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We are #hiring for #projectscheduler #scheduler #PrimaveraP6 #Primavera #outagescheduler #nuclearsetting #nuclear #scheduling #workcontrol #Surryjobs #Surry #virginia #VAjobs #perdiem #openjobs #jobopportunity #Perdiem

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Sandy Springs is allocating $21.4 million for capital projects, with a significant portion dedicated to transportation improvements. The pavement management program receives $6 million, aiding in road maintenance. Additionally, the city plans to invest $3 million in City Springs District upgrades, potentially enhancing transportation infrastructure. Moreover, there's a proposed $2.5 million allocation for Old Riverside Park, contributing to accessible pathways and recreational areas along the Chattahoochee River, which could include transportation amenities. Outsourcing stormwater system surveys aims to improve infrastructure maintenance, indirectly benefiting transportation networks. Furthermore, by considering a director of data strategy and analytics, the city aims to enhance data-driven decision-making, which could optimize transportation planning and services. Georgia Department of Transportation #Georgia #Transportation #Projects #Funding

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Advancements in Artificial Intelligence are helping engineers and transportation project planners. Hear from two HDR experts on how AI is being applied in transportation decisions and how industry organizations can adapt and prepare for future advancement. https://lnkd.in/gjNcivp9 #Transportation #AI

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🚀 O'Hare International Airport's Terminal 5 Parking Improvements The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and its construction partners have achieved a significant milestone in the modernization of O'Hare International Airport. The final beam has been placed on the new six-story parking garage at Terminal 5, a crucial step in the broader $8.5 billion O'Hare 21 initiative aimed at transforming the airport into a state-of-the-art facility. 🏗️ Project Highlights: Increased Capacity: The new garage will more than double the parking capacity at Terminal 5, accommodating 2,600 vehicles. This includes both short- and long-term parking options, enhancing convenience for travelers. Modern Amenities: The garage will feature a parking guidance system to provide real-time availability of spaces and multiple electric vehicle charging stations, supporting sustainable travel options. Phased Construction: To minimize disruption, the construction is being completed in phases, allowing portions of the existing surface lot to remain open during the project. 🌟 Importance of the Project: Enhanced Passenger Experience: These improvements are part of a broader effort to provide a world-class travel experience, from curb to gate. The new infrastructure will facilitate smoother, more efficient operations at one of the world's busiest airports. Economic Impact: The project supports job creation and business opportunities, involving 60 contractors, including 14 minority-owned and 14 women-owned firms [Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Hits Milestone on Construction of New Terminal 5 Parking Garage at O’Hare International Airport](https://lnkd.in/e4JWBm9H), [ORD 21](https://lnkd.in/ef7aEhQQ), [New Parking Garage Will Double Available Parking At O'Hare International Airport Terminal 5](https://lnkd.in/eN_pwdrF). 🌍 Looking Forward: As the project progresses towards its completion later this year, it marks a significant advancement in O'Hare's ability to meet the needs of modern air travel, improving both functionality and passenger satisfaction. 💬 Your thoughts: - ✈️ How do you think these improvements will enhance your travel experience at O'Hare? - 🔌 What other features would you like to see in airport facilities? #O'Hare21 #AirportModernization #AECOMHuntClayco #ChicagoAirport For more detailed information, visit the Chicago Department of Aviation's official site at [www.chicago.gov](https://lnkd.in/eVTq5WSA) and [ORD 21](https://www.ord21.com).

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Employee growth and development at Lochner happens at all levels with a mix of coaching, continuing education, and challenging opportunities. Take the first steps and apply now: https://bit.ly/3xdgE8W #Construction #Utility

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If you are a civil or geotechnical engineering consulting firm or contractor or even a hiring manager swamped with other duties, recruitment is a whole other job you can't fully commit to. So what happens? Projects are on hold, deadlines slipping, and opportunities are missed because you don't have the right person in place. The cost isn't just monetary; it's about the potential unfulfilled and the innovation stalled. This is where we come in to help you as a partner. We specialize in connecting civil and geotechnical engineering firms like yours with the talent you've been searching for. With a focus on your specific needs, we dive into the talent pool and find those exceptional candidates who are not just looking but eager for the opportunities you provide. Let's connect and discuss how we can help you find the talent you need. A partnership with us is straightforward – we find you the talent, bring it to your table, and help you create a win-win situation.

