Staff News: Senior Advancements
Ben Pressman, Marika Selzler Williams, and Madison Kaley have recently been promoted to senior level positions.
Marika Selzler williams | Senior energy analyst
Marika Selzler Williams, EIT, CEM, ENV SP was named Senior Energy Analyst in the Energy and Sustainability Services department. In this role, Marika is responsible for performing engineering and financial analysis on building systems to determine options for improving energy performance through operational management, high efficiency retrofits, and addition of renewable energy supply.
Marika holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. She also holds many technical certifications and additional credentials including Envision Sustainable Professional (ENV SP), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), and she is a qualified tune up specialist for the City of Philadelphia’s Building Energy Performance Program.
Marika’s primary responsibilities include utility analysis and benchmarking, energy audits, building operational assessments and tune-ups, solar feasibility studies, energy modeling, strategic energy planning, energy education programs, rebate and grant support, HVAC assessment and design support, and project management.
ben pressman, pe | senior mechanical engineer
Ben Pressman, PE has been named Senior Mechanical Engineer in the Energy and Sustainability Services department. Ben has over 11 years of experience in mechanical engineering. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree and Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer as well as a qualified tune-up specialist for the City of Philadelphia’s Building Energy Performance Program.
Ben’s responsibilities include development and project management of building energy assessments, hourly energy simulations for schematic design as well as accreditation programs such as LEED and NJCEP’s Pay for Performance, and mechanical design and implementation of energy efficient renovations to commercial and municipal buildings.
He has a deep understanding of building modeling software and methodology, energy auditing techniques, and HVAC system operation and design. He also has experience developing strategic sustainability plans for both municipalities and commercial clients, especially concerning long-term renovation strategies to building mechanical systems that support sustainability goals such as renewable energy and fossil fuel reduction.
Madison kaley | senior marketing specialist
Madison Kaley has been named Senior Marketing Specialist in the Marketing and Human Resources team. In this role, Madison is responsible for facilitating the firm’s brand strategy and overall strategic goals as they relate to both external and internal communications as well as employee and client engagement.
Madison’s primary responsibilities include designing communications and engagement initiatives that achieve strategic marketing and business targets. As well as establishing brand and community presence consistently across multi-disciplinary marketplaces and championing company culture and client experience initiatives from design to execution.
Madison has more than 7 years of experience in communications, marketing and program development and coordination. She graduated from Alvernia University with a bachelor’s degree in communications, followed by graduate-level additional education and certification.
Overview: The PA Department of Community & Economic Develpment(DCED), through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), is now accepting applications for its Statewide Local Share Account (LSA) funded by gaming revenue under Act 71 to support projects in the public interest within the Commonwealth of PA.
Twenty years after the founding of Practical Energy Solutions, the expertise behind that work continues within Spotts, Stevens and McCoy. As energy systems grow more complex and infrastructure continues to age, organizations need practical, performance-driven solutions. Our integrated team helps clients navigate evolving energy challenges while improving facility performance, efficiency, and long-term resilience.
Spotts, Stevens and McCoy (SSM) has announced a series of leadership promotions and an enhanced organizational structure designed to strengthen collaboration, elevate technical and operational excellence, and position the firm for long-term growth.
Overview: The PA Department of Community & Economic Develpment(DCED), through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), is now accepting applications for its Statewide Local Share Account (LSA) funded by gaming revenue under Act 71 to support projects in the public interest within the Commonwealth of PA.
Spotts, Stevens and McCoy is pleased to announce the promotion of Benjamin Pressman, PE, to the role of Senior Technical Engineer within the Energy Services department. With 16 years of experience in mechanical and energy engineering, Ben brings a wealth of technical expertise and leadership to this position. In this role, he will be responsible for leading complex project design efforts, ensuring technical quality across deliverables, and mentoring junior staff.
The longest day of the year means more sunlight—and more power!
Find out how the summer solstice supercharges solar energy, why it’s the future of clean power, and how you can benefit today. Don’t miss the bright side of solar!
Rising electricity costs across the PJM region are creating financial pressure for commercial and municipal energy users, with a major price surge expected starting June 1, 2025. Understanding the drivers and preparing with smart energy strategies now is critical to managing future costs and avoiding budget shocks.
Microgrids are becoming increasingly more popular and important when it comes to supplying power.
Microgrids are local power grids that operate independently from the main (usually larger) power grid. They are integrated energy systems consisting of interconnected loads and distributed energy resources (DERs). They can operate as a singular entity or work in tandem with a grid, generating and storing their energy by way of renewable sources such as wind turbines, solar panels, batteries, and water.
