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The Soltesz Rockville office held their 12th Annual Parking Lot BBQ this week, complete with an array of grilled food, potluck side dishes, and desserts. With much contribution and participation from employees, the Rockville picnic was a great success and enjoyed by everyone. Other Soltesz offices are sponsoring a Crab Fest and Pig Roast later this month for their local employees.The Annual Picnics are just one of the ways Soltesz shows appreciation to its employees, providing the opportunity for casual team building and enjoyment. Soltesz also hosts annual chili cook-offs, raffles to local sporting events, holiday parties, sponsored participation to local industry association events, and the annual company party.For more information on employee benefits and opportunities, contact Kris Pettit, Director of Human Resources, at kpettit@solteszco.com or 301.948.2750. Job postings are also available online at www.solteszco.com/careers.

To show appreciation and usher in the unofficial start of Fall, all Soltesz employees have been gifted custom embroidered messenger bags for their use and enjoyment. The bags were provided by the firm to all employees the Tuesday following Labor Day. Accompanying the bags was a quarterly company update, highlighting the firm’s robust project activity, employee news and accomplishments, and company-wide recognitions.Soltesz is looking forward to busy and robust Fall season and is highly appreciative of every employee’s contribution to the firm. The firm takes pride in its employees and takes initiatives throughout the year to encourage collaboration, teambuilding, professional development, and appreciation. In addition to the firm’s highly effective Employee Professional Development and Training Program, Soltesz sponsors annual picnics, holiday parties, raffles, and celebrations throughout the year.For more information about Soltesz’s employee initiatives or to inquire about current job openings, contact Kris Pettit, Director of Human Resources, at 301.948.2750 or kpettit@solteszco.com.

The annual Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Summer Conference was estimated to attract 2,000 participants this week at the Roland Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland. This year’s conference, “Cyber Solutions: Counties in the Digital Age,” focused on how county governments can address the newest technological trends, including telecommuting, e-commerce, and financial data security.With over 200 exhibitors and 20 educational sessions, the conference provided a strong opportunity for partnership-building and learning. Soltesz exhibited at the conference, meeting with county and state elected officials, local government representatives, legislatures, and industry colleagues. The conference provided the opportunity for Soltesz to showcase the firm’s work throughout the state, most notably with stormwater management design efforts in collaboration with local municipalities as well as large private development projects expected to serve as economic drivers to the region.Representing Soltesz at the conference were Jim Soltesz, PE, President & CEO; Tom Chicca, PE, Vice President & General Manager; and Phil Isaja, Senior Associate and Project Manager.Soltesz is a top engineering firm serving Maryland and the surrounding DC Metropolitan Region for over 35 years. The firm provides site and civil design, environmental sciences, landscape architecture, and surveying services from six offices throughout the region.

Soltesz was a proud exhibitor at the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Summer Conference at the Roland Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland.As noted by MACo, this year’s conference attracted nearly 2,000 participants, including county and state elected officials, local government professionals, legislators, and commercial representatives. The conference featured over 230 exhibitors and 25 educational sessions, providing strong opportunity for partnership-building and learning. The conference provided the opportunity for Soltesz to showcase the firm’s work throughout the state, most notably with stormwater management facilities and power grid cyber security facilities. Soltesz is uniquely qualified to address stormwater management and water quality treatment concerns for a multitude of clients. Throughout the firm’s presence at the conference, Soltesz team members reaffirmed existing connections with delegates and professional staff, while reaching out and sharing thoughts on potential future endeavors and working opportunities with both the public and private sectors.Representing Soltesz at the conference were Jim Soltesz, President & CEO, Tom Chicca, Vice President & General Manager, Ed Carroll, Vice President & Director of Environmental Engineering, and Sarah Taylor, Marketing Manager. Pictured above center: The Soltesz Team with Ike Leggett, MACO President and County Executive for Montgomery County.

In response to the dire needs of the victims of the devastating fire at the Flower Branch Apartments in Silver Spring last week, Soltesz and its employees have made a donation totaling over $500 to the relief efforts. Jim Soltesz, President & CEO, generously matched the total of all Soltesz employee monetary donations for this worthy cause. Combined contributions were donated on behalf of the Rockville and Corporate employees and Soltesz to Long Branch Fire, with 100% of the donations going to the victims.Many thanks to everyone at Soltesz for their voluntary donations and support.Soltesz is committed to supporting the local communities for which it serves. For more information about Soltesz’s philanthropic efforts within the local community, visit: http://solteszco.com/inside-soltesz/community-involvement.

