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Employee Spotlight – Mario Najera
My favorite aspect of the job is being able to be outside every day and getting to meet new people.
Employee Spotlight – Dale Schlotfeldt
I’ve been with PE Services for 10 and a half years and I do just about anything. I love seeing projects get completed. I also love being outside.
Mentorship in Action: Building Skills and Careers on the Job Site
In construction and engineering, passing knowledge from one generation to the next isn’t just valuable—it’s vital. Mentorship is the bridge that connects the experience of seasoned professionals with the fresh…
Employee Spotlight – Darlene Gorrill
I started working part time for PE Services two years ago. As communications manager, I help clients with strategic communication planning – identifying the who (audiences), the what (key messages and content), the when (timing), and the how (communications vehicles) – as well as writing and editing for reports, manuals, meeting summaries, planning documents, and other publications, for the web, and for social media.
Job Site Safety
Ensuring Safety in Civil Engineering Projects Safety is a paramount point of emphasis for all engineering projects due to the inherent risks associated with the construction activities. From planning to…
Employee Spotlight – Kevin Amundson
“Take your time, don’t be in a hurry to complete tasks. It’s always better to complete a task correctly the first time than to have to redo it or have someone else fix it. And ask questions. The only stupid question is the one you don’t ask.”
Why Teamwork is Important on Construction Projects (and in Life!)
Teamwork is crucial in both construction projects and life for several reasons. In construction, where complex tasks and tight deadlines are the norm, effective teamwork ensures that projects are completed efficiently and to a…
The Foundation of Reliable Construction: Clean and Calibrated Testing Equipment
In the realm of civil construction, precision is paramount. Whether you’re assessing concrete strength or ensuring level foundations, the tools you rely on can make or break your project’s success.…
Employee Spotlight – Jay Dennis
“I’ve been at PE Services for 13 years. Currently, I’m a senior engineer providing CAD and engineering support during construction for METRO Green Line Extension (also known as the Southwest light rail project, or SWLRT.)”
Employee Spotlight – Eric Johnson
“My favorite project was the Washington Avenue Bridge. I was on the Structures Team that worked on the design of that bridge, and then I was assigned to be the METC inspector as they put it together. It was interesting to see the drawings come to life.”