Association of Engineering and Environmental Geologists
Welcome to the blog and newsletter for the Association of Engineering and Environmental Geologists, Sacramento section.
Visit this site to learn more about the association’s recent news including relevant local projects, fundraising events, legislative activities, and publications. Visit the official website at aegsacto.org to RSVP to our monthly meetings or register as a member.
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Hey AEG Sacramento! Join the Sac State Geology Department on Saturday, April 8th from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Redwood Room in the University Union for awesome rocks, networking, games, and more!
The annual event will be in a new format this year! This year, the Geology Department will present a limited number of high quality silent auction samples. All proceeds from the silent auction will go directly to the Geology Department Scholarship funds, allowing the opportunity for more students to receive the scholarship awards. Attendees will still be able to support the Geology Club through direct donations and purchasing fixed-price rocks and swag.
In addition to the opportunity to score some cool rocks and swag, the Rock Auction this year will also present opportunities for networking and mentoring and showcase the amazing work that our students and faculty are doing! There’s sure to be something for everyone at the 2023 Rock Auction & Spring Showcase!
Be sure to join the Department in their new location in the Redwood Room in the University Union! More information regarding the event and online registration can be found HERE!
Hope to see you all there!
EPS is please to host a visit and talk on Wed., March 8 by Bill Hammond. Bill is a Professor of Geodesy and Geophysics, Director of the Nevada Geodetic Laboratory, and Associate Director, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology.
His talk will be on “Exploring the Earth’s Hazards & Changing Climate with Geodetic Networks.” Bill is a leader in GPS geodynamics and geodesy, and the talk should be a good one!
5:10-6pm in Roessler 55 on the UCD campus.
| Dear AEG Sacramento and Friends, We are excited to welcome AEG National President Nathan Saraceno, PG, for our first meeting of the year at Aviators on Wednesday, March 15th at 5:30PM! Nate will give an update on AEG and present a talk titled Landslide Reconnaissance & Mitigation in Appalachia. We hope to see you there for our first event of the year! Registration is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Student price is only $10 but be one of the first 5 students to RSVP and use the code STUDENT to attend for free (promo code should be fixed this month – apologies for issues last month). Meeting Schedule: 5:30-6:15: Social hour 6:15-7:00: Dinner 7-7:15: Announcements 7:15-8:15: Talk 8:15-8:30: Q&A and Adjourn More information regarding Mr. Saraceno as well as further information regarding our presentation for the evening can be found HERE. Additionally, you can register for the event online HERE! Sponsorship Opportunities To help offset event expenses and fundraise for future meetings, we are offering organizations the opportunity to sponsor our monthly meetings for $100. Sponsors will be recognized for their generous donation at the event, and their logos will be featured on our website, the event landing page, and given a chance to speak during the meeting. If you are interested in attending and sponsoring this meeting, please RSVP and chose the $100 Sponsorship registration option through the online platform. Please also feel free to reach out to us with any questions and to submit company logos to aegsacto@gmail.com. |
| General Announcements! Students and Student Night– Scholarship applications are now open for our 2023 awards. We are also accepting poster presentations for Student Night on April 19th at Drake’s in West Sacramento. Scholarship applications are due by 5PM Monday, April 17th. For more information on scholarships and Student Night, including the application materials, please visit our Students page of our blog. Speaker Request – If you know of any good speakers or talks, please let us know! We are on the hunt to fill out our 2023 calendar Membership – Don’t forget to renew (or join!) your AEG 2023 membership https://www.aegweb.org/ Check out our blog!https://aegsacto.wordpress.com/ Upcoming Events! UC Davis Professor Dr. Pinter and Colleagues to Host Technical Session at GSA Annual Meeting 17-19 May 2023! The session is titled Geomorphology and Public Policy in the 2020s: Earth-Surface Science in Service to Policymakers and Society and they are looking for participants. Take a look at the GSA website for more info and to register. Have a great week! AEG Sacramento |
The State Water Resources Control Board’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act Unit has an opening for a Senior Engineering Geologist (supervisory)! If you or anyone you know are interested, please go HERE for additional information and instructions to apply.
Thanks, and Happy New Year AEG community! We look forward to seeing you next year.
The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Water Rights has an opening for a Senior Engineering Geologist Supervisor and a Senior Engineering Geologist Specialist in the Cannabis Enforcement Section. The position is located at: 1001 I Street, 14th Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations, other public transportation, awesome restaurants and more.
Additional information:
Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.
Please join us for our December 2022 meeting! We are excited to welcome Jeremy Zone, PE, GE, from Geocon Consultants, Inc. for a holiday get together at Aviators on Tuesday, December 13 at 5:30PM! Jeremy will give a talk titled The Geotechnical Aspects of the new SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC).
WHEN: Tuesday, December 13, 2022 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM PST
WHERE: Aviators located at 6151 Freeport Blvd Sacramento, CA 95822
Registration is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Student price is only $10 but be one of the first 5 students to RSVP and use the code STUDENT to attend for free (promo code should be fixed this month – apologies for issues last month). You can register here!
