Maurer-Stutz to Sponsor and present at IADD Annual Conference 2020

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Maurer-Stutz, Inc. is a proud Gold Sponsor of the 2020 Illinois Association of Drainage Districts Annual Conference. The 2020 conference will be held January 16-17 in Bloomington, Illinois.

This years conference features breakout sessions on drainage considerations with the installation of farm productivity and water quality, climate change and water supply, bridges and roads permitting, using drones for the drainage district, and regulatory and engineer/attorney discussion panels.

This year, George Merkle will be presenting a session titled “Bridges, Roads and Drainage Districts: What You Need to Know…”.

The presentation will cover: type and size of a waterway structure, classification of the roadway, drainage area and funding all affect the process needed for the replacement or addition of a bridge or culvert.andnbsp; Projects can be divided into three phases: planning phase, design phase, and construction phase.andnbsp; Another phase could be labeled as inspection/maintenance.andnbsp; The discussion will include topics such as IDOT requirements, working with the Townships, County and IDOT, what is required during the different phases including required reports, clearances, Right-of-Way and permitting, IDOT general terminology and common inspection/maintenance requirements.

George Merkle is a Senior Project Engineer for Maurer-Stutz. He has extensive experience in a variety of projects including hydraulic engineering and hydrologic modeling, local and state roadway projects, Phase I structure development, permitting and drainage studies. Previous to his employment with Maurer-Stutz, George worked over 25 years with the Illinois Department of Transportation in District 4 – Peoria. During this time, he spent 12 years as the District Bridge and Hydraulics Engineer.

Maurer-Stutz, Inc. can provide drainage system design, NRCS wetland determination assistance, conservation and nutrient drainage practices design. Contact Gayle Baker, PE in the Agricultural Services Department.

Merry Christmas from Maurer-Stutz!

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Merry Christmas from Maurer-Stutz!

The office will be closed at 1 PM Christmas Eve and allandnbsp;of Christmas Day.

Doug Mills Swine Finisher Open House

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Join Maurer-Stutz, Inc. in celebrating the Open House for Doug Mills

WHEN: December 6th, 2019 from 4 – 7 PM
WHERE: 442 130th Ave New Boston, IL

FREE FOOD AND DRINKS PROVIDED!

The open house is sponsored by Biddle Farms, Doug Mills , Maurer-Stutz, Inc, Precision Structures (PSI), and Compeer Financial.

Maurer-Stutz assisted Doug with his Conservation Activity Plan Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan (CAP – CNMP) through the Illinois Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Doug participated in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and was selected for financial assistance based on the resource concerns and proposed solutions presented in his CAP-CNMP.

MSI also provided design assistance, working with Precisions Structures Incorporated (PSI) to completed new facility permitting with the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDoA) and design approval with NRCS. During construction, MSI provided limited construction observation and provided checkout documentation to NRCS.

Interested in participating in NRCS programs or have questions about siting a new farm, reach out to our Agricultural Services Group.

Celebrate Licensure and the Profession with PEs Around the World on August 7, 2019 for the fourth annual Professional Engineers Day!

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On August 8, 1907, the first professional engineering license was issued to Charles Bellamy in Wyoming. Since that time, licensure has expanded and professional engineers across the U.S. have made the commitment to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. NSPE is celebrating licensed professional engineers with theandnbsp;fourth annual Professional Engineers Dayandnbsp;on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Join us as we raise awareness about what it means to be a PE, recognize licensed PEs, and show appreciation for the work they do each and every day.

Be a part of the virtual event on August 7, 2019!

Useandnbsp;#LicensedPEdayandnbsp;onandnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Twitter,andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Facebook,andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Instagram, orandnbsp;LinkedInandnbsp;to:

  • Upload a photo or video of yourself, tell us why you decided to become a PE

  • Post photos or videos of your team of PEs

  • Share your reasons for hiring PEs

  • Give special recognition to your PEs in the workplace or on the job

  • Educate your colleagues about the importance of the PE license

Win a DRONE at the 2019 APWA Conference

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Maurer-Stutz, Inc. is exhibiting at the 2019 APWA Illinois Chapter Conference May 2-3 at the Peoria Civic Center. Stop by Booth #33 and visit with MSI to be entered in a chance to win a Drone!