With arc flashes being one of the most dangerous events in electrical systems, it’s important to know what you can do to prevent them from happening. The workplace is meant to be a safe environment. Arc flash assessments, which identify hazards and calculate risks, are the key to this safety. An arc flash assessment is conducted to determine the arc flash boundary. In turn, this boundary determines the PPE category needed to keep a worker safe when dealing with electrical hazards to reduce the risk of injury in case of an arc flash or shock. There are four categories of PPE. The farther from the electrical hazard you can be to sustain second-degree burns, the higher PPE category must be selected. The selected PPE must meet or exceed the potential incident energy level determined by the assessment.
A new round of funding for the PA Small Water and Sewer Program is open for applications through April 30, 2025, to assist with the construction, improvement, expansion, rehabilitation, or repair of water supply systems, sanitary sewer systems, and stormwater systems projects. The SSM team has acquired nearly $3,000,000 in the last few years in project funding from this exact loan distribution. We’re well-versed in assisting our clients with acquiring grant funds for their projects.
If you are a commercial building owner in the City of Philadelphia, you may be required to comply with a recent regulation called the Building Energy Performance Program (§9-3404Building Energy Performance Policy). This ordinance mandates that owners of buildings larger than 50,000 square feet complete a “Building Tune-Up” every five years. The deadline for compliance has passed. If you have not yet addressed this requirement, now is the time to act! Non-compliance may result in violation notices and monthly fines from the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I).
Marika Selzler, EIT, ENV SP, CEM has been promoted to the role of Department Manager. Marika has been a part of the Energy team since 2021, most recently as a Senior Energy Analyst. As the Department Manager, Marika will be responsible for daily operations of the Energy and Sustainability department and execution of the department’s strategic assignments.
Celebrating Zero Emissions Day: a day focused on encouraging the reduction of the use of fossil fuels in daily life and promoting the use of renewable energy.
Daniel McBrien, CEM has been approved as a Tune-Up Specialist by the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability.
The PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to support projects in the public interest within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Applications will be received from September 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024.
Spotts, Stevens and McCoy, a family-owned and managed, regional engineering firm based in Reading, PA welcomes Daniel McBrien, CEM and Brooklyne Wiley to the team.
If you currently have coverage under PAG-02 General Permit, your permit coverage for discharge of stormwater associated with construction activities will expire on December 7, 2024.
SSM's Energy and Sustainability Services Department (Practical Energy Solutions) helped lead a second, successful application to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Renew America’s Schools Prize and Grant Program.
Whether you’re adding a new building, expanding an existing footprint, changing the use of the facility or increasing the amount of impervious surface on your site, you may need a Land Development plan. Regardless of size, projects with some level of earth disturbance may require a site plan with a minimum set of requirements to move forward.
National Water Quality Month is dedicated to making the most of what little freshwater we have available. We must protect and repair our waterways because healthy water is essential for our health, agriculture and environment.
At SSM we are dedicated to protecting, developing, and managing water resources for future generations.
Take the challenge and join in on Plastic Free July!
Plastic Free July was founded in 2011 by Rebecca Prince-Ruiz to help reduce the amount of plastic waste we consume. The month is dedicated to encouraging people to discover alternatives to single-use plastics and to reexamine the major role plastic takes in their everyday lives.
The PA Department. of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) launched a new program to help local governments develop and implement energy efficiency upgrades for their buildings. The Municipal Opportunities for Retrofits and Energy Efficiency (MORE) program offers grants to $50,000 each and loans to PA municipalities and municipal authorities that are ineligible for direct EECBG allocations. Applications are open now, and awards are first come, first served.
Sydney Jernigan, EIT has been named Senior Graduate Engineer, Process Engineering and Design.
Becoming plastic free or lessening your consumption of plastic can positively impact the environment greatly. Plastic Free July gives participants the tools they need to change their habits and the resources to stop and think about how individuals can make an impact for the better and reduce their reliance on plastic.
As we celebrate the first days of summer, it's the perfect time to explore how solar power can benefit our world.
Developed a plan to achieve The Green Team of Radnor Township’s Ready for 100 commitments to transition township-wide to 100% clean energy for electricity by 2030 and for heat and transportation by 2050.
In addition, we provided engineering services to the Township for three main facilities in a feasibility study to identify the potential financial impact and set priorities for moving into design and implementation of improvements in accordance with the Township’s Ready for 100 goals, pursuant to the Renewable Energy and Conservation Plan.
Spotts, Stevens and McCoy (SSM) a family-owned, regional engineering, environmental and surveying firm announces that Jason Newhard, CCM was elected as the Vice Chair of PA Section AWWA at the Annual PA-AWWA conference in May.
SSM assists many of our clients to prepare their annual Consumer Confidence Report. The CCR is a general overview of the water quality delivered by community water systems to their customers. Here’s what you should know about it.
Our team provided modeling of deep energy upgrades for the Penn Wood High School Cypress Street campus, prepared the application and all supporting documents, and managed the post-award grant negotiations to secure more than $7.2 million for the District.
