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Election took place on November 18, 2024

Our 2025 officers are:

President – Robert Gagliano

Robert Gagliano recently retired from BASF.  Rob was the Site Director of BASF Chattanooga. Rob holds a MBA and a BS in Mechanical Engineering, both from University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Rob was the president of American Society of Mechanical Engineers Chattanooga Section, he was the board chair of Chattanooga Regional Manufacturers Association and Tennessee Association of Manufacturers.  Rob is currently serving as the Vice President of Chattanooga Engineers Club.

Vice President – Aaron Willey

Aaron Willey is the Senior Program Manager for TVA's Transmission Interconnection, with focus and power generation and battery storage.  He was previously with EPB as a planning engineer.  He graduated from ETSU with BS in Industrial Engineering Technology and MS in Engineering Technology. Aaron served as a board member of Chattanooga Regional Manufacturers Association.  

General Description:

The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services (CIS) is recruiting a Solutions Consultant (IPS Public Service Professional 2) to serve the Tennessee Manufacturing Extension Program (TN MEP) in the Chattanooga and greater Southeastern Tennessee Area (Region 6), which stretches from McMinn and Polk counties in the Eastern side of the region to Grundy and Marion counties on the western side of the region. TN MEP provides consulting and training services to help manufacturers and communities grow, succeed, and create high quality jobs. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Solutions Consultant is responsible for CIS and TN MEP business development and economic outreach activities in the Southeast Tennessee area.  Key responsibilities include cultivating manufacturing customers; developing and managing customer projects; consistently engaging clients to ensure long-term success and positive economic impact of delivered services; developing partnerships with professional associations and economic development organizations; and conducting marketing outreach along with some administrative duties.

This position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or related discipline.

Please find more details HERE. 

Nomination committee consisting of three past presidents, Gabe Kurtz, Harry Hawkins, and Lulu Copeland announced the following:

Nomination for President – Robert Gagliano

Robert Gagliano recently retired from BASF.  Rob was the Site Director of BASF Chattanooga. Rob holds a MBA and a BS in Mechanical Engineering, both from University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Rob was the president of American Society of Mechanical Engineers Chattanooga Section, he was the board chair of Chattanooga Regional Manufacturers Association and Tennessee Association of Manufacturers.  Rob is currently serving as the Vice President of Chattanooga Engineers Club.

Nomination for Vice President – Aaron Willey

Aaron Willey is the Senior Program Manager for TVA's Transmission Interconnection, with focus and power generation and battery storage.  He was previously with EPB as a planning engineer.  He graduated from ETSU with BS in Industrial Engineering Technology and MS in Engineering Technology. Aaron served as a board member of Chattanooga Regional Manufacturers Association.  

The nomination committee will accept nominations up to the date of election.

UTC Advancement shared the list of scholarship recipients with Chattanooga Engineers Club.  An annual scholarship check was presented during the February E Week luncheon.

For 2023 - 2024 academic year, the recipients were Alvin Binoy, Sydney King, Alexis Haney, Sue Kim, Andrew Devries, Valerie Ring, Andrew Payne, Brady Moore, Isaac Wheeler, and Lance Rose.

UTC told us, scholarships change lives, create legacies, and shape future. Each scholarship can provide relief, and open doors for a student. For some, it allows them to participate in clubs and activities.  For others, it offers the needed support to prioritize classes to complete the degree.

We are thankful for the ability to support scholarship funds.  

Please consider contributing to the scholarship fund.

The Chattanooga Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is offering its fourth annual scholarship for rising 9-12th grade students in Chattanooga, TN to attend the design summer camp offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK). A minimum of two scholarships will be awarded for the 2024 Summer Design Camp 

UTK's 2024 Summer Design Camp will be held in person the week of July 14th – 20th

TN Valley Robotics (TNVR) will be hosting the 2024 Middle School Aerial Drone Championship on Thursday and Friday, May 16-17, at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga's MacLellan Gym.

