August 2026
📰 AEG St. Louis Chapter Newsletter
August 2026 Edition
Please forward to colleagues or students who may be interested!
🌐 Visit our website: https://www.aegstl.com
📅 Upcoming Chapter Meeting
Speaker: Paul Weaver, AEG National President and Luke Ducey, WSP and Former AEG St. Louis Chapter Chair
Topic: Day in the Life of a Geologist and The Long and Winding Road: One Geologist's 40-Year Career
🗓 Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
🕠 Time: 1:10 PM CDT & 5:30 PM CDT
📍 Location: O'Neil Hall Room 206, 3642 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO
Meeting Info:
Presentation #1: Day in the Life of a Geologist presented by Luke Ducey at 1:10 PM
Luke Ducey, Geologist at WSP and former AEG St. Louis Chapter Chair, will provide insights into the daily responsibilities of a practicing geologist and discuss career opportunities within the geosciences profession.
☕Cookies and coffee provided during Presentation #1
Presentation #2: The Long and Winding Road: One Geologist's 40-Year Career presented by Paul Weaver at 5:30 PM
Paul Weaver, AEG National President, will share reflections and lessons learned from a four-decade career in geology, offering perspective on professional growth, industry changes, and career development within the geosciences.
🍽️ Dinner and drinks provided during Presentation #2
RSVP: AEGSTL.COM
Cost: FREE for Students and Faculty | $20 (Members) / $25 (Non-Members)
About the Speaker:
2025-2026 AEG President
Paul Weaver, PG
Paul retired from ESP Associates, Inc. in 2024, where he served as the Senior Transportation Geotechnical Project Manager, overseeing all North Carolina transportation geotechnical work. During his more than 40-year career, he held numerous positions, including Concrete and Soil Technician/Soils and Concrete Laboratory Manager, Geologist/Quality Control Manager for a limestone quarry, In-House Specialist for subgrade and base stone chemical stabilization with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Drilling Department Manager, and Geotechnical Engineering Department Manager.
Paul earned a degree in Geology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 1981. He has been actively involved with AEG for more than 25 years, serving as Chair of the Carolinas Chapter for four years, Southeast Region Director for two years, Co-Chair of the 2019 AEG Annual Meeting held in Asheville, Co-Chair of the AEG Meetings Advisory Committee, and Chair of the AEG Carolinas Scholarship Committee. He currently serves as an advisor to the Carolinas Chapter and Treasurer for the upcoming AEG 2026 Annual Meeting, which will be held in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Paul lives in Greensboro, North Carolina, and is a licensed geologist in North Carolina. In his free time, he enjoys creating unique wood-crafted items, including tables, benches, wine racks, and more.
Upcoming Events
🏔️ AEG 69th Annual Meeting📅 Dates: Saturday, September 13 – Thursday, September 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM (Sat) – 6:00 PM (Thu)
📍 Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
🌄 About the Location:Join us in Chattanooga—named by Lonely Planet as one of the “Best in the U.S.” and by The New York Times as one of the “Top 45 Places to Go in the World.” Nestled between the mountains of Southeast Tennessee along the Tennessee River, Chattanooga is one of America’s most breathtaking cities.
🎤 Meeting Highlights:• Opening General Session
• Three days of technical sessions
• Earn up to 20 PDHs• Multiple networking events
💻 Virtual Day:• Monday, September 14, 2026
🚧 Optional Field Courses (Early registration ends 8/1/26):
• #1 – Dams: Raccoon Mountain Pumped Storage & Chickamauga Lock
📅 Tuesday, 9/15 | 💲 Early $115 / Late $140
• #2 – Chattanooga Area Tunnels and Trains📅 Tuesday, 9/15 | 💲 Early $115 / Late $140
• #3 – Chattanooga Brownfields Redevelopment📅 Tuesday, 9/15 | 💲 Early $115 / Late $140
• #4 – Zinc Mine Underground Tour📅 Tuesday, 9/15 | 💲 Early $115 / Late $140
• #5 – Lookout Mountain Geotourism📅 Saturday, 9/17 | 💲 Early $185 / Late $210
• #6 – Ocoee Gorge / Copper Basin Adventures (Rafting Option)📅 Saturday, 9/17 | 💲 Early $170 / Late $195
• #6B – Ocoee Gorge / Copper Basin Adventures (Orchard Option)📅 Saturday, 9/17 | 💲 Early $150 / Late $175
• #7 – Helene Impacts / Great Smoky Mountain National Park (Multi‑Day)📅 Saturday 9/12 – Monday 9/14
💲 $775 (Double Occupancy) / $995 (Single Occupancy)
✨ New This Year:• Package registration that includes the Annual Banquet and Special Event• Early Career Member Rate: $425
Register HERE
THE ANNUAL MEETING ATTIRE IS BUSINESS CASUAL.