We hope to see you there for our last event of the year!
Sponsorship Opportunities: To help offset event expenses and fundraise for future meetings, we are offering organizations the opportunity to sponsor our monthly meetings for $100. Sponsors will be recognized for their generous donation at the event, and their logos will be featured on our website, the event landing page, and given a chance to speak during the meeting. If you are interested in attending and sponsoring this meeting, please RSVP and chose the $100 Sponsorship registration option through the online platform. Please also feel free to reach out to us with any questions and to submit company logos to aegsacto@gmail.com.
Senior Engineering Geologist (Supervisory)
Are you looking for a fulfilling career protecting California’s waters for the benefit of current and future generations? Are you looking for a chance to work with technical experts and expand your management and leadership skills? If so, then this is the position for you.
The California Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board’s, Rancho Cordova Office, has an opening for a Senior Engineering Geologist (Supervisory) overseeing the Federal Cleanup Unit activities. The position is located at 11020 Sun Center Drive, Suite 200, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670.
The Senior Engineering Geologist will supervise technical staff in the Federal Cleanup Unit which is responsible for regulating various environmental cleanup sites in the Central Valley Region. Work in the unit consists of complex planning, hydrogeologic studies, investigations, report reviews, overseeing cleanup activities, and technical support at Department of Defense installations.
Pay Range: $10,311 – $12,905 per month
Final filing date: December 9, 2022
Visit the link below to learn more about the position and how to apply.
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=337979
Please note: Applications are only accepted through our Calcareers website. Questions regarding the application process can be directed to
The Department of Water Resources (DWR), North Central Region Office, Geology and Groundwater Section is hiring a Student Assistant! This position offers an excellent opportunity for students to work with geologists, hydrogeologists and engineers on groundwater projects.
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-331033
Position #: 846-200-4870-900
Working Title: Student Assistant
Work Location: Yolo County
Final Filing Date: 11/21/2022
Are you currently enrolled in college and studying geology, engineering geology or closely related field? Do you want to gain work experience while attending college? Do you have strong communication skills and enjoy working in a team environment? Then the Department of Water Resources may be for you. We are seeking individuals that are self-driven, creative, and interested in groundwater data collection, management, and reporting. Become involved in important DWR programs such as the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring Program (CASGEM), and water transfer/groundwater resource evaluations and apply TODAY!
Further information regarding the position can be found HERE. Good luck!
As some may or may not know, the Geological Society of America (GSA) will be hosting its 2023 Annual Meeting (Cordilleran Section) from May 17th through 19th of 2023 in Reno, Nevada.
UC Davis’s Dr. Nicholas Pinter, as well as his associates Kevin Schmidt and Joel Scheingross, will be hosting a technical session at the 2023 GSA Cordilleran Section Meeting regarding Geomorphology and Public Policy in the 2020s: Earth-Surface Science in Service to Policymakers and Society. A breakdown of the discussion topic is provided below:
“Geomorphology studies the surface and near-surface of Earth and generally focuses on time scales most visible and, arguably, most relevant to humans. Geomorphologists have a unique role in helping policymakers, managers, and stakeholders create balanced, forward-looking, and science-based solutions to the pressing challenges facing society today. We seek specific case studies showing how earth-surface geology has—or can and should—guided solutions to challenges, such as natural-hazard risk reduction, sustainable land use and development, resilience to the impacts of climate change, and others.“
Dr. Pinter and his colleagues designed the technical session to accommodate professional geologists and geomorphologists who are presently working on problems relevant to public policy and society. Those interested in attending the GSA Cordilleran Meeting or who intend to submit abstracts relevant to the above topic or additional topics available for discussion should visit the GSA website. The abstract deadline is February 14, 2023.
119th GSA Annual Meeting of the Cordilleran Section
Reno, Nevada – May 17th-19th, 2023
Technical Program Co-chairs: Andrew Zuza, azuza@unr.edu; Mike Darin, mdarin@unr.edu
Abstract submittal fee:
GSA members: professionals: $30; students: $18.
Non-members: professionals: $60; students: $36.
CalGEO and AEG Sacramento are hosting a joint webinar on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. AEG Sacramento’s very own Treasurer – Chase White – will be presenting.
About this Webinar:
In this live webinar with Chase, CGS’ Senior Geotechnical Engineer & Engineering Geologist, you will hear a summary of provisions of the 2022 California Building Code applicable to public school and hospital projects along with a refresher on CGS Note 48 and requirements for projects submitted to CGS for review. All Net Proceeds Benefit Student Development Efforts by AEG and CalGeo.
Event Information:
Tuesday, November 15 | 9 am – Noon | Virtual
Early Bird Registration:
$25 for Professional
FREE for Full-Time Students
Interested parties can register for the webinar on the CalGEO website HERE.
AEG Sacramento 