5
FES Winter Water Seminar - Florida State Conference Center, Tallahassee
https://www.fleng.org/seminars.cfm?event_id=658
12
One Stop PDH Shop (Orlando)
http://www.fleng.org/seminars.cfm?event_id=634
16
2015 FICE Outstanding Project Awards Deadline
http://www.fleng.org/FICE/ficeawards.cfm
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FES NEWS FROM TALLAHASSEE (CONTINUED)
Calendar of Events
MARCH
10 -11
FICE / FDOT Mutual Gains, D6, Miami
http://www.fleng.org/seminars.cfm?event_id=651
20
24 - 25
Florida MATHCOUNTS Competition - Orlando
FICE / FDOT Mutual Gains, D5, DeLand
http://www.fleng.org/seminars.cfm?event_id=652
APRIL
9
15—16
GMEC Conference, Hilton Cocoa Beach
FICE / FDOT Mutual Gains, D2, Lake City
http://www.fleng.org/seminars.cfm?event_id=653
23 - 25
FELI Class of 2015, Session IV, Hyatt Jacksonville Riverfront
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PE LICENSE RENEWAL — FEBRUARY 28, 2015
Reporting Rules for Licensure Renewal:
The new rule which requires a total of 18 continuing education course hours
does not go into effect until March 1, 2015. It will not affect the current renewal
cycle.
61G15-22.006: Demonstrating Compliance.
In order to demonstrate compliance, licensees must attest to completion of the continuing
education requirements upon licensure renewal. The Board will audit at random a number
of licensees as is necessary to assure that the continuing education requirements are met.
The licensee shall retain such receipts, vouchers, certificates, or other papers as may
be necessary to document completion of the continuing education pursuant to an audit for
four years from the date of completion of the continuing education activity. In addition,
the Board shall use attendance information submitted by the provider to determine whether
licensees can demonstrate compliance. FES will continue to process and issue certificates
to our members and other customers, as well as retain these records in the individual's
record. For more information on licensure renewal. Contact the Florida Board of
Professional Engineers at 850-521-0500 or visit www.fbpe.org.
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Florida Engineering Society
Pinellas Chapter
Mark Your Calendar
http://www.pinellasfes.org/
For additional information
about these events
contact the chapter
officers or FES Headquarters
February 2015
February 7: MATHCOUNTS
February 11: TBARTA Master Plan Update
Pinellas Co. General Maintenance Division
South, Training Room
February 14: Happy Valentine’s Day
February 22-18: Engineer’s Week
February 27: Engineer’s Week Banquet
A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa
at
850-224-7121
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS
ELEMENT ENGINEERING GROUP
Tampa, Florida
Position Title: Transportation Engineer
Posting Date: 01/23/2015 - TBD (Position being filled)
Job Description
The ideal candidate will be able to apply civil engineering principles to achieve project planning through
engineering design, environmental assessment, evaluation studies, construction, and operations. Under
supervision of senior staff, investigate engineering problems, coordinate civil engineering project
activities, and prepare preliminary plans and documents to various roadway and highway design
projects. Observing construction procedures under the guidance of a more experienced professional,
convey design intent through engineering drawings and specifications, translate engineering plans and
specifications into constructed engineered product, and provide civil engineering services during
construction activities by reviewing shop drawings for conformance with specifications; preparing
records and progress reports defining construction progress; and evaluating the results from quality
control testing. Assist in researching and analyzing feasibility of alternative design approaches, site
conditions, and regulatory agency specifications; perform field observations of construction as
appropriate.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Civil Engineering, with specific coursework in Traffic Engineering,
Transportation Planning, and Transportation Infrastructure Management. Also requires three years of
experience in applying civil engineering principles to transportation engineering projects, including
roadway design, traffic operations, traffic studies, rail design, alignment plans, removal plans, cost
estimates and signing and striping plans, using Bentley Microstation, Inroads, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and
ArcGIS engineering tools. In lieu of a M.S. degree and three years of experience, employer will accept a
B.S. in Civil Engineering, and five (5) years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience as listed
above.
For questions and additional information, contact:
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P: 813.386.2101 | F: 386.2106 | TF: 888.603.1942
[email protected] | www.elementeg.com
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Chapter Officers and Committee Chairs (2015)
PRESIDENT
Fred Dargahi, PE
SECRETARY
Michelle C. Giuliani, E.I.
Annual Meeting
David O’Connor
(727) 431-1543
Awards
Kevin Becotte
(727) 464-5377
City of St. Petersburg
City of Safety Harbor
Charter & Bylaws
David O’Connor
(727) 464-5377
(727) 892-5379
(727) 724-1555, Ext. 1706
Communications
Rick Bowers
[email protected]
[email protected]
Conservation & Enviro. Quality R. Drew Hollis
(727) 530-7600
PRESIDENT ELECT
Brad Foran, PE
PAST PRESIDENT
Mahshid Arasteh, PE
Construct Environment
Vacant
Energy
Vacant
Lighthouse Engineering
American Quality Consultants
Ethical Practice
Kevin Becotte
(727) 464-5377
(727) 726-7856
(727) 543-1458
E-Week Banquet
David O’Connor
(727) 431-1543
[email protected]
americanquality
Golf Tournament
Fred Dargahi
(727) 892-5379
K-12 Education
Jon Gotwald
(727) 822-4317
[email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT
Jonathan Gotwald, PE
STATE DIRECTOR
David O’Connor, PE
Leadership Adv.
Legislative & Government
Vacant
George F. Young, Inc.
Cardno TBE
Affairs
Mahshid Arasteh
(727) 822-4317
(727) 431-1543
Membership Development
Chuck Warrington (727) 562-4901
[email protected]
[email protected]
MathCounts
Jon Gotwald
Professional Concerns
R. Drew Hollis
(727) 530-7600
TREASURER
Brian Langille, PE
FES STATE
PO Box 750
Professional Development
Bob Pierro
(727) 789-9500
(727) 526-9158
Tallahassee, FL 32302-0750
Scholarship
Student Professional
Justin Keller
Clearwater Gas System
(727) 562-4911
1255 Gadson St.
Development
Vacant
[email protected]
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Transportation Supersession
Vacant
(850) 224-7121
FPEG
Kevin Becotte
(727) 464-5377
FECON
Michael Gibson
(410) 872-2250
FEE
Vacant
FPEI
Rich Fraze
FPER
Don Henderson
FICE
Vacant
[email protected]
F E B R U A R Y 20 1 5 N E W S L E T T E R
(727) 543-1458
(727) 822-4317
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