AE2S & BEYOND

Scott Schaefer, PE, Recognized for National COVID-19 Contributions

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The Water Environment Federation (WEF) has recognized Scott Schaefer, AE2S Wastewater Practice Leader, for his contributions to public health during the coronavirus pandemic. Schaefer has coauthored several WEF guides and participated in webcasts over the past few months alongside other prominent wastewater industry leaders. The materials include: • Water Professionals Guide to COVID-19 • Wastewater […]

How to Maintain Utility Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, has drastically affected life around the world. One sector that has not received much media attention thus far is how utilities are maintaining operations during this public health crisis. It is critical that water sector professionals stay informed of the latest information to protect workers and each community’s health. Scott Schaefer, […]

AE2S Announces Infrastructure Management Services & Municipal Planning Services

AE2S is expanding its services to include Infrastructure Management and Municipal Planning to provide more comprehensive planning services that complement the engineering firm’s traditional drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services. The addition of Municipal Planning Services aligns the Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Asset Management, and Financial services under one umbrella. Jacob Strombeck, PE, leads the […]

Employee Spotlight: Damon Chmela, PE, Electrical / I&C Division Manager

This quarter’s employee spotlight is focused on an AE2S staff member who is a licensed Professional Engineer in nearly 30% of the U.S. – a whopping 14 states! Damon Chmela is based out of the Sioux Falls, SD AE2S office and serves as the Electrical and Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Division Manager. His consonant-filled last […]

Charlie Vein Receives Friend of Rural Water Award

The North Dakota Rural Water Systems Association (NDRWSA) recently awarded one of its highest honors, the Friend of Rural Water Award, to Charlie Vein. Vein is President and cofounder of AE2S. The Friend of Rural Water Award is given to “someone who provides outstanding service and exceptional contributions to further the goals of rural water […]