Evo Andreatti earns GISP Certification
Evo Andreatti, GISP has earned his Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) certification through the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI).
Evo Andreatti, gisp | senior gis analyst
Evo Andreatti, GISP has earned his Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) certification through the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI).
A GISP is a designation awarded to a certified geographic information systems (GIS) professional that provides a professional distinction in the GIS profession. Individuals qualifying for the certification must have at least 4 years of professional experience, meet the requirements of the Portfolio Review process, and pass the GISCI Core Technical exam in order to be awarded the GISP Certification.
Andreatti, a member of the Environmental Divison at SSM, has 17 years of experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). He is responsible for maintenance, development, and research of data sources for inclusion into the GIS system. He is experienced in creating, modifying, and designing GIS data sets, as well as developing ArcGIS Online/Portal applications for use with desktop computers and iPads.
Andreatti has excelling knowledge, skills, and abilities in cartography, visualization, data management, and needs assessments. His county and municipal experience spans several sectors including public safety, human services, municipal support, planning, and law enforcement. He also holds skills in regulatory filings and reporting, water quality, engineering, and construction support.
Andreatti is a Millersville University graduate of Applied Geography. And, he holds a Pennsylvania State University Certificate in Geographic Information Systems. His professional affiliations include the PA GIS Conference Committee Member.
Overview: The PA Department of Community & Economic Develpment(DCED), through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), is now accepting applications for its Statewide Local Share Account (LSA) funded by gaming revenue under Act 71 to support projects in the public interest within the Commonwealth of PA.
Twenty years after the founding of Practical Energy Solutions, the expertise behind that work continues within Spotts, Stevens and McCoy. As energy systems grow more complex and infrastructure continues to age, organizations need practical, performance-driven solutions. Our integrated team helps clients navigate evolving energy challenges while improving facility performance, efficiency, and long-term resilience.
Spotts, Stevens and McCoy (SSM) has announced a series of leadership promotions and an enhanced organizational structure designed to strengthen collaboration, elevate technical and operational excellence, and position the firm for long-term growth.
Discussion Topics:
What is Source Water Protection?
Where to find protection zone information
Concerns with potential contamination issues and follow-up information
Managing Risks
Resources for education of customers and residents
Overview: The PA Department of Community & Economic Develpment(DCED), through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), is now accepting applications for its Statewide Local Share Account (LSA) funded by gaming revenue under Act 71 to support projects in the public interest within the Commonwealth of PA.
Spotts, Stevens and McCoy is pleased to announce the promotion of Benjamin Pressman, PE, to the role of Senior Technical Engineer within the Energy Services department. With 16 years of experience in mechanical and energy engineering, Ben brings a wealth of technical expertise and leadership to this position. In this role, he will be responsible for leading complex project design efforts, ensuring technical quality across deliverables, and mentoring junior staff.
The longest day of the year means more sunlight—and more power!
Find out how the summer solstice supercharges solar energy, why it’s the future of clean power, and how you can benefit today. Don’t miss the bright side of solar!
Rising electricity costs across the PJM region are creating financial pressure for commercial and municipal energy users, with a major price surge expected starting June 1, 2025. Understanding the drivers and preparing with smart energy strategies now is critical to managing future costs and avoiding budget shocks.
Microgrids are becoming increasingly more popular and important when it comes to supplying power.
Microgrids are local power grids that operate independently from the main (usually larger) power grid. They are integrated energy systems consisting of interconnected loads and distributed energy resources (DERs). They can operate as a singular entity or work in tandem with a grid, generating and storing their energy by way of renewable sources such as wind turbines, solar panels, batteries, and water.
With arc flashes being one of the most dangerous events in electrical systems, it’s important to know what you can do to prevent them from happening. The workplace is meant to be a safe environment. Arc flash assessments, which identify hazards and calculate risks, are the key to this safety. An arc flash assessment is conducted to determine the arc flash boundary. In turn, this boundary determines the PPE category needed to keep a worker safe when dealing with electrical hazards to reduce the risk of injury in case of an arc flash or shock. There are four categories of PPE. The farther from the electrical hazard you can be to sustain second-degree burns, the higher PPE category must be selected. The selected PPE must meet or exceed the potential incident energy level determined by the assessment.
A new round of funding for the PA Small Water and Sewer Program is open for applications through April 30, 2025, to assist with the construction, improvement, expansion, rehabilitation, or repair of water supply systems, sanitary sewer systems, and stormwater systems projects. The SSM team has acquired nearly $3,000,000 in the last few years in project funding from this exact loan distribution. We’re well-versed in assisting our clients with acquiring grant funds for their projects.