TNVR is recruiting volunteers and will provide training.  Lunch will be provided for anyone working for at least half a day at the Championship.

The competition event will take place at the lower level in the gym.

In support of TNVR's STEM projects.  CEC will create an event for volunteer sign up.  The volunteer sign-up link is - 

 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FAAA822ABFFC52-47498190-volunteers#/

Two exciting career opportunities at Astec Industries, a leading company in the design and manufacturing of highway class pavers and material transfer vehicles. Astec is expanding its mechanical engineering team and seeking individuals with experience in machine design, metal fabrication, welding, or construction equipment.

Position 1: Mechanical Engineer - Highway Class Pavers 

Position 2: Mechanical Engineer - Material Transfer Vehicles

Key Requirements: - Strong background in machine design and development - Experience in metal fabrication and welding techniques - Knowledge of construction equipment and industry standards - Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team that is pushing the boundaries of innovation in the construction equipment industry, consider applying for these positions. 

To learn more and apply, please visit the job posting link.

Tennessee American Water Names Grady Stout as Vice President of Operations

Chattanooga, Tenn. (March 8, 2024) – Grady Stout has been named vice president of operations for Tennessee American Water. Stout succeeds Doug Wagner, who has been named American Water’s vice president of health and safety.  In this operations role, Stout will lead the Safety, Water Quality, Field Operations, Production, and Maintenance teams in Chattanooga and the Sequatchie Valley.

“Grady has proven himself as an effective leader throughout his career with American Water, where he has steadily been promoted to roles with increased responsibilities,” said Grant Evitts president of Tennessee American Water.  “In addition to a strong operational background, he has regulatory experience and a proven record of management and delivery of capital projects – all with a focus on customer service.”

Stout has been with American Water for over 11 years and most recently served as director of engineering where he efficiently managed a $35 million annual capital budget.  He also previously served as interim vice president of operations and led the state’s COVID-19 emergency response to assure the continuity of essential services to our customers.  

Stout is licensed as a Professional Engineer and chairs the Water Utility Committee for the KY/TN Section of the American Water Works Association.  He is a graduate of Tennessee Technological University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Stout and his family reside in Hamilton County.

Cleveland Utilities Authority, a municipal utility providing electric, water and wastewater services to the Cleveland, Tennessee/Bradley County area, is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Prepare work orders for new transmission lines, substations, and distribution lines as required.
• Prepare work orders to serve residential, commercial, and industrial loads.
• Write specifications for equipment and material when required and evaluate materials/equipment for purchase.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems, distribution system modeling and planning, and communication systems.
• Prepare and execute contracts with the customer as required to protect Cleveland Utilities investments.
• Secure easements as required for installation of Cleveland Utilities electrical facilities.
• Review customer plats to ensure proper easements and resolve any conflicts involving Cleveland Utilities electrical facilities.
• Prepare capital budget items in response to system studies and make recommendations for system improvements.
• Must be available for after-hours duties including standby supervisor for Electric Division.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering with a power or control systems specialization from an accredited college or university. Resumes will be accepted from any applicant completing their degree May 2024.
• Experience in the electric utility area is desirable, but not required.
• Thorough understanding of process control systems.
• Valid Tennessee driver’s license.

see ad and to apply, access here.

VW Chattanooga will host its first Girl Day during Engineers Week.

The event will take place on Saturday, February 22nd.

Girl Day will be open to female students ages 6-16. 

VW professionals (Women in Motion group) will lead students in 2 scheduled activities, design a Bot (which is an introduction to standard work activity) and a Hands-on Experience of building a robot with OSOYOO V2.1 Robot Smart Car Starter Kits.

The Girl Day registration link is now live

  https://bit.ly/able-girlday

If not VW employee, parents/teachers/students should use 0000 when registering in lieu of a VW Employee ID number.

Lunch will be provided.