ESWP

ESWP Program: "What makes a good prime consultant?"
2016-10-12 04:00 - 07:00 (America/New_York) | 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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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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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!

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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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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
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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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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.

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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.
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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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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.

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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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

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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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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.

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

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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The Board Serves You!
2017-05-23 07:30 - 09:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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ESWP Night at PNC Park
2017-06-14 13:30 - 17:00 | 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
2017-06-27 07:30 - 09:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Save the date now for lunch and enjoy the exquisite service provided by members of the ESWP Board.
Directors Robert Roell and Chris Hill are “waiting” to serve on Tuesday, June 27 from 11:30 A.M. until 1:30 P.M.
Reservations are required and can be made here. Please include name, time and # of guests.

Women's Roundtable Luncheon
2017-06-28 07:30 - 10:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
ECONOMIC, WORKFORCE, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
A panel discussion featuring….

Sandie Egley, Chair of Beaver County Board of Commissioners
Leslie Osche, Chair of Butler County Board of Commissioners
Gina Cerilli, Chair of Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners

and hosted by Jon Delano, Money & Politics Editor for KDKA-TV!

11:30 Registration & Networking; 12:00 Noon Lunch; Discussion to follow
Open to members and non-members! Men and women, engineers and “non-engineers” are welcome!

The Board Serves You
2017-07-19 07:30 - 09:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Or send an email with time and number of guests! See you then.

ESWP Golf Outing
2017-07-31 07:00 - 15:30 | Butler Country Club, 310 Country Club Road, Butler, PA, 16002, United States
Join us at the 2017 ESWP Annual Golf Outing as we return to Butler Country Club, and help raise funds to support ESWP’s Student Outreach Activities! This is a great day of golf, and fellowship for all who participate! Through your participation, you demonstrate your support of ESWP’s initiative of engineering “the next generation” to ensure a vibrant profession into the future.
Team and individual prizes are awarded for golf, as well as door prizes presented in a raffle; almost everyone is a winner.

Registration fee includes:
Luncheon Buffet, Driving Range, Greens Fee & Cart, On-Course Refreshments, Locker Room Use, Gratuities, Dinner Buffet, and Entry in the Raffle Drawing.
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PDH Boot Camp
2017-08-24 04:00 - 13:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
SAVE THE DATE!
The Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania (ESWP) and the American Society of Civil Engineers Pittsburgh Section (ASCE) is pleased to present our “PDH Boot Camp” on Thursday, August 24, 2017.
The PA P.E . License Renewal Date is September 30, 2017 – do you have your 24 PDHs?
More information, Technical Program and Registration can be found here,
(pdf version of registration form)

ESWP's YMF Summer Social
2017-08-25 13:00 - 15:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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