ESWP

ESWP Night at PNC Park
2017-06-14 13:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | SMS Group Parking Lot, 100 Sandusky Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Tailgate Party & Baseball Game
5:30 PM Tailgate Party; 7:05 PM Game Time
Join fellow ESWP members and friends for a night at the “old ballyard” at ESWP’s “Night at PNC Park”. Enjoy Reserved seating and watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Colorado Rockies.
The package price of $40.00 per person includes
• Free, private-lot reserved parking, courtesy of SMS Group, at their North Shore office parking lot…only a city-block walk to the entrance of PNC Park (100 Isabella Street)
• ESWP-catered pre-game tailgate party buffet
• Group seating at PNC Park (tickets presented at tailgate party)
• Raffle Prizes
pdf version of flyer

Limited number of tickets available, so make your reservations below!

The Board Serves You!
2017-05-23 07:30 - 09:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Or make your reservation by email with how many guests and what time you prefer, 11:30am-1:30pm.

Procurement Management
2017-05-17 07:30 - 10:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
An ESWP Lunch Program (pdf version)
ESWP will present a panel of experts on procurement management. Owners (private & public), government agencies, contractors, project managers, purchasing managers, and the engineering, architecture and construction community at large will all benefit!

How procurement ties into the construction phase
Procurement’s Role in a Successful Project: The Essential Elements
What happens when procurement is late and/or not properly managed

Panelists include:

Dave Scotti/Scotti Law Group : What happens when procurement is late and/or not properly managed
Ed Ruane/Fluor (retired): Procurement’s role in a successful project – academic/theoretical framework
Michael Roarty/PJ Dick: How procurement ties into the construction phase

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Young Member Social
2017-05-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Mario’s East Side Saloon, 5442 Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232, United States

ASCE/EWRI Tech Talk Event
2017-05-04 13:30 - 16:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
With Sean Luther, Executive Director of Envision Downtown
Sean C. Luther is the executive director of Envision Downtown – a public private partnership created by City of Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership to craft a 21st century vision for the sustainable and efficiency development of a Downtown for all. Mr. Luther oversees efforts to design and implement short-term, accelerated mobility infrastructure projects in Downtown with the goal of informing longer-term transformational changes to Pittsburgh’s mobility networks.
Cities across the country, including Pittsburgh, are leading a new approach to building, maintaining and modifying urban roadways. The “complete streets” approach integrates advanced pedestrian, bicycle and transit infrastructure, alongside conventional motor vehicle traffic, with the goal of providing safe streets for everyone. This presentation will define complete streets using Envision Downtown’s recent work, review technical resources for complete street design, and provide an update on the City’s Complete Streets Policy.

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Women's Forum
2017-04-27 10:00 - 12:00 | The Chadwick, 10545 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA, 15090, United States
Registration is closed for this event. No walk-ins will be allowed.

ESWP Program: The Future of Autonomous Vehicles
2017-04-25 07:30 - 10:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
The future of the autonomous vehicle is nearer than most people realize. Every day our local news reports on developments in this dynamic industry, but with so many issues to contend with, where will it all go? Join us on April 25 to hear from a panel of experts as we try to address some of these concerns. Included are:
Roger Cohen, PennDOT’s Director of Policy and Co-Chair of the Secretary of Transportation’s Autonomous Vehicle Task Force; “Key Issues Facing the Development of Autonomous Vehicles in Pennsylvania”
Roger Cohen has been PennDOT Policy Director since July, 2015. As Policy Director, Roger advises Transportation Secretary Leslie S. Richards on all matters affecting transportation policy within the Department and the Commonwealth. He is directly responsible for serving as the Department’s liaison with the Governor’s Office and other Commonwealth agencies on policy and regulatory matters. He serves as co-chair of the Pennsylvania Autonomous Vehicle Policy Taskforce. His other principal areas of policy focus have been improving pedestrian safety and reducing the climate impacts of the transportation system.

Dan Cessna, P.E., District Executive, PennDOT District 11-0, “Local Implementation and Infrastructure Impacts
Daniel Cessna, P.E., is responsible for overseeing all transportation planning, design, construction, and maintenance for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 11-0, serving the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, consisting of 2,557 miles of roads, 1,806 bridges, and four tunnels. As District Executive, he oversees 790 employees in Allegheny, Beaver, and Lawrence Counties and a $450 million annual budget. Dan also served on the Secretary of Transportation’s Autonomous Vehicle Task Force.

