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July 2022
// ON THE SPOTLIGHT
// WINS
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First Coast Expressway
Florida Wins
What’s going on at AE?
FDOT is constructing a limitedaccess toll road connecting I-10 to I-95 and we are a part of it!
We are very excited to announce our winning contracts and projects for the first half of 2022.
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July Winner Photos Submitted by: Sean Brown, Philip Lyon, P.E., and Adriana Cefalo
Employee of the Month Winners, AE out at conferences and fairs, AE hard at work
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// PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
NEWSLTR 7/22
MESSAGE
2022 AE Midyear Update – Our People, Our Clients, Our Commitment
As we pass the midpoint of 2022, I wanted to share my thoughts on our industry and reiterate to the entire team how fortunate I feel to work with such a qualified and committed group of engineering professionals at AE Engineering, Inc. As a group, we should all feel fortunate to be in such a stable engineering and construction industry that continues to be looked upon to address the real life challenges we face in each of our everyday lives. We are excited about the possibilities the transportation industry brings to our door: The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) presents great opportunities to improve our aging infrastructure and provide much needed expertise to local agencies to ensure the success of their projects. We remain committed to our core services: CEI, Planning, Construction Materials Testing, Building Inspection, and Asset & Infrastructure Maintenance and look forward to expanding these service offerings geographically. To this end, we continue to make investments in the development of our internal teams who manage and support each of these services. Developing a strong internal team of professionals continues to be a pillar of our company’s ability to grow and sustain a high level of service. Our goal is to continue to develop our teams’ reach geographically while maintaining our commitment to bring value to each of our clients. This calendar year thus far, we are excited to share that we have gained experience in North Carolina for our CEI/Asset & Infrastructure Maintenance teams and have also secured a major project with the Georgia Department of Transportation through their Major Mobility Improvement Project (MMIP) for the I-285/I-20 Interstate Improvements! This is a $685.6M major interchange improvement project that will transform commuting in metro Atlanta; AE is excited to be a part of this major undertaking to improve traffic flow and safety around the Atlanta metropolitan area. We feel that the end of 2022 should continue to be a rewarding year and as we move into 2023, we will continue adapting development strategies and forming new talent management and workforce development strategies. We feel that these are critical to resolving our most challenging workforce issues, including staffing, escalating costs, and potential supply chain disruptions. We remain optimistic that we will meet and exceed the goals established for our firm with your knowledge, skills, and abilities guiding the way!
Roderick Myrick, P.E. President
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NEWSLTR 7/22
//AE INTERNS
INTERNS IN THE FIELD
Our spring and summer internship programs provide our interns with in-the-field experience throughout all our core service areas. Our interns finished their program with a clearer vision for their future career goals! Thank you to our interns for all your hard work: Spring 2022 - Tom Villegas and Claudia Davila Summer 2022 - Sarah Alamy, Michael Lancellotti, Ayodeji Joseph (pictured to left), Stephan Flores, and Jackson Henningfield
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Jose Vazquez, P.E. Project Administrator
Working with Sarah and Michael was a pleasure. Because AE provides such a wide variety of services, they were able to get real world experience in material testing, design, and project administration of private, City of Jacksonville, and FDOT construction projects. Although their time was limited, the interns were able to walk away with a clearer understanding of our industry and a better idea of what path suits their strengths and interests.
Do you know a student who may be interested in our Internship Program for Spring 2023? Have them email their resume to HR@aeengineeringinc.com!