🎓 AEG Foundation & Diversity Field Trips Grant
Please consider contributing to the AEG Foundation in memory of Phyllis Steckel, former North Central Regional Director. Donations can be made individually or during AEG dues renewal.
Diversity Field Trips Grant:
Established by Phyllis and Richard Steckel, this grant supports Earth Science or STEM teachers working primarily with Black, Hispanic/Latino/a, Pacific Islander, and/or American Indian/Alaskan Native students.
🔗 Apply here: https://aegfoundation.org/grant-scholarships/
📧 Completed paper applications may be emailed to: staff@aegfoundation.org
💵 The St. Louis Chapter will match donations up to $500.
📣 If you donate in memory of Phyllis, please notify Luke Ducey at Luke.Ducey@wsp.com so we can match your contribution.
✍️ AEG Member Blogs
AEG now hosts member-written blogs — short articles (500–1,000 words) offering advice, insights, and professional knowledge. Topics include student engagement, field trip ideas, and meeting tips.
💡 Got an idea? Contact Sheri Maskow at manager@aegweb.org
🔁 Membership Renewal Reminder
If you haven’t renewed your 2026 membership, please do so soon!
🔐 Log in with your email and password to access renewal forms via the Membership section.
💼 Employment Opportunities
Missouri S&T
Karl F. Hasselmann Missouri Professorship in Geological Engineering
Ph.D. in Geological Engineering (or similar degree), or M.S. with 15 years of related industry experience
Interested candidates may contact Dr. Katherine Grote at grotekr@mst.edu
WSP
Current openings include:
Underground Transmission Line Project Engineer
Early Career Civil/Geotechnical Engineer
Associate Civil/Geotechnical Engineer (Mine Waste)
Archaeological Crew Chief
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Senior Water Resources Engineer
Assistant Vice President, Geotechnical Engineering
And many more
Apply online: https://www.wsp.com/en-us/careers
Terracon
Current openings include:
Project Archaeologist
Materials Testing Technician
Regional Geophysics Manager
Environmental Field Scientist
Equipment Operator
Engineering Technician
And several additional positions
Apply online: Terracon Careers
Shannon & Wilson, Inc.
Current openings include:
Lab Manager
Field Technician (Entry-Level)
Geotechnical Engineer (Entry-Level)
Geotechnical Engineer (Mid-Level)
Geotechnical Engineer (Senior-Level)
Apply online: Shannon & Wilson Careers
HGL
Current openings include:
Civil/Environmental Engineer II & III
Construction QC Specialist II
Apply online: HGL Careers
UES
Current openings include:
Driller's Assistant
Field Technician
Senior Environmental Engineer
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
National Growth Leader, Power
National Growth Leader, Data Centers
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Apply online: UES Careers
TRC
Current openings include:
Senior Gas Utility Engineer
Apply online: TRC Careers
EOI
Current openings include:
Senior Project Manager
Apply online: EOI Careers
Ramboll
Current openings include:
Geotechnical Staff Engineer
Principal, Air Quality
Principal, Environmental Due Diligence, EHS Compliance & Environmental Permitting
Apply online: Ramboll Careers
📣 Jobseekers & Employers:
To post or update listings, contact Sean Garcia at sean.garcia@terracon.com
🔄 Webmaster Emy Ludwig will update job postings quarterly
👥 Chapter Officers (Aug 2026 – Aug 2028)
Chair: Ben Luetkemeyer – ben.luetkemeyer@terracon.com
Vice Chair: Alex Hirsch – ahirsch@trccompanies.com
Treasurer: Sean Garcia – sean.garcia@terracon.com
Secretary: Emy Ludwig – emy.ludwig@rocksmithgeo.com
Past Chair: Luke Ducey – Luke.Ducey@wsp.com
Webmaster: Emy Ludwig – emy.ludwig@rocksmithgeo.com
Membership Chair: Amber Thrasher – amber.thrasher@rocksmithgeo.com
Region 7 Director: Caleb Kuhn – calebkuhnwg@gmail.com