Interview with Alex Bayen on Traffic Congestion Pricing and the Technology behind it

The technology supporting traffic reduction efforts like congestion pricing mirrors toll road technologies, and is poised to venture further into video and GPS-based systems in the future.

US cities will likely look to places like Singapore, London and Stockholm, which have adopted congestion pricing traffic control programs. Singapore was one of the earliest to adopt congestion pricing, using overhead gantries and short-range radio technology similar to California's FasTrak.

Tamika Bassman Wins Thornton Tomasetti Foundation Scholarship

CEE senior Tamika Bassman was awarded a $10K Thornton Tomasetti Foundation National 2019-2020 Scholarship. 

The Tomasetti Scholarship is given to the individual who demonstrates exceptional academic success and interest in the integration of engineering and architecture.

Tamika will pursue a MS degree in Structural Engineering at Stanford in Fall 2019. She will also be interning again this summer with Arup Advanced Technology and Research in SF.

Kara Nelson on Aspirational Technologies and the Sustainable Development Goals

Professor Kara Nelson's career was recently featured by the Blum Center for Developing Economies. She has spent her career investigating how to make water, sanitation, and hygiene services affordable and environmentally sustainable.

Read the full article at Kara Nelson on Aspirational Technologies and the Sustainable Development Goals

Read about Cantaro Azul

External Job - Fri, 05/31/2019 - 12:00

Submitted by katmaebal on
Description

Overview

HNTB's Seattle, WA office is seeking a Tunnel Engineering Intern for Summer 2019!

Relocation and housing are NOT provided for this position.

On the job training will be provided.

Job Summary

Under close supervision, assists assigned department(s) and/or project(s) by performing basic engineering-related tasks which may reflect elements of standard post-secondary engineering curriculum, usually on a part-time, temporary, or co-op basis.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Assists engineer teams in various tasks and duties.
  • Assists Engineer with research, development and design of projects.
  • Assists Engineer with the preparation of engineering drawings and documents as assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Research existing geotechnical report, as-built drawings and data collection
  • Develop database of underground obstruction and geology
  • Prepare tunnel cross sections and profiles
  • Evaluate settlement impacts on utilities, buildings and other structures
  • Additional tunnel engineering assignments as required

Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering program

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

Completed junior year in tunnel, structural or geotechnical engineering degree program

General Work Conditions

Office Environment: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is only minimal exposure to potentially unpleasant working conditions. Incumbent must have the ability to stand and sit frequently, and reach horizontally as well as vertically for overhead use.

Type
External Job
Programs
Civil and Environmental Engineering

Who killed the tule fog? UC Berkeley cracks the case

 

According to a new study by Professor Allen Goldstein's team, Tule fog -- the thick, white, low-lying fog that can make winter driving in the Central Valley so harrowing -- has been fading over the past 30 years. 

Their research suggests a surprising reason: cleaner air. Droplets of tule fog form around particles that are at least partially created by the nitrogen oxide emerging from vehicle tailpipes. Since the Clean Air Act passed in the late 1960s, emissions have steadily declined and so has the fog. 

External Job - Fri, 05/03/2019 - 12:00

Submitted by katmaebal on
Description

The City of Stockton is seeking to fill a Plan Check Engineer position in the Community
Development Department. The Plan Check Engineer will be assigned to the Building and Life
Safety division and reports to the Deputy Director. The Building and Life Safety Division is
responsible for the enforcement of building codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining
to building construction and remodeling within the City of Stockton.


This is a lead class, with incumbents performing plan checking on more complex projects,
including major commercial and industrial developments, and directing work in assigned
specialty areas. Assignments are varied and allow for the exercise of considerable judgment and
independence in the performance of plan check engineering work.


Education/Experience:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course
work in architecture, civil or structural engineering or a closely related field and two (2) years of
experience in architectural, civil or structural design, or plans and specifications review. Must
possess a valid California registration as a Civil or Structural Engineer or be licensed as a
Professional Architect.

Type
External Job
Programs
Civil and Environmental Engineering

External Job - Fri, 05/03/2019 - 12:00

Submitted by katmaebal on
Description

The State Water Resources Control Board’s, Division of Drinking Water has an opening for a Water Resource Control Engineer in the San Francisco District Office.  The position location is 850 Marina Bay Parkway, Richmond, CA 94804.

AND

Duties:

Under the close supervision of a Senior Water Resource Control Engineer, the incumbent will perform a variety of engineering work relating to public water systems.  Duties include: on-site inspection activities including physical inspection of water source intakes, treatment plants, storage reservoirs, pump stations, and distribution facilities.  These activities require the incumbent to be physically able to be on one’s feet (standing, walking, hiking, climbing) for extended periods of time during a work day.  The position will be responsible for other surveillance activities involved in the inspection of public water systems including the review of system operational records, procedures, submitted documents, and all required administrative programs; data gathering necessary to maintain and update system inventory and inspection information; preparation of reports and letters documenting inspections and required corrective actions; maintaining and updating computer databases; and communicating findings with the Senior Water Resource Control Engineer and water system personnel.

Additional duties include but not limited to:  prepare and/or review reports and recommendations on permit requests for construction or modification of public water system sources, treatment plants, reservoirs, distribution and collection systems, and other related construction activities; review engineering calculations, design drawings, and other engineering documents to assure that water purveyors comply with good engineering practices and legal requirements;  conduct on-site field inspection of water system facilities as part of permit application processing; provide engineering assistance to public water systems on water quality issues, operational problems, and treatment facilities; provide assistance with Division research projects, policy development, and studies; assist with enforcement activities to bring public water systems into compliance with applicable State laws and regulations; prepare enforcement letters, citations, and compliance orders; tracks compliance dates and takes necessary follow-up action to ensure public water systems comply with directives of the Division; review plans for water treatment plants and proposed projects for recycled water reuse to determine compliance with health and engineering standards and regulations; review and comment on environmental impact reports to local agencies; assist in conducting investigations of water quality problem such as those resulting from chemical or bacteriological contamination of public water supplies; consult with and advise a variety of health and other public officials, engineers, attorneys, water consumer groups, and others on public health aspects of water supply quality control programs; assist in making presentations to interested groups on a variety of health related water supply matters; prepare or reviews reports and recommendations on state funding applications and permit requests for construction or modification of public water system sources, treatments plants, distribution and collection systems, and other related construction activities.

Type
External Job
Programs
Civil and Environmental Engineering

Steel Bridge Sweeps Regional Competition! On to Nationals for BEARzilla!

The Berkeley Steel Bridge Team's entry, BEARzilla, received 1st place overall, and in all 6 subcategories, at the AISC regional competition held at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.  Berkeley's sweeping victory qualifies them to advance to the national competition in May.

The team's civil and mechanical engineers work together to design, machine, weld, and assemble a 22-foot-long bridge that is required to be loaded to 2500 pounds with minimal deflection.

The competition is based on 3 main categories: weight, assembly time, and deflection under load.