If you are a commercial building owner in the City of Philadelphia, you may be required to comply with a recent regulation called the Building Energy Performance Program (§9-3404Building Energy Performance Policy). This ordinance mandates that owners of buildings larger than 50,000 square feet complete a “Building Tune-Up” every five years. The deadline for compliance has passed. If you have not yet addressed this requirement, now is the time to act! Non-compliance may result in violation notices and monthly fines from the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I).
Marika Selzler, EIT, ENV SP, CEM has been promoted to the role of Department Manager. Marika has been a part of the Energy team since 2021, most recently as a Senior Energy Analyst. As the Department Manager, Marika will be responsible for daily operations of the Energy and Sustainability department and execution of the department’s strategic assignments.
Celebrating Zero Emissions Day: a day focused on encouraging the reduction of the use of fossil fuels in daily life and promoting the use of renewable energy.
Daniel McBrien, CEM has been approved as a Tune-Up Specialist by the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability.
The PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to support projects in the public interest within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Applications will be received from September 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024.
Spotts, Stevens and McCoy, a family-owned and managed, regional engineering firm based in Reading, PA welcomes Daniel McBrien, CEM and Brooklyne Wiley to the team.
If you currently have coverage under PAG-02 General Permit, your permit coverage for discharge of stormwater associated with construction activities will expire on December 7, 2024.
SSM's Energy and Sustainability Services Department (Practical Energy Solutions) helped lead a second, successful application to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Renew America’s Schools Prize and Grant Program.
Whether you’re adding a new building, expanding an existing footprint, changing the use of the facility or increasing the amount of impervious surface on your site, you may need a Land Development plan. Regardless of size, projects with some level of earth disturbance may require a site plan with a minimum set of requirements to move forward.
National Water Quality Month is dedicated to making the most of what little freshwater we have available. We must protect and repair our waterways because healthy water is essential for our health, agriculture and environment.
At SSM we are dedicated to protecting, developing, and managing water resources for future generations.
Take the challenge and join in on Plastic Free July!
Plastic Free July was founded in 2011 by Rebecca Prince-Ruiz to help reduce the amount of plastic waste we consume. The month is dedicated to encouraging people to discover alternatives to single-use plastics and to reexamine the major role plastic takes in their everyday lives.
The PA Department. of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) launched a new program to help local governments develop and implement energy efficiency upgrades for their buildings. The Municipal Opportunities for Retrofits and Energy Efficiency (MORE) program offers grants to $50,000 each and loans to PA municipalities and municipal authorities that are ineligible for direct EECBG allocations. Applications are open now, and awards are first come, first served.
Sydney Jernigan, EIT has been named Senior Graduate Engineer, Process Engineering and Design.
Becoming plastic free or lessening your consumption of plastic can positively impact the environment greatly. Plastic Free July gives participants the tools they need to change their habits and the resources to stop and think about how individuals can make an impact for the better and reduce their reliance on plastic.
As we celebrate the first days of summer, it's the perfect time to explore how solar power can benefit our world.
Developed a plan to achieve The Green Team of Radnor Township’s Ready for 100 commitments to transition township-wide to 100% clean energy for electricity by 2030 and for heat and transportation by 2050.
In addition, we provided engineering services to the Township for three main facilities in a feasibility study to identify the potential financial impact and set priorities for moving into design and implementation of improvements in accordance with the Township’s Ready for 100 goals, pursuant to the Renewable Energy and Conservation Plan.
Spotts, Stevens and McCoy (SSM) a family-owned, regional engineering, environmental and surveying firm announces that Jason Newhard, CCM was elected as the Vice Chair of PA Section AWWA at the Annual PA-AWWA conference in May.
SSM assists many of our clients to prepare their annual Consumer Confidence Report. The CCR is a general overview of the water quality delivered by community water systems to their customers. Here’s what you should know about it.
Our team provided modeling of deep energy upgrades for the Penn Wood High School Cypress Street campus, prepared the application and all supporting documents, and managed the post-award grant negotiations to secure more than $7.2 million for the District.
Welcome Aboard Six New Team Members
Spotts, Stevens and McCoy is proud to share the news of six new team members joining the firm. These team members joined us between January 2023 through March of 2023.
Spotts, Stevens and McCoy is proud to share the news of six new team members joining the firm. These team members joined us between January 2023 through March of 2023. Our firm continues to be recruiting for several open positions across our divisions. Be sure to visit our Join Us page for more information about working for SSM.
Meet our New Team Members:
Zane Britton | Survey Crew Chief
Zane joins the boomerang club at SSM, and we are thrilled to welcome him back to the team! Zane has assumed the role of Survey Crew Chief, performing all aspects of site and boundary reconnaissance, construction stakeout, and boundary, topographic, roadway and as-built surveys, as well as ultimately turning that field data into AutoCAD drawings.
