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P.E. position available at Triad’s Indianapolis Office

Triad Associates is seeking a professional engineer licensed in the state of Indiana with experience in wastewater and water. The ideal candidate must have experience in the design of new wastewater and water systems primarily in the municipal field as well as the ability to troubleshoot wastewater and water treatment systems, design upgrades, and improvements.  Must be willing to attend meetings with clients, attend evening council meetings, and be able to present project scope and plans to the community.Experience with communication, correspondence, documentation and permitting with the state and federal oversight agencies in the wastewater and water arena is required.  The ideal candidate would be interested in long-term employment with the firm with an opportunity for partial company ownership in the future.Contact Triad or upload your resume here.

Ligonier Horse and Carriage Parking – Project Update

The Amish community is a vital and important part of the history and the future of the City of Ligonier.  This recently completed project would allow for the safe and convenient parking of any Amish horse and buggy.  The completed parking facility includes a 96’ by 26’ concrete parking pad, asphalt drive improvements, water service and yard hydrants, special storm sewer inlet, landscaping, sign installation, and 110 lineal feet of Shadow Box fencing.      

Ligonier Bank Stabilization – Project Update

The Elkhart River Erosion Control Project was recently completed in Ligonier.  The reconstruction of a collapsed retaining wall approximately 275 feet long was part of a Disaster Recovery project. The project included construction of a retaining wall/bank stabilization system along the Elkhart River, reconstruction of the ally, and installation of a guardrail system along the river bank.   

Kendallville Wastewater Treatment Plant Groundbreaking

Kendallville Mayor W. SuzAnne Handshoe and Wastewater Superintendent Mark Schultz recently hosted a ceremony for the City of Kendallville’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Improvements Project.  Honored guests in attendance were Senator Susan Glick, Indiana District 13, Representative David Ober, Indiana District 82, Jim Dazey, City Council President/BOW President, Eric Walsh, Umbaugh & Associates, and Mick Jackson, James S. Jackson CO, LLC.  Mayor Handshoe declared this the most important project in 35 years for Kendallville.  The City has probably one of the last trickling filters in the state.  All 3 trickling filters will be demolished as well as the Bio Tower.  Triad engineers noted that the improved plant will allow for the treatment of future flows and loadings that new businesses and industry may bring to the City.    

What They’re Saying

“…I have the best engineering firm that you could possibly hire because of their expertise, responsiveness, and because of the fact that I don’t feel that they overcharge the City for their services.…I have a whole team I can depend on…We get the whole ball of wax – I like that.”  —Mayor Patty Fisel, City of Ligonier 

Lou Savka – Owner Biography

TITLE:  Vice-President, Secretary/TreasurerLou has been employed with Triad Associates, Inc. since 1982.  He is on the Board of Directors and is vice-president and secretary/treasurer of the Corporation.  His current responsibilities include corporate administration, marketing, public relations, client and project development, as well as project management. Lou serves as client and project liaison from initial marketing through development and implementation of projects.  His work includes pre-project planning, scoping and contract negotiation.Click here for Lou’s complete resume  or a conversation with Lou.

Jim Frazell, P.E. – Owner Biography

TITLE:  President, Project EngineerJim is a principal owner and has been on the Board of Directors of Triad Associates, Inc., since its inception. He is responsible for the design of water and wastewater treatment facilities and other civil, environmental, and industrial engineering projects. Jim is also responsible for cost control, cost estimating, and value engineering studies. He holds responsibilities in the areas of corporate marketing, public relations, and client management.Jim has designed a number of significant projects for the firm including the wastewater treatment plants for the Towns of Odon, Sweetser, and Middlebury and for the Cities of Elwood, Wabash, New Castle, and Linton. Other past projects include the value engineering study for the City of Indianapolis’ Department of Public Works, a thirty million dollar Sludge Management Facility. Recent water treatment and distribution projects include those for the Towns of Kempton, Middlebury, Upland, Fortville, Whitestown, and Ingalls.  Jim also designed the … Continued