Program: How Ameren is innovating by using drones and advanced technology to improve system reliability. This will be a luncheon meeting with 1.5 PDH’s, Speaker: James Pierce, MBA PMP GISP sUAS : : Supervisor - UAS Operations and Inspection Services
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EVENT
This event will feature an overview presentation of Ameren's Drones/Robotics developments and related programs. A tour of Ameren's Drone Lab will follow with a flight demonstration in the parking lot of the facility and a closer look at the Robotic Dog named Scooby.
JAMES’ BIO
James Pierce is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the utility industry, specializing in UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) Reality Capture, Digital Twin, Robotics, and Geospatial programs. Currently serving as the Lead of Innovation in UAS, Robotics and Inspections at Ameren, James leads a team of 20+ professionals, driving strategy, project management, and safety planning to deliver cutting-edge analytical products that enhance decision-making, cost efficiency, and operational excellence
Please join MSPE Western Chapter and KSPE Eastern Chapter for a January meeting and lunch at Manny's Mexican Restaurant!
Date:
Thursday, January 16th, 2025
Time:
11:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m. - Networking
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Luncheon/Presentation
Location:
Manny's Mexican Restaurant
207 Southwest Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64108
Cost and Menu:
$30 - Mucho Gusto Buffet
Beef taco, chicken flauta, tostada, served with lettuce, longhorn cheese and sour cream. Includes rice and beans.
Buffet comes with chip, sauce, soft beverage and Sopapilla chips.
Event Details:
The presentation topic will be the Buck O'Neil Bridge Project Review. 1 PDH will be awarded to attendees.
The Buck O’ Neil Bridge Design-Build project is the largest MoDOT job in the Kansas City area in over a decade. This $220 million project will transform how many modes of transportation will move through the northwest corner of the Downtown Loop. This presentation will cover the history of the area, some of the constraints and issue of the area before the project, how the winning team proposed to fix these items, and construction photos of the progress.
James Pflum, PE, Assoc. DBIA and Department Director for the Missouri Department of Transportation, joined the MoDOT after graduating from the Missouri University of Science and Technology in 2009 with a degree in Civil Engineering in 2009. During his time at MoDOT, James has worked on and managed many large projects, including the Manchester Design-Build Project, I-435/I-70 Partial Turbine Interchange, I-435 Missouri River Bridge Rehabilitation, and the Buck O Neil Bridge Design-Build Project. He is currently the Deputy Project Director on the Improve I-70 Kansas City Project.
Mucho Gusto Buffet - $30.00
Program: MODOT James Plumm - Director
Buck O'Neil Bridge Presentation
MSPE's 2025 Capitol Day will be held as part of the Engineer's Day at the Capitol with ACEC Missouri, APWA and ASCE on February 5, 2025. This provides an opportunity to bring an even larger group of engineers to the capitol and represent our profession.
There is no charge to attend this event but ask for you to pre-register.
Registration Now Open!
Please click HERE for the registration portal, agenda and other details.
Registration is now open!
6 PDHs available
Agenda and Registration details to come!
Join us at the MSPE St. Louis Chapter Engineer's Week Awards Banquet, held at the Schlafly Tap Room.
As the Missouri Legislature takes its spring break, it’s the perfect time for MSPE members to evaluate the first half of the legislative session and discuss the proposals that can impact the profession. This session will cover key legislative developments, industry advocacy efforts, and a look ahead to the critical work remaining in the second half of the session.
Attendees will gain 1 PDH.
Speaker: Marsia "Marsie" Geldbert-Murphey
LEAP Award Presentations to UMKC Faculty and Students
Presentation by UMKC Faculty
Speaker: Marie Collins
Speaker: Breck Washam
Registration opens April 1, 2025.
https://www.nspecon.org/
Office: 573-636-4861Fax: 573-636-5475308 E. High St., Ste 100Jefferson City, MO 65101