Sean Luther, Executive Director, Envision Pittsburgh, “Urban Planning Considerations”
Sean Luther is responsible for managing Envision Downtown – a public private partnership created by City of Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto and the PDP to craft a 21st century vision for the sustainable and efficiency development of a Downtown for all. Envision leverages a robust data development program to implement a series of short-term, accelerated infrastructure projects with the goal of informing longer-term transformative changes to the City’s mobility networks.

Craig Shuey, COO, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, “Smart Belt Task Force”
Craig Shuey joined the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission as Government Affairs Director in August 2009 after 15 years with the Pennsylvania Senate. In January 2011, the Commission appointed Craig as the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Craig is responsible for oversight, management and planning for the day-to-day operation of the 552miles of Turnpike, more than 2,000 employees and multiple facilities including 65 toll-collection facilities, 27 maintenance facilities and 17 service plazas. The Chief Operating Officer has direct oversight of several departments including: Traffic Engineering and Operations, Maintenance, Toll Collection, Policy and External Affairs, Human Resources and Legislative Affairs. Craig represents the Commission on the EZ-Pass Group and the multi-state cooperative effort on advanced vehicle system research, known as Smart Belt.

11:30 am arrival & registration
12:00 noon luncheon service
Panel discussion to follow

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The Board Serves You!
2017-04-18 07:30 - 10:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Come in for lunch with your board members, David Borneman and Tammi Halapin serving it up this month.
Make your reservation by email with how many guests and what time you prefer, 11:30am-1:30pm.

Work, Life, Balance Event
2017-04-06 13:00 - 15:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED!

SMPS HEARTLAND REGIONAL CONFERENCE 2017
2017-04-05 04:00 - 2017-04-07 13:00 | Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, 600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Still time to submit for the the Pinnacle Awards! Also, save $50 off the regular Registration Fee between now and January 31, 2017!
For more information and registration, click here!

Women's Roundtable Luncheon
2017-03-30 07:30 - 10:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
With guest speaker, Vivien Li, of Riverlife, and moderator Amy Veltri of NGE. The next installment of ESWP’s Women’s Roundtable lunch promises to be another winner!
Mark your calendar now to hear Vivien and Amy! Even though we call it the Women’s Roundtable, this event is open to men and women!
Registration and Networking – 11:30 AM; Lunch – 12 Noon; Program to follow.
ESWP, WTS, and SWE members at $20 per person, Non-Members at $25 per person, Government and Student Members at $15 per person.

Your Board Serves You
2017-03-28 07:30 - 09:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
SAVE THE DATE!
Lunch with your board members serving you. Bob Czerniewski of Mascaro and Jennifer Nolan-Kremm of AECOM are up next in March.
Make your reservation by email with how many guests and what time you prefer, 11:30am-1:30pm.

Re-Engineering Retirement Income
2017-03-23 07:30 - 10:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
an ESWP Program Event
This topic focuses on the current retirement crises, analyzing the current risks involved in traditional income planning and how new strategies can be implemented to re-engineer retirement income for certainty. Matthew Kelly is the Regional Vice President of Retirement for Guardian Investments. He serves PA, OH, WV and MI. During his accomplished 15 year career he has become an experienced speaker on Retirement Planning, holds a Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) designation and is a TRIPLE Integrity Award Winner for Guardian Investments.
Registration and Networking – 11:30 AM
Lunch – 12 Noon
Program to follow

Green Infrastructure and LIDs for Stormwater Management
2017-03-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Roland’s, 1904 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
This seminar will provide an overview of the ACF Suite of Stormwater Solutions. It will also highlight a series of Low Impact Development (LID) and Green Infrastructure (GI) projects from Maine to Florida and discuss the challenges, lessons learned, and the resulting improvements to the design and implementation of these Best Management Practices (BMPs).
Speaker: Rob Woodman graduated in Civil Engineering from the University of Wollongong, Australia. He spent the first 10 years as a design and project engineer for a private engineering consulting firm, gaining experience and expanding his knowledge of the industry on a wide variety of civil and stormwater engineering design projects for private and public sector clients throughout New England. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in Maine and Pennsylvania, a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sedimentation Control, Maine DEP Certified Stormwater Inspector, Master Gardener, and Entrepreneur. Rob lives in Gorham, Maine with his wife, Jessi, and four children under 9.
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Your Board Serves You!
2017-02-28 06:30 - 08:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
The ESWP Board of Directors have decided to serve their members!
One day a month, two board members will volunteer their time as “Guest Waiter/Waitress” in the ESWP Dining Room.
February 28th will feature Board President Dan Cessna and Director Michelle Antantis. Grab your co-workers, friends and family and come enjoy delicious food and exquisite service.
Reservations are required and can be made by calling 412-261-0710, ext 10.