Zane joins us with an A.S. in both Surveying Technology as well as Civil Engineering Technology from Pennsylvania College of Technology. He thrives in challenging environments, and loves to overcome an obstacle or make sense of a difficult project. His working strengths also include teamwork, adaptability, and challenge stamina.
Mitchell Peters, EIT | Senior Graduate Engineer | Mechanical Engineering
Mitchell is our newest Senior Graduate Engineer in the Mechanical Engineering Department! This role includes working with the Mechanical Engineering team as well as the overall Facilities team in the preparation of plans and designs as well as interpretation of engineering specifications.
Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering with a Mechnical focus from The Pennsylvania State University. He comes to SSM with 12 years of HVAC system design experience including projects for a variety of markets: education/k12, government, federal, commercial, corporate, and healthcare.
Jason Coyle, LO | Senior Operations Specialist | Process Engineering and Design
We’re excited to welcome Jason Coyle to our team of professionals working the Water and Wastewater space. Jason brings over 20 years of industry experience to the firm. His experience includes operations and maintenance of municipal wastewater treatment facilities and sanitary sewer collection systems, including NPDES permitting renewals, infiltration/inflow identification and remediation, regulatory compliance, and process control and hazardous waste management and transportation of biosolids.
Jason is a licensed Wastewater System Operator, Class A, E (subclass 1,2,3,4). And he is an active member of several industry trade associations.
Lila Rockey | Energy Specialist
Lila joins our Energy and Sustainability team as an Energy Specialist, performing hand-on data gathering and analysis, and supporting project completion alongside our Energy Analyst(s) and Project Manager(s).
Lila holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Resource Management with a Minor in Environmental Engineering. She has a background in Environmental Science including experience with site assessments, project research, permit and regulatory compliance, as well as environmental impacts.
Margaret Cavalier | Senior Designer | Electrical Engineering
Margaret is an experienced Senior Electrical Designer, joining our Facilities team! Her role includes producing engineering drawings from design information provided by engineers and/or architects. Margaret utilizes computer-assisted drafting systems (AutoCAD and Civil 3D) to communicate engineering ideas. This can include preparing and reviewing drawings, performing design tasks, or preparing portions of project documents. It also includes working both independently and collaboratively on the planning, design, and/or research of engineering projects as well as project management of necessary projects.
Margaret has 20 years of experience in the drafting and design space, almost all of which is focused in electrical design. We’re so excited for the skill and expertise she will bring our clients.
Amber Keller | Project Coordinator
Amber is joining our West Chester office as Project Coordinator. The Project Coordinator position performs diversified duties for SSM’s technical staff and management including billing, project research, preparing and finalizing reports, tracking deadlines, and more. Amber will be responsible for performing administrative functions, coordinating projects, and developing relationships with key internal and external clients.
Amber comes to us with great experience managing administrative functions and handling business operations. She is an achiever, taking great pride in working hard and getting the job done! Her working strengths also include building relationships, maximizing productivity and a strong desire to learn and achieve!
Founded by NSPE in 1951, Engineers Week is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers. This week is a time for everyone to celebrate and recognize the people who create today’s awe-inspiring wonders like cloud-busting skyscrapers and human travel to Mars. And a great opportunity to reflect on how very different our lives would be without daily marvels like clean drinking water, computers and cars.
Reflecting on our History . . . from 1932 when it all began to 2017 as we reach new heights . . .
We welcome Agustin Conesa, PE, BCEE as a Senior Water and Wastewater Engineer. Mr. Conesa will be a key component in the firm’s water, wastewater and industrial process engineering and design efforts and will provide quality control/quality assurance oversight on all project initiatives. He has more than 25 years of experience in the manufacturing industry and water/wastewater consulting engineering market.
Every day brings a heightened sense that there is a crispness in the air reminding us that another messy, wet, and sometimes brutal winter is just around the corner. Without much warning, temperatures, wind and heavy snow can bring about catastrophic damage in the form of collapsed roofs, ruptured pipes and even flooding.
Fire protection systems are essential to the safety of your employees and protection of your property. But more than that, these systems are essential in helping you to manage the risks associated with business continuity. Imagine the impact on your business or organization if a key production line were to go off-line for an extended period of time, if the runoff from a fire event were to cause an environmental impact, or if the assets in your building (from equipment to historical artefacts) were to be destroyed.
Our Surveying and Data Capture Department is pleased to welcome Matthew Smith as a Survey Crew Chief.
SE AWWA - Chemical Safety session provides participants with recommendations on conducting Safety Planning and Hazard Communication activities.
Our Surveying and Data Capture Department is pleased to announce that Steve Smith has been promoted to Director, Surveying and Data Capture; Sam Zook, PLS, Senior Survey Crew Chief has earned his license as a Professional Land Surveyor; and Thomas Rowe, PLS has been named Chief Surveyor.
