ASCE Richmond Branch Newsletter

Volume 6 Issue 7 September 2014

Important Upcoming Dates
October Branch Meeting - APELSCIDLA Regulation Updates
October 2nd, 12:00 PM, Westwood Club, 6200 West Club Lane, Richmond, VA
23226


President's Message

We had an exciting summer at the Richmond Branch
starting with our Bi-Annual Member Appreciation and
Recognition Event at the Isley Brewing Company,
followed by a Joint Social with local Branches of
WTS, VASITE, and ASHE, a meeting held at the
Tredegar Center, and most recently a Membership
Event at the Richmond Flying Squirrels. The
Richmond Flying Squirrels game was held onThursday
August 7
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against the Binghamton Mets. It was a
great networking event for our ASCE members, and it
was a packed stadium with fireworks on the agenda.
Be on the lookout for more networking events like
this in the future, and we hope to see you there!
Unfortunately (or fortunately for any Northerners out there) we are approaching the
end of summer, but that means a new school year and a new Board transition in the
Richmond Branch. I want to thank our departing Board Members for their years of
service to the Branch. Amy Bird served as our Past President and Caleb Lange as our
Vice President, and we are sad to see them go. Caleb he has moved to Fredericksburg,
VA to accept a new position within his company, so congratulations and good luck to
him! There is no rest for Amy as she is transitioning to Chair of the Richmond Joint
Engineers Council. We wish both of them all the best, and I cannot say enough how
invaluable their time has been with our Branch. I would also like to welcome our new
Board members including Chris Friend as Co-Younger Member Chair, Carolyn Desrochers
as Co-Younger Member Chair, Loai El-Gazairly as the Government Relations Chair, Ryan
Abalos as Co-Education Chair, and Jeremy Kraft as the Membership Chair. I encourage
you to get to know our Board by visiting our website at ASCERichmond.org under the
"HOME" Tab. There you will find the contact information for each Board member if you
In This Issue
President's Message
Exciting Upcoming
Events and PDH
Opportunities
Past Events
Job Posting

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questions pertaining to their respective position. If you have any interest with getting
involved with a particular position please email any of our Board members, as we
always welcome additional volunteers.
I am thrilled and honored to be serving as this year's Richmond Branch President, and I
would like to thank Austin Clark, who is passing the torch on to me, for his service to
the branch by supporting all of the Chairs and continuing to grow our Branch. I have
had the pleasure of working with him for the past four years, and I am grateful for the
mentoring he has provided me these past years. If you have any suggestions or
comments for the coming year that you would like to share, please email me
at Brooke.Jackson@kimley-horn.com.
Our next PDH opportunity and Richmond Branch Meeting will be held onThursday
October 2 at the Westwood Club featuring Kate Nosbisch, the Executive Director of
APELSCIDLA Board. We look for to having her speak with our members, and we hope
you can attend our fall kick-off meeting with many more to come!

Exciting Upcoming Events and PDH Opportunities!

October Branch Meeting - APELSCIDLA Regulation Updates

Location: Westwood Club, 6200 West Club Lane, Richmond, VA 23226

When: Thursday, October2nd, 2014. Networking at 11:30 AM, Meeting to start
at 12:00PM

Cost: $25

PDH: 1 credit

Menu: A buffet style lunch will be served

Kate Nosbisch, the Executive Director of APELSCIDLA, has served there since the fall of
2008. She will give a presentation covering regulation updates, proposed
regulation, the makeup of the APELSCIDLA Board and discuss recent disciplinary cases.

Contact Jon Oliver by phone at 804-672-4723 or by email atjonathan.oliver@kimley-
horn.com for more information. Please register on our website.




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October 4th through October 5th
(6:30 pm - 9 am)

DuPont is sponsoring the 15th Annual Girls in Science Camp In through a partnership with the
Science Museum of Virginia and the Society of Women Engineers. Every year approximately 150
middle school girls participate in the overnight event designed to promote an interest in science
and engineering.

30 women volunteers are needed on Saturday, October 4th from 6-11 pm to help with the
event.

Volunteers will help with logistics and run activities for groups of ~20 people (students &
chaperones). Hands-on activities allow the girls to understand circuits and to create parallel
circuit bracelets with LEDs.

Training will be given prior to the event (Date/Time TBA). All activities are easy to execute and
supplies will be provided. A technical background is not required.
Please use the attached flyer to post in your office or to distribute to anyone interested in
participating in this year's program. NOTE: All volunteers must be 19 or older or accompanied by
an adult.

To volunteer: Please contact Irene Meglathery atIrene.F.Meglathery@dupont.com or 804-383-
4829 by September 26th.

If you know of a middle school girl who would like to attend, please call the Science Museum of
Virginia at (804) 864-1400 or 800-659-1727 to register. Thanks to a generous grant from DuPont,
the cost for the program is only $10 per girl! For every four girls, one adult chaperone is required
and admitted free. This program fills up quickly, so please register as soon as possible.


Questions?
Irene Meglathery Irene.F.Meglathery@dupont.com 804-383-4829


Local News and Past Events

Squirrels Game!

Thanks to all of our members that came out to enjoy a great game of Squirrels
baseball! We had a great time!


Stay tuned for our next exciting ASCE Event!!



Job Posting

Lead Tunnel Engineer - Fairfax, VA

Lachel & Associates, a subsidiary of Schnabel Engineering, Inc., is seeking a Lead
Tunnel Engineer to join their office in Fairfax, VA. The successful candidate will
become a key member of Lachel's tunnel team and will participate in the planning,
designing, overseeing, and managing of tasks for tunnel design and construction
management projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare structural and geotechnical design calculations, reports, and drawings
for tunnels, shafts, and other underground facilities
Develop cost estimates and feasibility studies
Assist with business development efforts
Direct the inspection of engineering projects
Provide input to operating budgets and tracking performance to meet budget
goals
Group supervision, including coordination of daily project activities and
managing projects
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Structural Engineering required
Master's Degree preferred
PE required
U.S. Citizenship required; no sponsorship
DoD security clearance: minimum Secret level
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
15-20 years of demonstrated tunnel design and construction experience
Knowledge of soil/rock mechanics and geotechnical/geostructural analysis
techniques as applied to underground structures
Experience leading design groups and preparing technical and cost proposals
Design experience for precast concrete segmental tunnel liners and SEM tunnel
design and construction experience (highly desirable)
Good written and oral communication skills
APPLICATION DETAILS
Apply at: http://www.schnabel-eng.com/careers/opportunities/
Candidates must undergo a background check and drug screen
Schnabel Engineering, Inc. is an AA/EO Employer


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Thanks!
Melanie Leckey
ASCE Richmond Branch Communications Chair