Building a Resilient, Smart and Sustainable City: The Energy-Water Nexus
2017-02-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Carnegie Mellon University, McConomy Auditorium, Cohon University Center, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Energy and water are the world’s two most critical resources, yet their vital interconnections and vulnerabilities are less often recognized. Smart, resilient cities are tackling these connection points head on – metropolitan areas like Pittsburgh, known as the “city of three rivers.” Always a center for groundbreaking ideas – from the earliest days as the center for industry to the recently launched p4 Initiative and upcoming Climate Action Plan 3.0, Pittsburgh leads the country as a thriving hub of innovation, technology, education, environmental stewardship, and sustainability.
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ESWP Annual Engineering Awards Banquet
2017-02-15 12:00 - 15:30 | The Westin Pittsburgh, 1000 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
For more than 130 years, members and friends of the Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania have gathered to celebrate engineering, and recognize the best and brightest stars in the profession.
This year is no different with the 2017 Annual Banquet set for Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the Westin Convention Center Hotel. Annual awards will be presented and the evening will conclude with Guest Speaker Phil Bourque of Pittsburgh Penguins fame.
Make your reservations here!

Engineering Career Fair
2017-02-10 06:00 - 11:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
An ESWP career fair that is specifically for engineering companies and engineering students. ESWP is committed to encouraging the “next generation” of engineers through innovative, enjoyable, and hands-on learning opportunities.

For more information and to reserve your spot, please click here.

ESWP President's Reception
2017-01-27 12:00 - 15:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Join us at ESWP for this annual event with 2017 President of the Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania, H. Daniel “Dan” Cessna, P.E. and the members of the Engineers’ Society Board of Directors.
Each year the members of the Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania Board of Directors contribute countless hours of volunteer time towards the betterment of ESWP. On one special evening, we pause to recognize their contributions, and give thanks for the time, efforts and outstanding leadership put forth on behalf of ESWP. Please mark your calendar now, and plan to join your fellow members and guests for a very special evening of good food and drink, entertainment and fellowship.

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PSPE Dinner Meeting
2017-01-26 13:00 - 15:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
With guest speaker, Joe Szczur, District Executive, PennDOT District 12
6:00 pm: Cocktail Social (Cash Bar)
6:45 pm: Dinner
7:30 pm: Presentation
for more info and to reserve your spot, go here!

ESWP Annual Holiday Luncheon
2016-12-19 06:30 - 08:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
It’s that time of year again! The ESWP Holiday Luncheon is a tradition that members look forward to all year long. This is a great chance to bring clients, associates, support staff, friends and family to your ESWP. Enjoy great food, live entertainment and camaraderie… mingle with old friends and make new ones.
Make the ESWP Annual Holiday Luncheon a part of your seasonal tradition!
Make your reservations below and remember, regular dining room service not available on this day.

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Women's Roundtable Luncheon
2016-12-01 06:30 - 09:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Featuring guest Christina Cassotis, CEO, Allegheny County Airport Authority
11:30am Registration & Networking – 12:00noon Lunch
Informal discussion to follow lunch, hosted by Amy Veltri
Open to ESWP members and non-members! Engineers and “non-engineers” are welcome!

PLEASE ENTER REGISTRANT NAMES IN “NOTES” FIELD ON CHECKOUT PAGE!

ESWP Presents a..... 'Soft Skills' of Engineering presentation
2016-11-15 12:00 - 15:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Presented by Amy Veltri, CEO of Novel GeoEnvironmental (NGE)
This presentation will provide a primer for getting noticed as a young professional in today’s workplace. When you’re done, you will have confidence in possessing some of the basic tools to be used on a daily basis.

Learn about the generational differences that exist and how they impact YOU.
Understand the importance of ‘first impressions’
Leadership styles and skills
Work-life balance
Professional Communication
Your presence on social media

What’s included: Networking (5-6pm), Appetizers and Cash Bar, Presentation (6-8pm)
Who Should Attend: students, young professionals, HR professionals, recruiters, management, etc. …if you are in the workplace, you should be here!