Even if you’re not heading back into the classroom this month, the back-to-school season is a great time to refresh and get back to the fundamentals.
We use water everyday in a variety of ways: drinking, washing, swimming, fishing, eating from it, and traveling.
Parks and recreation spaces have traditionally provided visitors with an opportunity for relaxation and recharge. They are a great spot for walking your dog, tossing the Frisbee, or enjoying a picnic with friends. Today’s spaces are equipped with walking trails, seating areas, fitness stations, privacy nooks, WIFI access and power blocks, and programming.
At SSM we provide a variety of industrial hygiene and indoor air quality services that will identify and allow corrective efforts for industrial air quality problems to assure the highest level of air quality in your working environment.
Real-world water/wastewater system examples that use online GIS applications to transform infrastructure data into an easy-to-use operations asset management system.
Overview of the timeline, regulatory requirements, construction and operation of the the Water Treatment Plant.
The PA Senate confirmed the nomination to continue serving on the State Board of Landscape Architects.
Be it road closures, boil water advisories, or utility repairs, public notifications play a vital role in municipal government. Many municipalities have adopted web-based notifications as a way to broadcast information to its citizens.
The headquarters of Spotts, Stevens and McCoy at 1047 North Park Road in Wyomissing, is expected to be the new home of the First Presbyterian Church in Reading. The church, founded in 1814, plans to lease space to SSM after purchasing the building from the consulting firm.
“Thy fate is the common fate of all; into each life some rain must fall.”
-- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Filtration Operations and Optimization
Treating your Water/Wastewater Operation Like a Business
Whether your organization owns, leases, or manufactures space shuttles, IT equipment, fleet vehicles, biological samples, or spare parts, good asset management practices not only provide value but are essential to running a successful business.
Being the shortest month in the year, February serves as a great reminder to us to take a moment to look around and focus our attention on the little things that make a big impact in our lives.
Our water/wastewater engineers can help remedy even your largest sewer problems and nuisances!
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is offering grants up to $200,000 to local entities in the Chesapeake Bay watershed for stormwater management projects that implement best management practices (BMP) to reduce the amount of nutrients and sediment pollution in local waterways.
New Year’s is the perfect time of year to reflect on areas where you’d like to see a change in your organization and to take steps to achieve those improvements.
Marika Selzler Wiliams named 2023 VISTA Millennial Superstar
Marika Selzler Williams was named a 2023 VISTA Millennial Superstar, an initiative presented by Penn State Great Valley through VISTA.Today.
Marika selzler williams, eit, env sp, cem
Marika Selzler Williams was named a 2023 VISTA Millennial Superstar, an initiative presented by Penn State Great Valley through VISTA.Today. The initiative identifies and honor 40 of Chester County’s most dynamic business and professional leaders, under the age of 40, who are shaping the county’s future.
What is a VISTA Millennial Superstar? It’s a young professional who is breaking down walls, shattering expectations, and doing a remarkable work in his or her profession or community. Superstars are selected through a nomination and evaluation process and then announced and highlighted through February and March. The initiative culminates in an annual awards reception and celebration in Chester County.
Marika is an Energy Analyst at Spotts, Stevens and McCoy with more than 6 years of experience in energy engineering. Of that experience includes energy benchmarking, load profiling, and long-term trend analysis of commercial facilities, industrial plants, and vehicle fleets; BAS-based continuous commissioning and Analytics-as-a-Service of commercial buildings; calculating and evaluating emissions of existing systems, buildings, campuses, and fleets, and improvements from conservation, efficiency, and fuel-switching projects; supervising preparation of energy audits and reports.
Marika’s professional affiliations include the Society of Women Engineers, Assocation of Energy Engineers, Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure, and Design-Build Institute of America. In addition to her engineering credentials, she is a certified Envision Sustainable Professional, Certified Energy Manager, and Qualified Tune-Up Specialist for the City of Philadelphia.
For more information about the 2023 Class of VISTA Millennial Superstars: Click Here
Founded by NSPE in 1951, Engineers Week is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers. This week is a time for everyone to celebrate and recognize the people who create today’s awe-inspiring wonders like cloud-busting skyscrapers and human travel to Mars. And a great opportunity to reflect on how very different our lives would be without daily marvels like clean drinking water, computers and cars.
Reflecting on our History . . . from 1932 when it all began to 2017 as we reach new heights . . .
We welcome Agustin Conesa, PE, BCEE as a Senior Water and Wastewater Engineer. Mr. Conesa will be a key component in the firm’s water, wastewater and industrial process engineering and design efforts and will provide quality control/quality assurance oversight on all project initiatives. He has more than 25 years of experience in the manufacturing industry and water/wastewater consulting engineering market.
