NSPE Executive Director Update
December 2022

From Monika Schulz, CAE, Executive Director, and CEO

The New York State Society of Professional Engineers held their annual conference in Suffern, NY, June 10th and 11th.   The conference included a variety of learning sessions cover trending topics such as Ethics, Safety, Planning for Transportation Assets, COVID-19 Impacts and Rock Stabilization.

NYSSPE had the pleasure of welcoming Rick Guerra, PE; NSPE President who attended the conference and Board Meetings.  Rick also presented the lunch seminar: Professional Ethics – Right or Wrong – 1 PDH.   This presentation focused on a brief review of the NSPE Code of Ethics and an introduction to the NSPE Board of Ethical Review as a valuable ethics resource.  Together attendees explored and analyzed several case studies that will help them strengthen their own professional ethics by discussing common dilemmas facing engineers in today’s work environment.

On Friday evening NYSSPE hosted the Annual Awards and Installation Dinner, The awards dinner highlighted NYSSPE award winners that have impacted the industry through a multitude of disciplines recognizing the following:

ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
Thomas B. Mathias, P.E.
NYSSPE PEG PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IN GOVERNMENT AWARD
Phillip Eng, P.E.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Jane W. Blair, P.E.
JUNIOR VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD
Jessica Sucharski

NYSSPE also installed the following officers to begin their terms on July 1, 2022:
In-coming President, 2022-2024 Andrew Yarmus, PE, F.NSPE

President-Elect: John Sucharski, PE
Treasurer: David Macedonio, PE
Central Region: Peter Lantensack, PE
Long Island Region: Brian McCaffrey, PE
Mid-Hudson Region: Steven Robbins, PE, LEED AP
New York Region: Richard Lefever , PE
Northeast Region: Steven Moore, PE
Western Region: David Roberts, PE [Read more…]

NYSSPE is pleased to announce the following 2022 award winners!  There individuals were nominated by their peers and voted on by the NYSSPE Nominating Committee.  There honors will be awarded in person at the 2022 Annual Conference on June 10, 2022 in Suffern, NY.

ENGINEER OF THE YEAR: Thomas B. Mathias, P.E.
To recognize a professional engineer who has made an outstanding contribution to the goals of the Society of Professional Engineers by means of educational, collegiate and engineering achievements; professional society, technical society, civic and humanitarian activities; and displayed continuing competence.

NYSSPE PEG PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IN GOVERNMENT AWARD: Phillip Eng, P.E.
To recognize a professional engineer in Government who, during a career in public service, has made an outstanding contribution to public health, safety and/or welfare, the engineering profession, and the goals of the Society of Professional Engineers through demonstrated managerial ability and professional engineering achievement.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Jane W. Blair, P.E.
To recognize a professional engineer who has made an outstanding contribution to the goals of the Society of Professional Engineers over an extended period of time.

JUNIOR VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD: Jessica Sucharski
In recognition of outstanding service, leadership, and continued commitment to the Mathcounts Program.

From Monika Schulz, CAE, Executive Director & CEO

NSPE national, state societies, and local chapters are in “busy season” as meeting plans and outreach activities are being finalized. During this time, we must not forget to thank our member volunteers who dedicate themselves to bringing these events to fruition. Please take a moment to review the many highlights from April 1-30 and what’s on the horizon in the coming weeks with engagement, outreach, and professional advancement opportunities.

• Virtual Career Fair for Engineering Professionals
• 2022 QBS Awards Nominations Open
• Louisiana Residents Care About Licensure
• #NSPECon Reimagined
• Don’t Miss Out – “Workability Wednesdays” Webinar Series
• 2022 Engineering Outlook Survey Completed
• Get on the Calendar – State Society Meetings and Conferences
• NSPE Director, Membership-at-Large Nominations
• Virtual Annual Membership Meeting

Read full report here 

From Monika Schulz, CAE, Executive Director & CEO

Spring is finally here and there are exciting plans on the horizon! I look forward to sharing details about activities and programs designed to increase value and benefits for our members and expand engagement opportunities with NSPE.

Please take a moment to review the many highlights from March 1-31.

• Recruitment and Retention Ideas
• NICET Issues First Digital Credentials
• Advocacy Campaign Against Federal Gas Tax Holiday
• NSPE Launches New Member Benefit “Workability Wednesdays” Webinar Series
• Future City Professional Engineering Award Winner
• Messages Matter: Reaching Tomorrow’s Engineers and Technicians research, a collaboration with DiscoverE
• 2022 Engineering Outlook Survey Launches in April

Read the Full Report 

NYSSPE is proud to announce the results of the Official Ballot for 2022-2024

The following members were duly elected and will be installed for their terms at the 2022 Annual Conference.
Their term will begin July 1st.

Congratulations!

President-Elect: John Sucharski, PE

Treasurer: David Macedonio, PE

New York Region: Richard Lefever , PE

Northeast Region: Steven Moore, PE

Western Region: David Roberts, PE [Read more…]

On Thursday January 27^th, 2022 at 6:30 PM, NYSSPE Members and guests are Invited to A Meeting with NYC DOB Deputy Director, Bill Halkiadakis PE, To Review the Building Code Requirements For Retaining Walls Design and Inspections (1 PDH).  The meeting includes light dinner buffet and is to be held at the Bayside Historical Society, 208 Totten Avenue, Fort Totten, Bayside, Queens, NY (see flyer below).        $20 member admission / $30 Non-members.  Please RSVP via email at: nspequeens@aol.com

RCNY §103-09 and Local Law 37/08 requires owners of properties with a retaining wall or part of a retaining wall which is at least ten feet high and faces a public right of way such as a sidewalk or entrance must have a condition assessment of this wall conducted every five years and the assessment report submitted to the Department of Buildings by a licensed engineer who has a minimum of three years relevant experience.   Reports are submitted electronically in a digital format.

DOB Deputy Director, Bill Halkiadakis PE is a Licensed professional engineer, professional planner and certified municipal engineer with extensive experience in project and construction management of multi-million dollar projects.   Mr. Halkiadakis has forty years of diverse experience in the engineering and construction management of complex projects for government, major utilities and telecommunications clients and private industry. Specific areas of professional expertise include project and construction management, structural engineering and administrating and supporting multi-discipline construction efforts.

The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of the Professions (OP) is seeking candidates for an Executive Secretary position for the State Boards for Engineering, Land Surveying, Geology and Interior Design.  Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Commissioner for OP, the incumbent of this position will lead, liaise, and coordinate tasks for a broad range of activities related to four professions.  The incumbent will manage the board office staff and will be a key policy advisor to the Deputy Commissioner.

Full Job Listing HERE 

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