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ESWP Program: "What makes a good prime consultant?"
2016-10-12 04:00 - 07:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
“What makes a good prime consultant?”
8:00am registration and breakfast; 8:30am program
$25 ESWP members; $35 non-members
ESWP will present a panel of public agencies providing feedback to the engineering community on what they value from their Prime and Sub Consultants. Learn about the ways to become a qualified bidder, or to become pre-qualified to bid on government work. Hear about the RFP and evaluation process. Also, get a preview on upcoming projects under consideration. Representatives include:

Alcosan – Dave Borneman
PennDOT- Cheryl Moon-Sirianni
Turnpike- Brad Heigel
Airport Authority- Dennis Pivik
Allegheny County – Steve Shanley

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ASCE Annual YMF Pirates Outing & Tailgate
2016-09-23 13:00 - 18:00 | PNC Park, 115 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
The YMF will be hosting the annual Pirates Outing and Tailgate on Friday September, 23rd, 2016 vs. the Washington Nationals. The tailgate will begin at approximately 5pm in a TBD Surface Parking Lot (we will notify registrants via email of the exact location on the day of tailgate). Members will then head to the game, where they will be seated in a block of seats in the Grandstands of PNC Park (Section 321). These seats provide a bird’s-eye view of the entire field and a picture perfect view of downtown Pittsburgh across the river.
The YMF will be providing food for appetizers and the main meal, including burgers, hot dogs, and sides. We kindly ask that our members bring desserts or any extra snacks to share. Additionally, this event is BYOB.
The total price of $30/ticket for YMF Members and friends, and $25/ticket for students includes the game ticket and food provided at the tailgate prior to the game.

SAME Sustaining Member/Small Business Workshop
2016-09-14 03:30 - 08:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Learn about agency forecasts for ALCOSAN, RIDC, USACE Pittsburgh District, Allegheny County Department of Public Works, PennDOT, Port Authority, Allegheny County Airport Authority and others as well as network with prime contractors. A buffet breakfast will be provided.
If you are interested in having a table display, please contact Suzanne Thomas at (412) 732-8020 or email her at suzanne.thomas@alcosan.org for additional information. Tables are limited and will be reserved on a first-come first-serve basis.
AGENDA:
7:30 AM Registration/Breakfast
8:00-8:30 AM Remarks by Chris Riemer, SAME Pittsburgh Post President
8:30-9:45 AM Spearker Presentations
9:45-10:00 AM BREAK
10:00-11:00 AM Speaker Presentations
11:25 AM Door Prizes
11:30 AM Closing
COST: $25 SAME Members; $35 Non-Members; $10 SAME Young Members

Young Member Summer Social
2016-08-19 13:00 - 15:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
$15 price includes:
2 COMPLIMENTARY DRINK TICKETS (cash bar, also);
HEAVY APPETIZERS;
MUSIC, DOOR PRIZES AND MORE!

Participating Organizations:

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ESWP Night at PNC Park
2016-07-26 13:30 - 15:00 | PNC Park, 115 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join your fellow ESWP members and friends at our annual night at the ballpark, and watch the Pirates battle the Seattle Mariners. Game time 7:05 PM with great seats in Section 115.
Enjoy complimentary parking in the private, secured parking lot (courtesy of SMS-Group, 100 Sandusky St.) on the North Shore, just one block from PNC Park.
Tailgate party begins at 5:30 with a full buffet featuring Chef Kevin’s favorites on a tailgating buffet!
Reserved guests can pick up tickets upon arrival at the tailgate party.
Cost $40 per person, includes tailgate party, game tickets and parking!
Seating is limited, so don’t delay! pdf version of form

ESWP Annual Golf Outing
2016-07-25 07:00 - 16:00 | Butler Country Club, 310 Country Club Road, Butler, PA, 16002, United States
ESWP is taking the Golf Outing to the Butler Country Club, which is truly a hidden jewel of Western Pennsylvania, offering one of the top five golf courses in the area. The course, nestled among the rolling hills so common in the area’s landscape, offers an experience unique to the region. More information and the registration form can be found here.

Bridges...Pittsburgh at the Point...A Journey Through History
2016-07-14 07:30 - 10:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Authors Tom Leech and Linda Kaplan will present on their newly published book:
“Bridges…Pittsburgh at the Point…A Journey Through History”
“A book dedicated to those with a love of bridges, technology and the City of Pittsburgh”
Books will be available for sale, and signing by the authors.
11:30am, arrival & networking; 12:00 noon lunch, followed by presentation
