U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District

Safety shouldn’t be an afterthought! Before heading out on the water make sure that safety always comes first.

The New England District held a panel discussion today to provide updates and perspectives of the District Mentorship Program.

This a fantastic behind the scenes look of the team that helped us replace all 16 cables with sockets at Woonsocket Falls Dam.

Are you a contractor interested in working with us? The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District is issuing Invitation for Bids for the Josias River (at Perkins Cove) Federal Navigation Project, located in Ogunquit, Maine and Narraguagus River Federal Navigation Project, located in Milbridge, Maine. For more information and scope of project: https://lnkd.in/eG4QK_vw #contractor #dredging #newengland #solicitation #maine

Get somebody new up on the water! Be sure the person(s) being towed and all those watching them know these communication hand signals. It’s the watcher’s responsibility to convey messages to the boat operator so they know what to do.

Beginning the week of July 22, the New England District will begin to treat hydrilla at the five selected demonstration project sites: 1. Keeney Cove: July 22-26 5. Portland Boat Works: July 22-26 and Aug 5-9 2. Chapman Pond: July 29-Aug 2 3. Selden Cove: Aug 5-9 4. Chester Boat Basin: Aug 12-16 For information on the project: https://lnkd.in/gWC6zDHk

Sun, glare, wind, noise, and motion from riding in a boat are things that can slow your reaction time almost as if you were legally intoxicated. Boat sober to help ensure you and others return home safely. #LifeJacketsWornNobodyMourns

Riding on an inflatable raft can be fun until you fall off and you’re fighting to stay alive. Even if you know how to swim, please wear a life jacket when in, on, or near open water (lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.) because the conditions are a lot different than they are in a pool.

Do you want to make a difference? Come join a team of professionals with a long track record of delivering amazing civil works projects that positively impact the environment and the lives of millions across the New England region! The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District is hiring a GS 12 economist ($98k - $127k per year).The District is seeking highly motivated problem solvers to address water resource challenges throughout the New England Region. Our civil works program deliver solutions to manage coastal and riverine flood risks, support efficient and safe maritime navigation, and restore degraded aquatic ecosystems. The incumbent will have an exciting opportunity to lead the economic analyses within an interdisciplinary team environment that is charged with evaluating complex water resource problems in close partnership with local communities, tribes, and state agencies. The New England District works in all 6 New England states based out of our Headquarters office in Concord, Massachusetts. Civilian employees serve a vital role in tackling the nation's most challenging problems, as well as supporting the Army’s mission. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures, and skills, and is committed to an inclusive work environment where employees can contribute to their fullest potential. The announcement closes July 26, 2024. For more information and to apply: https://lnkd.in/eDWPbBFC

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District's Bridge Safety Program is managed by Bryan Paul, PE, and covers public vehicular bridges, public pedestrian bridges, non-public vehicular bridges, non-public pedestrian bridges, and a railroad bridge. Our bridge inspections are dictated by the type of Bridge: public vehicular bridges we inspect according to FHWA standards. Railroad bridges follow AREMA standards. All bridges follow USACE Engineering Regulations (ERs) and those are the main guidance we have to follow for the other types of bridges. The District Bridge Safety Program covers the following USACE Business Lines: Navigation, Recreation, Flood Risk Management. The Bridge Safety inspection team consist of 8 structural engineers; six of who meet the qualifications for FHWA and ER to be a team lead on the inspection, 5 meet the qualifications to be a team lead on a nonredundant steel tension member (NSTMs) inspections. Army photos by Linnea F. Shirley, New England District Public Affairs Office #BridgeSafety #EngineerLife #StructuralEngineering #BridgeInspection