Every day brings a heightened sense that there is a crispness in the air reminding us that another messy, wet, and sometimes brutal winter is just around the corner. Without much warning, temperatures, wind and heavy snow can bring about catastrophic damage in the form of collapsed roofs, ruptured pipes and even flooding.
Fire protection systems are essential to the safety of your employees and protection of your property. But more than that, these systems are essential in helping you to manage the risks associated with business continuity. Imagine the impact on your business or organization if a key production line were to go off-line for an extended period of time, if the runoff from a fire event were to cause an environmental impact, or if the assets in your building (from equipment to historical artefacts) were to be destroyed.
Our Surveying and Data Capture Department is pleased to welcome Matthew Smith as a Survey Crew Chief.
SE AWWA - Chemical Safety session provides participants with recommendations on conducting Safety Planning and Hazard Communication activities.
Our Surveying and Data Capture Department is pleased to announce that Steve Smith has been promoted to Director, Surveying and Data Capture; Sam Zook, PLS, Senior Survey Crew Chief has earned his license as a Professional Land Surveyor; and Thomas Rowe, PLS has been named Chief Surveyor.
Even if you’re not heading back into the classroom this month, the back-to-school season is a great time to refresh and get back to the fundamentals.
We use water everyday in a variety of ways: drinking, washing, swimming, fishing, eating from it, and traveling.
Parks and recreation spaces have traditionally provided visitors with an opportunity for relaxation and recharge. They are a great spot for walking your dog, tossing the Frisbee, or enjoying a picnic with friends. Today’s spaces are equipped with walking trails, seating areas, fitness stations, privacy nooks, WIFI access and power blocks, and programming.
At SSM we provide a variety of industrial hygiene and indoor air quality services that will identify and allow corrective efforts for industrial air quality problems to assure the highest level of air quality in your working environment.
Real-world water/wastewater system examples that use online GIS applications to transform infrastructure data into an easy-to-use operations asset management system.
Overview of the timeline, regulatory requirements, construction and operation of the the Water Treatment Plant.
The PA Senate confirmed the nomination to continue serving on the State Board of Landscape Architects.
Be it road closures, boil water advisories, or utility repairs, public notifications play a vital role in municipal government. Many municipalities have adopted web-based notifications as a way to broadcast information to its citizens.
The headquarters of Spotts, Stevens and McCoy at 1047 North Park Road in Wyomissing, is expected to be the new home of the First Presbyterian Church in Reading. The church, founded in 1814, plans to lease space to SSM after purchasing the building from the consulting firm.
“Thy fate is the common fate of all; into each life some rain must fall.”
-- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Filtration Operations and Optimization
Treating your Water/Wastewater Operation Like a Business
Whether your organization owns, leases, or manufactures space shuttles, IT equipment, fleet vehicles, biological samples, or spare parts, good asset management practices not only provide value but are essential to running a successful business.
Being the shortest month in the year, February serves as a great reminder to us to take a moment to look around and focus our attention on the little things that make a big impact in our lives.
Our water/wastewater engineers can help remedy even your largest sewer problems and nuisances!
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is offering grants up to $200,000 to local entities in the Chesapeake Bay watershed for stormwater management projects that implement best management practices (BMP) to reduce the amount of nutrients and sediment pollution in local waterways.
New Year’s is the perfect time of year to reflect on areas where you’d like to see a change in your organization and to take steps to achieve those improvements.
Josh James earns Professional Engineers License
Josh James, PE has earned his Professional Engineers license in Pennsylvania.
josh james, PE | Senior graduate engineer
Josh James, PE has earned his Professional Engineers license in Pennsylvania.
James is an Engineer in the Process Engineering and Design department at Spotts, Stevens and McCoy (SSM). He is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in Environmental Systems Engineering.
James has been an employee of SSM’s for more than five years. His responsibilities include water and wastewater design, design specifications, pump engineering cost opinions, Act 537 Planning, data analysis, preparation of DEP and DRBC permit applications and renewals, and report preparation. These reports include Annual Chapter 94 Reports, Annual Effluent Monitoring Reports, Risk and Resilience Assessments, Monthly Engineer’s Reports, and Discharge Monitoring Reports. He also has experience in pump selection and designing groundwater well treatment and distribution facilities.
James’ Professional Affiliations include the Eastern Pennsylvania Water Pollution Control Operators Association (EPWPCOA) where he is a member of multiple committees.
Municipal Experience | Assistance in the design and completion of permit applications for public water supply regarding the treatment and distribution of new groundwater wells; permitting assistance for addition of bulk water hauling station; design engineering services including writing specifications and aiding in construction observation as well as water quality management permitting; public water system capacity analyses; hydraulic calculations for water main extensions; capacity analyses for sewer systems
Risk and Resilience | Responsible for meeting with clients to collect and review information regarding assets and determining the consequences and risk value based on current AWIA/DEP guidelines. Perform Risk and Resilience Analyses including making recommendations to fix issues and lower risk.
