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February 2026 
President's Message
Happy February!
Welcome to another edition of the newsletter with your SEAOCC president! I am convinced no one reads these president’s messages (send me an email at [email protected] to prove me otherwise), so no harm in getting a little personal, right? Dear diary…
Dear Diary, it’s been another day as SEAOCC president. Once again feeling like if I don’t do it myself, it will not get done—and once again being proven how wrong I am. These SEAOCC volunteers are just something else: getting things done, being helpful, and creating a great community environment. I truly enjoy the passion I see my peers bring to this organization, and I’m not sure they realize how much I appreciate them.
I know—another message that starts with my gratitude for SEAOCC volunteers. Will it ever end? (No.)
And since this is a newsletter, here’s the news:
At the national level, NCSEA has transitioned from a delegate structure to an SEA representative model. SEAOCC will now have two representatives: the current president and likely the vice president. Historically, our vice president served as the Alternate Delegate for California and our chapter’s sole delegate.
At the state level, SEAOC is working to implement a centralized membership and event management system. The rollout is still some time away, but you may begin hearing more about it soon. The goal is a more streamlined and consistent experience for members statewide.
Locally, we started the year strong. January’s joint meeting with ACI drew about 50 attendees, and our February program on snow load failures already has 45 registrations. It’s encouraging to see such strong turnout and engagement from our community. We also have a visit to the Simpson Lab planned for later this month—be sure to sign up. In addition, our VP Alban has been working hard to launch the student competition and organize the SEE Awards. More information on both will be coming soon.
Thank you for being part of SEAOCC and for everything you do to make this chapter active, welcoming, and technically strong. I hope everyone is having a great February. Tell your loved ones how special they are, and I look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event.
Warmly, Sonia Eliseo, SEAOCC President
Calendar of Events
Future Meetings
SEAOCC Special Event: Simpson Strong Tie Stockton Lab Manufacturing Facility Tour
February 26, 2026
8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Simpson Strong Tie Training Center
5151 S. Airport Way
Stockton, CA 95206
SEAOCC March 10, 2026 Dinner Transforming the Eastern Star Lodge into a Hotel
March 10, 2026
5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
The Spaghetti Factory
1625 Watt Avenue
Sacramento , CA 95864
SEAOCC Annual Golf Tournament May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Teal Bend Golf Club
7200 Garden Highway
Sacramento, CA 95837
Venue website
Sponsorships
Opportunities for SE firm and industry sponsorships for 2026 is now open for both renewals and new signups online. We offer three annual sponsorship levels for both SE firms and industry sponsors, as well as customizable a la carte sponsorships. For details on renewals, signups, and the benefits included in each sponsorship category, please visit the website at Structural Engineers Association of Central CA - SEAOCC Sponsor Information
Attention 2025 sponsors: those who do not review by the next newsletter publication in early March will have their sponsorship logos removed from the newsletter and website at that time. Thank you to those who have already renewed!
Welcome New Members
New Members Posted Members February 10, 2026
Nathan Tourtellotte, Malcolm Drilling - Associate
Alexander Daddow, FD Thomas - Member
New Members Approved Members
Morgan Cuthbert, Degenkolb - Associate
Robert Hatch, IMEG - Member SE
Jose Mendoza, Hilti - Industry
New Posted Members and Approved Members are posted to the SEAOCC website after the board meetings.
SEAOC News
SE Pathways is Back! Applications Opening Soon
2026 SEAOC Convention
When: August 26–28, 2026
Committee Reports
Make your opinion count! The 2025 edition of the SE3 survey is officially LIVE!
Join the conversation and participate in the 2025 SE3 survey--the link is available here: survey link and on NCSEA’s website: https://www.ncsea.com/se3-structural-engineering-engagement-equity-survey/.
This is the NCSEA SE3 Committee’s fourth nationwide survey targeted at structural engineers. The responses collected are valuable in understanding trends in our profession. If you are interested in learning more about NCSEA SE3’s previous surveys, past publications are available here: https://www.se3committee.com/surveydevelopment.
SE3’s mission is to attract and retain the best and brightest into our profession; and to ensure ALL structural engineers have a clear pathway to success. The SE3 survey is an ongoing effort to identify trends, understand the underlying factors, and initiate industry-wide conversations. Findings from past iterations of this survey included insight into why engineers leave the profession, the importance of mentorship, and the existence of a nuanced gender pay gap.
Responses are anonymous and confidential, and data collected will not be linked to you or your employer/firm. Dynamic Benchmarking, a leading technology provider serving associations nationwide, collects, anonymizes, and analyzes all survey data. This means that neither your personal information nor your firm’s details will be linked to the data, ensuring full anonymity and privacy.
Voting will close on Feb 27, 2026
NCSEA News
We'd like to remind our members to take a few minutes to complete the NCSEA SE3 Survey (SE3 (Structural Engineering Engagement & Equity) Survey - NCSEA), which will close at the end of the month. The SE3 survey collects data regarding engagement, benefits, work environment, mentorship, and other important aspects of the current structural engineering industry experience. Please note that this is a separate survey from the Compensation and Benefits Survey many of you completed in the fall. This data will inform publications, webinars, and other content throughout 2026; make your voice heard!
Job Forum
Job Posting for Members
Job listings are submitted for SEAOCC approval before being posted. Once approved by SEAOCC your listing will be posted for two months from the approval date. For listing to be reposted please resubmit your job listing.
The member fee for a 2 month posting is $150. You will be prompted for a credit card payment after clicking on the "Submit" button.
Job Posting for Non-Members
Job listings are submitted for SEAOCC approval before being posted. Once approved by SEAOCC your listing will be posted for two months from the approval date. For listing to be reposted please resubmit your job listing.
The nonmember fee for a 2 month posting is $250. You will be prompted for a credit card payment after clicking on the "Submit" button.
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Structural Project Manager
LPA, Inc.
Job Posting
Feb. 10, 2026
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