Drawing for the winner of the Drone will be May 2nd from 1:50 to 2:20 pm.

The Drone that we will be giving away is an AEE USA Toruk AP111 Pro.

Take to the skies with theandnbsp;Toruk AP11 Pro Quadcopterandnbsp;fromandnbsp;AEEandnbsp;to stream and capture aerial footage in up to Full HD 1080p60 fps quality. The included S60+ action camera streams footage back to your smartphone via the included Wi-Fi repeater. With an iOS or Android phone equipped with the AEE ZONE app you can enjoy the live stream, record video, or snap photos of what you see. Footage and images are stored on a separately sold microSD card (up to 64GB) in the camera. The action camera is attached to the AP11 Pro via a 3-axis gimbal that’s designed to give you increased filming capabilities and camera stability. The included twin-stick flight controller comes with a smartphone holder, so you can easily view and record footage while using the controller to fly the AP11 Pro and adjust the gimbal. – Bandamp;H Foto andamp; Electronics Corp.

The Illinois Chapter APWA conference will have a an IDOT update during the Friday Awards Luncheon presented by Omar Osman the Acting Secretary of Transportation. The conference also features a golf outing, educational and certification sessions and the Trade Show.

More information about this years conference can be found at: http://illinois.apwa.net/EventDetails/16553

Profile of a Women Engineer: ASABE Resource Article

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Gayle Baker, an agricultural services engineer at Maurer-Stutz, recently wrote an article that was included the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Resource Magazine. Gayle is a Member at Large for the Young Professional Community (YPC) Executive Committee.

Resource Magazine for March/April 2019 is a publication which features first-hand accounts by eighteen “women of ASABE” who share their experiences, challenges, and joys in pursuing higher education and successful careers in a historically male-dominated field.

Check out the full publication here: https://bt.e-ditionsbyfry.com/publication/?i=569108#{%22issue_id%22:569108,%22page%22:0}

Resourceandnbsp;is published six times a year in both print and electronic formats. The magazine features trends, new technologies, issues, and applications related to agricultural and biological engineering. Past issues, available below, reflect the many interest areas of the society and readers.

MSI Sponsors WCFA 2019 at Richland Community College

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The Women Changing the Face of Agriculture (WCFA) conference showcases what women are doing for the agricultural industry and learn more about what careers are available. The event, which is a project of Illinois Agri-Women, is a yearly event that is hosted at universities and colleges around the state. Approximately 600 girls and 40 companies attend each year.

Gayle Baker and Kaesey Glaess represented Maurer-Stutz as a Silver Sponsor of the event. MSI also sponsored a breakout session titled “Manure, Structures, and the Environment”. The session included activities using gum drops and toothpicks to construct livestock housing facility using constraints and a communication/project management exercise.

Women Changing the Face of Agriculture Website: https://womenchangingthefaceofagriculture.com/

Illinois Agri-Women Website: https://www.illinoisagriwomen.org/

WCFA Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/WCFOA/

ASCE Bridge Competition at the 2019 Peoria Riverfront Museum Engineering Day

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The 28thandnbsp;Annual ASCE Bridge Competition hosted 44 bridges from 7 different 5thandnbsp;through 8thandnbsp;Grade groups in Central Illinois.andnbsp; The objective of the competition to design and construct a bridge using standard 3” x 5” (176 mm x 127 mm) index cards. The winning team was judged based on team participation, conformance to the design and construction requirements, a written report, and finally, the performance of the bridge under a dead load.