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That's a wrap on hiring for Q2!  It's hard to believe we're halfway done with hiring for 2024. Because of our start date schedule and time to complete the pre-hire drug and background screening process, all offers accepted today or later will be for start dates in Q3 (or Q4). We had a record quarter of hiring with 91 headcount hires and 79 interns. This week, we met with senior leadership to ensure we understood hiring needs for the remainder of the year and discussed priorities. We've added another recruiter to the team and are redistributing workload to maximize our efficiency and effectiveness. We're creating a strategy to source for our toughest jobs. Our University Recruiting team is not only busy managing our internship program, but has already started planning for our 2025 university hiring, which begins in July with intern conversions, and August with new jobs posted and campus events in September. September 9th is the last start date prior to our big 130th anniversary celebration on the field at AT&T Stadium (i.e., home of the Dallas Cowboys).  We want as many of our 2024 hires as possible to celebrate with us, so let's talk sooner, rather than later! Thanksgiving week is the finish line; here we go! 👍🏻James (Jim) P. Riney +JMJ #joinfni #talentacquisition #recruiting #engineering #civilengineering

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https://lnkd.in/gJkpmKg7 The Parties vs The People is one reason we don't have High-Speed Rail in the US. Another is misplaced spending priorities. A final is the Koch Brothers exposed. Let's take the first one. The Political Parties are more interested in "playing King of the Mountain" than doing what their constituents want. That would explain the single digit approval ratings. The Democrats have championed the framework of High-Speed Rail projects under the Obama Administration. This became the number one target of the Republicans as it was deemed the ultimate example of government waste. #highspeedrail #civilengineering #transportationplanning #trafficengineering

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GPA has seen a significant increase in job opportunities over the past few years in the Civil Engineering field. Here is an interesting article discussing the projected growth in this industry to support the infrastructure initiatives in the US. https://lnkd.in/gNKVn87m

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At Kiewit, our commitment to physical safety runs deep on our jobsites, but we’re also committed to supporting and bringing awareness to mental health. If you know someone who is struggling, or see the signs, please reach out to them. For Kiewit employees, remember that you can use the company’s Under the Hat resources at any time. Under the Hat connects employees and their families to a variety of programs and support services. It’s also a great educational tool to increase mental health understanding and identify warning signs. #KiewitEmployee #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

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To my super eager Early Careers community, the moment many of you have been waiting for is almost here!! 🥁 AECOM's Graduate Program applications will officially open in just one week on May 13th and will be open to all applicants – Get ready to launch your career with us. 🌟 Here are some tips and best practices to help stand out while preparing your applications: 🔍 One Size Does Not Fit All: Explore individual job descriptions to ensure you meet the role requirements and expectations before applying. 🎯 Aim Smart: Narrow down your focus to a maximum of two roles that genuinely interest you and match your qualifications. 📝 CV Essentials: Don't miss out on GPA, qualifications, month + year of graduation, and current location in your CV. 📢 Make Some Noise: Boost your CV with courses, internships, projects, and skills that align with the job. ✨ Show Your Spark: Use the free text box during registration to showcase your enthusiasm and tell us why you're a great fit. The countdown is on - don't miss your chance to be part of something extraordinary! The below link will host all our roles when they go live next week so be sure to check back in. https://lnkd.in/daVvzseb #AECOMCareers #AECOMMiddleEast #EarlyCareers #GraduateRecruitment Beth Cowper Meera Almarri Himanshi Kaushik Alina Holban (Assoc CIPD)

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In the screenshot below you will see I received two (2) unsolicited invitations to apply for senior surveyor/survey manager jobs in Northern California yesterday. I've been getting 2 or 3 of these a week. This is insanity people. I'm posting this as a public service announcement for giant engineering companies: TELLING YOUR RECRUITER OR HR PERSON TO SPAM MESSAGE EVERY LICENSED SURVEYOR IN CALIFORNIA ON LINKED IN ISN'T GOING TO SOLVE YOUR SURVEY PROBLEMS. No person like me (worth hiring) wants your job for $90K a year at 65 hours a week (on salary) in a major California metro area. Please stop asking. I've said this before, but I'll say it again: Hiring one licensed surveyor (even one like me with 20+ years of experience) isn't going to seriously move the needle on your survey backlog. You need 3 or 4 of me. Plus a team of technical people underneath that. So does every other civil engineering company in California. Here is your solution: Build a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship with a small survey business like RH. Treat your surveyor well. Pay them promptly. Listen when they give you advice. Do you ACTUALLY want to move the needle on your survey backlog and get projects moving? Hire my team of 14 highly qualified mapping surveyors as a sub-consultant. We can be working on your project next week. Clients: Why are you putting up with this? If your civil engineer can't start projects because of survey delays, cut them out of the middle. Contract directly with a company like RH. We'll get your project moving and we will help keep your design team honest and on-the-ball. You can call/message me at 209-298-7521 or e-mail me at landon.blake@redefinedhorizons.com if you are serious about building a good relationship with a great mapping team. I'll talk to you. A couple of footnotes: 1) I have finally seen the salary ranges on a few of these job offers approach the $150K range. That is just beginning to be reasonable. 2) I don't know if these companies realize all the other companies like them are trying to hire the same surveyor. That is why I'm making this post! PS - HR folks: You have my permission to share this post with your executive management team. #landsurveying #ineffectivestrategy #dontbedumb