Ken Dunn, Managing Manager of Soltesz’s Lanham office, provided remarks at the retirement dinner for Fern Piret, Director of Planning at the Prince George’s County Planning Department, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). Dr. Piret had a long and successful career with Prince George’s Council and worked with Soltesz on many projects throughout her 26-year tenure with the agency.Soltesz will miss Dr. Piret and her support, advice and guidance which we appreciated for many years.

Soltesz has expanded its staff to include a number of recent college graduates for engineering and landscape architecture roles. Soltesz’s Rockville office recently welcomed new employees with an introductory lunch at a local restaurant. Among those in attendance were: Nick Adams, EIT, Anthony Aquino, Emily Holmes, Phil Isaja, Summey Islam, Dan Pino PE, and Elvina Newton Tryer, representing both senior level and entry level staff. Soltesz prides itself on the continued professional growth and stability of its employees, offering opportunities for recognition, engagement, and training. Our commitment to excellence begins with hiring the best-in-class staff for a strong team dedicated to providing the highest quality service to our clients.For information about current employment opportunities, contact Kris Pettit, Director of Human Resources, at 301.948.2750 or kpettit@solteszco.com. Additional information is also available on Soltesz’s website: www.solteszco.com/careers.

Soltesz has been selected as the lead civil engineer for the new Leonardtown Library and Garvey Senior Activity Center, a highly anticipated project in St. Mary's County. The new library will replace the existing library built in the 1950s and will be built on the same site with the Garvey Senior Activity Center replacement facility. Jim Gotsch, PE is the Soltesz Project Manager in collaboration with Grimm + Parker Architects. The project is in the schematic design phase with a current building design of 48,000 SF and future expansion capability to 70,000 SF.For additional information, contact Jim Gotsch of Soltesz’s Leonardtown office at 301.769.3500 or jgotsch@solteszco.com. Additional information is also available through a designated Facebook site monitored by St. Mary’s County by clicking here.

After 18 months from the launch of Soltesz's 58-course continuing education certified training program, the firm recently passed the milestone of 1,000 participants through this program.Jim Soltesz, President & CEO, shared his support and enthusiasm for the program: "It is extremely gratifying and it’s absolutely wonderful to see all of our staff receive the highest training in all areas of our consulting practice fields, and to have 1,000 participants is truly a landmark in only 18 months of the program."In July of last year, the Maryland Board for Professional Engineers approved Soltesz as a provider of Continuing Professional Competency requirements for those holding their Professional Engineer license in the state of Maryland.

As part of Soltesz’s ongoing commitment to professional development for its employees, the firm recently sponsored a class titled “Speaking with Confidence.” Presented by Christine Clapp, the focus of the class was on building executive presence and developing impromptu speaking strategies, with the goal to provide tools and tips to ensure clarity and composure whenever expressing oneself.Christine Clapp is an author, speaker, consultant, and former professor whose workshops and consulting engagements have helped thousands of people craft memorable presentations and deliver them with confidence. The seminar hosted for Soltesz employees was no exception, delivering an interactive, dynamic, and resourceful platform to assist participants with public speaking techniques and strengthen their leadership qualities.The seminar received very positive feedback from Soltesz employees:“Well done and very useful. I would recommend it for everyone here. The techniques germane to both personal speaking and telephone conversations.”“This was the best seminar I have ever taken. Christine had just the right balance of presentation and hands on practice, and she was really easy to listen to and hear because of her skills.”Soltesz is a leading regional design firm providing civil engineering, environmental sciences, and surveying services. Training and professional development are a focal point of Soltesz’s efforts to continuously build employees’ skills both technically and personally, providing the best civil engineering services to clients throughout the Washington Metropolitan Region.For more information about Soltesz’s Professional Development initiatives and career opportunities, contact Kris Pettit, Director of Human Resources, at kpettit@solteszco.com. Information is also available online at www.solteszco.com/careers.