Curtis Lynn and Keith Plavec of Maurer-Stutz, Inc. are the Bridge Competition Co-Chairs for Illinois Valley Branch coordinating delivery of registration packets to schools in Central Illinois, organizing and attending schools requesting an engineer to discuss the competition to their students, raising funds for the bridge competition, raising funds for underwriting admission to the Peoria Riverfront Museum for Engineering Day, and organizing volunteers for pre-judging and the bridge break.andnbsp; Bryan Swanson was one of the judges that reviewed bridges and reports on Saturday prior to the bridge break on Sunday.

This event was part of the Engineering Day 2019 at Peoria Riverfront Museum which also included exciting andamp; engaging engineering activities will be provided throughout the museum by local engineering groups, who are also sponsoring general admission for this free day at the museum.

Maurer-Stutz Attends University Job Fairs

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Bayler Wagehoft and Jeff Spiller represented Maurer-Stutz and the SIU-Carbondale Job and Internship Fair on Feb. 19, 2019 and will attend the Bradley University Spring Job andamp; Internship Fair On Feb 21, 2019.

Bayler Wagehoft and Jeff Spiller represented Maurer-Stutz and the SIU-Carbondale Job and Internship Fair on Feb. 19, 2019 and will attend the Bradley University Spring Job andamp; Internship Fair On Feb 21, 2019.

Maurer-Stutz will have a booth this week at College Job and Internship Fairs around Illinois.

Maurer-Stutz attended the Job and Internship Fair at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale on February 19, 2019. The event is hosted each fall and spring semester and attracts both undergrad and graduate majors. This year there were 90 employers that attended. We enjoyed meeting with Saluki students.

MSI will be at Bradley University for the Spring Job andamp; Internship Fair which is open to all majors and students who are seeking internships and/or full-time positions. The Spring Job andamp; Internship Fair typically attracts 150+ employers from a variety of industries and regions. Over 900 students typically attend this fair to explore career options, network with employers, and/or pursue internships or full-time positions. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on February 21, 2019 at the Renaissance Coliseum.

Are you interested in a career at Maurer-Stutz? We have opportunities available which you can view at the following link: http://www.mstutz.com/careers

IPLSA Young Surveyor of the Year Award – Scott Perry, PLS EI RP

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Young Surveyor of the Year is awarded by the Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association. IPLSA. This award recognizes “A young member who has made outstanding contributions to the land surveying profession and their communities during the early years of their career.” Areas considered for the award are educational and collegiate achievements, professional society activities, civic and humanitarian activities, continuing competence, land surveying achievements, and professional experience.

Scott Perry of Maurer-Stutz was presented with this award last week during the IPLSA Annual Conference. Congratulations Scott on your achievement!

Scott Perry grew up in the land surveying business, starting with working part time in his father’s surveying practice. While working at Dennis A. Perry Land Surveying, Scott learned how to interpret plats, find evidence, measure, operate the instruments, and set property corners. He was an avid learner and, when he was just a junior in high school, he told his father he too wanted to be a surveyor. Scott set out on a plan that would help him achieve that dream. He attended Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and graduated Cum Laude in the class of 2011 with a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering and the required 24 semester hours of surveying under Professor Roy Frank. Scott was immediately employed by Maurer-Stutz, Inc. in Peoria, Illinois where he has continued to grow professionally. Scott earned his Professional Land Surveying license in 2018 and implemented an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) program and currently serves as Project Surveyor and UAV pilot and program coordinator.

Some of Scott’s Civic and Humanitarian Activities include:

  • Illinois Air National Guard 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, IL. March 2006

  • Airport firefighter from March 2006 to May 2012

  • Achieved rank of Lieutenant and was appointed Operations Officer from May 2012 to Sept. 2017

  • Achieved rank of Captain and appointed Civil Engineer Squadron Commander Sept. 2017 to present.

  • Deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom Sept. 2008 – Jan. 2009

  • Deployed to Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve July 2015 to Feb. 2016.

  • Volunteer firefighter with the Spring Bay Fire Protection District May 2006 – present.

  • Achieved rank of Lieutenant 2011 – present

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