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KELLER North America worked with a geotechnical engineering consultancy to design a system that could keep water at least 3 feet below the digging level, even in soil that water doesn't move through easily. Crane Valley Dam, built in 1910, is 145 feet tall and stretches about 1,900 feet long. The Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) asked for a stability check, and it was found that the dam could turn unstable and act like quicksand during a big earthquake. To make the dam safer, a plan was made to dig out part of the base and add a support structure made of rocks on the western side. So now, imagine the Crane Valley Dam is like a big, old sandcastle that can crumble during an earthquake. To prevent this, they needed to dig out some of the base and add a pile of rocks to make it stronger. To do this, they had to remove old, loose soil and rocks from a 500-foot section at the bottom. They used tools like water gauges (piezometers) to check water levels and found water was leaking in. So, they had to pump out this water to keep things stable and dry. The soil at the site had 1 to 9 feet of wet material on top of thicker layers of clayey silt, which varied in depth depending on the slope of the dam. In the digging area, this clayey silt layer was between 20 and 45 feet thick, with weathered rock below it. To handle the water, 136 ejector wells were installed. Again in more simple terms... The ground there had a layer of wet dirt on top of thick clay. Picture layers in a cake, with wet sponge on top of thick frosting (the clay). They put in 136 wells, like straws, to suck up the water. Most straws were around the edge, with some inside to help more and divide the work area. They also put in deep straws reaching into hard rock to relieve pressure. After finishing the work, they filled these straws with cement and left them. Great work from the team at Keller always finding a way to get the job done! For a more in-depth look at the project, please visit Keller's website in the comments!

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Happy #InfrastructureWeek: 12th Annual Infrastructure Week: May 13-17, 2024 For more than a decade, United For Infrastructure (UFI) has proudly presented #InfrastructureWeek as an annual, nationwide event focused on raising awareness about the importance of infrastructure and advocating for improvements that address some of our nation’s toughest challenges in transit and transportation, water systems, energy and more. Big shoutout to all civil engineers/planners within the transportation space 🔹 Roadway Designers: You make our travels safe and smooth. 🔹 Traffic Engineers: Keeping traffic flowing like magic. 🔹 Bridge Designers: Connecting us, one bridge at a time. 🔹 Construction Inspectors: Making sure it's built right. 🔹 Transportation Planners: Mapping out our route to the future. You're the real MVPs of our roads. Thanks for all you do to keep us safe! #transportation #highway #traffic #roadway #bridges #transit #aviation #rail #jobs #newengland #engineers #engineering #design #clients #projects

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Competitive grants can help project owners who are responsible for large, complicated and expensive infrastructure improvement projects. Find out the 7 steps for grant success from our Chief Operating Officer, Matthew Low, P.E. #GrantWriting #CivilEngineering

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Attention High-Speed Rail Stakeholders: Today, the CEO Selection Committee of the California High-Speed Rail Authority met to deliberate over CEO Candidates. I was the only one who participated in public comment. I'm not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing. The good thing would be if I was the only applicant. The bad thing would be if I needed to go through a staffing agency to be considered. I gave the Authority HR department my $50 submittal package. In a nutshell I summarized the testimonies from the April 2012 Board Meeting in San Francisco. 2012 was a tough year for many of us. I only made $3,000.00 that year where many of my colleagues made 100 times that, and knew nothing about the project whatsoever. I was debating, were all of these trips to San Francisco worth it? Then I heard, "This is our turn. This is our System. Previous generations gave you the transportation systems that you enjoyed. It's your turn to give to our generation. We'll pay for it. Just get it up and running. This defines how we will access our employment and vacation destinations." To answer my question, Absolutely! These are Millennials. I'm a Gen X'er. I felt the previous generation the "Me" generation simply "kicked the can down the road", and failed to deal with the realities of our crumbling infrastructure. I also underscored the importance of getting Merced to Bakersfield up and running by the 2028 Summer Olympics and having the basketball venue at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. The current plan is to have Merced to Bakersfield up and running by 2023. #highspeedrail

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The latest FRA (Federal Rail Association) Long-Distance Service Study, which reviews and discusses the analyses associated with each conceptual preferred route and services schedules, high-level capital/operating and maintenance cost estimate ranges for certain types of projects. As well as the public benefits analysis of each conceptual route. Slides 105-109 display figures and visuals of the preferred route, which would run through St Louis. A route which would create direct links from here to Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Terre Haute, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and New York City. The line would revive and restore 524 miles of disused long-distance passenger corridor. End-to-end service between Dallas-Fort Worth and NYC would be 44 hours. A 7 hour travel time improvement from current existing connection based travel, on a proposed preferred route of 1,907 miles. https://lnkd.in/eJUzWsSD #stl #stlouis #passengerrail #amtrak #transportation #conceptual #planning

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