//RECENT WINS
• FDOT District 2 – CEI Continuing Services - Jax and Palatka Construction • FDOT District 2 – CEI Continuing Services - Lake City Construction Office • FDOT District 3 – CEI SR 8 (I-10) in Jefferson County • City of Miramar – Project Management Continuing Services Contract • LMC Impressions – Springfield School Repairs / Restoration • City of Palatka – Business Incubator Study • Nassau County – CEI for CR 108 • Sumter County – CEI Services for CR 229 from SR 44 to C-462 • City of Miramar – Architectural and Engineering Services Continuing Contract • City of Flagler Beach – Continuing Contract for Various Consulting Services
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// IT’S A WRAP
PROJECT COMPLETION
JACKSONVILLE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY ST. JOHNS RIVER FERRY PHASE IV IMPROVEMENTS Start Date: January 2021 Completion: January 2022 Cost: $6.6M
Project Team: SPE: Cory Nichols, P.E. PA: Michael Clarke APA: David Marshall I: Shaun Gruber
AE provided CEI services for this ‘Design-Build’ project which involved landside and waterside infrastructure and facilities improvements at each of the respective ferry landings in Mayport Village and on Ft. George Island. A coordinated effort was needed to complete these landings, as work was ongoing waterside and landside on each side of the river. The overall scope was focused primarily on pavement rehabilitation and markings; various Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements; new bulkheads and heavy mooring bollards; catwalk access; accessory/ utilities building; public restroom facilities; as well as landscaping and lighting enhancements at each landing.
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// PROJECT HIGHLIGHT FIRST COAST EXPRESSWAY
AE START DATE August 2018
NEWSLTR 7/22
SPOTLIGHT
KEY PERSONNEL: QC Manager: Steven Nettles Tech: Jason Wright Tech: Delen Newman Tech: AJ Giuliano
ESTIMATED COMPLETION September 2023
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is building the First Coast Expressway (FCE), a limited-access toll road connecting I-10 to I-95 to reduce congestion on nearby roadways and provide a storm-related evacuation route. FDOT hired Superior Construction to build a segment of the FCE encompassing nearly 10 miles of roadway with automated toll gantries, 15 bridges, and a stormwater management system. The project includes the construction of a progressive and unique diverging diamond interchange (DDI), which reduces crashes and improves safety on the roadway by eliminating common accident-producing conflict points while reducing queuing time and length. Cost: $179M
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// EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
NEWSLTR 7/22
WINNERS
JANUARY
Alex Baader Senior Inspector, South FL
FEBRUARY
Victoria Morris Contract Support Specialist, Central FL
MARCH
Michael Clarke Project Administrator, North FL
APRIL
Harley Haynes Senior Inspector, Central FL
MAY
CELEBRATING OUR STAFF
Joshua Gomez Senior Inspector, South FL
JUNE
Dwayne Benitez Contract Support Specialist, South FL
All nominations must be submitted to the nominee’s manager, who will then submit to HR, upon approval. Submissions must be received by HR no later than the 1st of the month to be considered for the previous month.
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// AE GETTING OUT AND ABOUT
NEWSLTR 7/22
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1. Ivan Mason, Christina Yero, and Benjamin Bennett at the GMA Conference in Savannah, GA // 2. Chris Hiehle at the University of West Florida Spring Career Fair // 3. Branded Fidget Spinners // 4. Christina Yero, Steven Nettles, and Chris Nolen at the FTBA Construction Conference 5. Kelly Marshall and Emilee Prater at the University of North Florida Career Fair // 6. Darren Shannon speaking to eager students at the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Spring Career Fair // 7. Kierra Bryant at the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Spring Career Fair 4
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NEWSLTR 7/22
//AE CELEBRATES
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1. South Florida team at a hockey game // 2. North Florida staff enjoying the Jumbo Shrimp Game // 3. Northwest Florida St. Patrick’s Day Employee Appreciation Lunch // 4. Race for Relevant Event in North Florida 5. Materials Testing Lab staff out to lunch // 6. Central Florida St. Patrick’s Day Employee Appreciation Event // 7. Rod Myrick at the 2022 BOAF Annual Conference & Expo in Orlando // 8. Ricardo Baraybar and daughter on “Take Your Child to Work” Day // 9. Northeast Florida staff enjoying a round in support of the 2022 ASHE Scholarship Golf Tournament
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NEWSLTR 7/22
//AE HARD AT WORK
STAFF IN THE FIELD
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