New York State Society of Professional Engineers (NYSSPE)
The New York State Society of Professional Engineers (NYSSPE) represents the interests of professional engineers, totaling more than 25,000 licensees in New York State, practicing in all disciplines.
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NSPE Executive Director Update
December 2022
From Monika Schulz, CAE, Executive Director, and CEO
Eugene “Gene” R. O’Brien, 81, of Princeton Junction, NJ, passed away at University Medical Center Princeton at Plainsboro on June 17, 2022. The only child of Edward L. and Marie O’Brien, Gene was born in Newark, NJ and raised in Elizabeth, NJ before residing at his home in Princeton Junction until his passing. Gene graduated with his masters degree in Electrical Engineering and was employed by the Bell System; most recently with Lucent Technologies before retiring.
Gene was a long standing member of the New Jersey Society of Professional Engineers and also the National Society of Professional Engineers. Having won numerous awards throughout the course of his career, on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, Gene was posthumously awarded a New Jersey Society of Professional Engineers Lifetime Achievement Award.
A thoughtful and fair man, Gene was a driving force and role model for many young people. He had a passion for robotics beginning in 2004. In 2010, Gene became a Founding Member of
FIRST Robotics Mid-Atlantic District. He served as Chair of many committees over his three terms including Chairman of the Board, Chair of Finance and Chair of Recruitment. He lent his
knowledge and time to any and all who needed or asked for it, and was known for his commitment to ensuring the team’s success. Gene was a wealth of knowledge and found great joy in exposing
children to the world of robotics.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in his memory to FIRST Mid-Atlantic Robotics at midatlanticrobotics.com/donate
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.
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
NYSSPE Members Are Invited to Meet or Attend a Virtual Meeting with the Chief Engineer of the Enforcement Bureau of the NYC Dept. of Buildings, Timothy Lynch PE, to discuss Identifying Building Collapses, Failure Criteria and Safety Factors:
This Thursday March 24th at 7:30 PM, NYSSPE members and guests are invited to either meet in person or attend a virtual meeting with the Chief Engineer of the Enforcement Bureau of the NYC Dept. of Buildings, Timothy Lynch PE, to discuss Identifying Building Collapses, Failure Criteria and Safety Factors. The presentation will include examples of structural collapses encountered by the Department of Building and discuss indications of structural failure violations, safety factor criteria and the Building Codes governing design capacity.
The meeting and presentation will be held at 208 Totten Avenue, Queens, NY at 7:30pm with a buffet dinner starting at 6:30. Please refer to the image below for the event cost, address and venue and PDH information. For those of you who wish to attend the virtual meeting for free, please log in at 7:30pm using the following link:
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81152702164?pwd=ZHh2SGpQckVoNUNQcnV5VGRvd2VmUT09Meeting ID: 811 5270 2164
Passcode: 2022
Time: Mar 24, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada).
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 27th, 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.