Annual Chapter 94 Reporting | Data management services for comprehensive wastewater management reports including data collection, integration, analysis, graphic visualization and projections.
Other Key Experience | Design and bid phase assistance for the design of a new Wastewater Treatment Plant, including writing specifications and aiding with permitting.
Founded by NSPE in 1951, Engineers Week is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers. This week is a time for everyone to celebrate and recognize the people who create today’s awe-inspiring wonders like cloud-busting skyscrapers and human travel to Mars. And a great opportunity to reflect on how very different our lives would be without daily marvels like clean drinking water, computers and cars.
Reflecting on our History . . . from 1932 when it all began to 2017 as we reach new heights . . .
We welcome Agustin Conesa, PE, BCEE as a Senior Water and Wastewater Engineer. Mr. Conesa will be a key component in the firm’s water, wastewater and industrial process engineering and design efforts and will provide quality control/quality assurance oversight on all project initiatives. He has more than 25 years of experience in the manufacturing industry and water/wastewater consulting engineering market.
Every day brings a heightened sense that there is a crispness in the air reminding us that another messy, wet, and sometimes brutal winter is just around the corner. Without much warning, temperatures, wind and heavy snow can bring about catastrophic damage in the form of collapsed roofs, ruptured pipes and even flooding.
Fire protection systems are essential to the safety of your employees and protection of your property. But more than that, these systems are essential in helping you to manage the risks associated with business continuity. Imagine the impact on your business or organization if a key production line were to go off-line for an extended period of time, if the runoff from a fire event were to cause an environmental impact, or if the assets in your building (from equipment to historical artefacts) were to be destroyed.
Our Surveying and Data Capture Department is pleased to welcome Matthew Smith as a Survey Crew Chief.
SE AWWA - Chemical Safety session provides participants with recommendations on conducting Safety Planning and Hazard Communication activities.
Our Surveying and Data Capture Department is pleased to announce that Steve Smith has been promoted to Director, Surveying and Data Capture; Sam Zook, PLS, Senior Survey Crew Chief has earned his license as a Professional Land Surveyor; and Thomas Rowe, PLS has been named Chief Surveyor.
Even if you’re not heading back into the classroom this month, the back-to-school season is a great time to refresh and get back to the fundamentals.
We use water everyday in a variety of ways: drinking, washing, swimming, fishing, eating from it, and traveling.
Parks and recreation spaces have traditionally provided visitors with an opportunity for relaxation and recharge. They are a great spot for walking your dog, tossing the Frisbee, or enjoying a picnic with friends. Today’s spaces are equipped with walking trails, seating areas, fitness stations, privacy nooks, WIFI access and power blocks, and programming.
At SSM we provide a variety of industrial hygiene and indoor air quality services that will identify and allow corrective efforts for industrial air quality problems to assure the highest level of air quality in your working environment.
Real-world water/wastewater system examples that use online GIS applications to transform infrastructure data into an easy-to-use operations asset management system.
Overview of the timeline, regulatory requirements, construction and operation of the the Water Treatment Plant.
The PA Senate confirmed the nomination to continue serving on the State Board of Landscape Architects.
Be it road closures, boil water advisories, or utility repairs, public notifications play a vital role in municipal government. Many municipalities have adopted web-based notifications as a way to broadcast information to its citizens.
The headquarters of Spotts, Stevens and McCoy at 1047 North Park Road in Wyomissing, is expected to be the new home of the First Presbyterian Church in Reading. The church, founded in 1814, plans to lease space to SSM after purchasing the building from the consulting firm.
“Thy fate is the common fate of all; into each life some rain must fall.”
-- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Filtration Operations and Optimization
Treating your Water/Wastewater Operation Like a Business
Whether your organization owns, leases, or manufactures space shuttles, IT equipment, fleet vehicles, biological samples, or spare parts, good asset management practices not only provide value but are essential to running a successful business.
Being the shortest month in the year, February serves as a great reminder to us to take a moment to look around and focus our attention on the little things that make a big impact in our lives.
Our water/wastewater engineers can help remedy even your largest sewer problems and nuisances!
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is offering grants up to $200,000 to local entities in the Chesapeake Bay watershed for stormwater management projects that implement best management practices (BMP) to reduce the amount of nutrients and sediment pollution in local waterways.
New Year’s is the perfect time of year to reflect on areas where you’d like to see a change in your organization and to take steps to achieve those improvements.
Discussion Topics:
What is Source Water Protection?
Where to find protection zone information
Concerns with potential contamination issues and follow-up information
Managing Risks
Resources for education of customers and residents