American   Society of Civil Engineers San Jose Younger Member Forum

September 16, 2025

Meet Our New Board

Upcoming Board Meeting

Volunteer as a Virtual Mentor

Joint Professional Networking Event

Coastal Cleanup Volunteer Day

San Francisco Section Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner

Student Scholarship Essay Contest

Save the Date: California Infrastructure Symposium 2026

Engineers Week 2026

Job Opportunities

Introducing Our 2025-2026 ASCE San Jose Younger Member Forum Officers

ASCE San Jose YMF is excited to introduce its 2025-2026 officers who will begin their terms on October 1st. Our team is dedicated to creating opportunities for professional development, networking, and community engagement throughout the year. If you are interested in getting involved with an active professional community, we invite you to connect with us at asce.ymf.sj@gmail.com. We look forward to another impactful year ahead!

Join Us at Our Next Board Meeting

If you are interested in learning how you can make a positive impact on the Civil Engineering community, join us at one of our meetings! The ASCE SJ YMF meets on the third Thursday of every month. Our next board meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, September 18th, at 6:00PM. To register for our virtual board meeting, follow the link below.

Volunteer Opportunity

Want to make a real impact in just 1 hour a week? Become a virtual mentor and help high school students in Salinas tackle hands-on engineering projects like line-following robots and wind tunnel design!

 

This fall (Sept 15 – Nov 3, 2025), guide motivated students as they apply skills in C++, CAD modeling, and prototyping. Support the next generation of STEM leaders and inspire future innovators.

 

Interested? Email lvabad91@gmail.com to sign up!

Joint Professional Networking Event

presented by ASCE | APWA | SBTOA | SBEC

Join us for food, drinks, games and door prizes at our annual Joint Professional Networking Event presented by ASCE | APWA | SBTOA | SBEC. Many thanks to our Beer Sponsor, SANDIS, and Wine Sponsors, Achievement Engineering Corp. and Big Dog Vineyards!

 

Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm

Location: Cuesta Park

615 Cuesta Dr, Mountain View, CA 94040

 

Registration is closed but walk-ins are welcome at $70 per person.

Coastal Cleanup Volunteer Day

Join the ASCE San Jose Young Member Forum for a volunteering opportunity for Coastal Cleanup Day on September 21st from 9:00am-12pm at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center. Volunteers must individually register on the Coastal Cleanup website. Additional information can be found on the ASCE SJ YMF webpage linked below:

San Francisco Section
Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner

Registration Closes Thursday!

Join the ASCE San Francisco Section for their Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner. This signature event brings together members, officers, and students from across the geographic region served by the San Francisco Section. It offers a valuable opportunity for industry professionals to connect and network, while also honoring the recipients of the Section’s Individual and Project Awards. The evening concludes with the formal installation of incoming officers for the Section, Branches, and Younger Member Forums, marking the transition into a new leadership year.

 

Date: Friday, October 3, 2025

Time: 5:30PM – 9:00PM

Location: The Green Room at the San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center

401 Van Ness, San Francisco, CA

 

Program

5:30PM | Cocktail & Networking Hour

6:30PM | Dinner

7:00PM | Presentation

ASCE San Jose Branch
Student Scholarship Essay Contest

The San Jose Branch is excited to hold the 38th Annual Student Scholarship Essay Contest (SSEC) for aspiring civil engineers or individuals in related fields. The competition aims to foster creativity, fresh perspectives, and a commitment to the field. Recognizing that grades don’t define potential, we invite applicants to submit an essay that addresses one of the thought-provoking prompts.

 

Program Schedule

September 2, 2025 – Application Opens

October 24, 2025 – Application and Essays Due

November 13, 2025 – Awards Banquet*

 

* Admission to this event is free for Student Scholarship Essay Contest applicants. Applicants will receive a coupon code via email after submission and eligibility verification.

Save the Date: California Infrastructure Symposium 2026

Mark your calendars! The California Infrastructure Symposium (CAIS) and Awards Luncheon is coming to San Francisco on April 23 & 24, 2026. Proudly hosted by ASCE San Francisco Section and ASCE Region 9, CAIS brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and technical experts. Registration details and sponsorship opportunities coming soon!

Engineers Week 2026

Engineers Week aims to inspire future generations of engineers and provide opportunities for K-12 students to learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through professional panels, discussions, and hands-on engineering activities. Our goal is to expose students from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to the field of engineering and engage them in a fun and meaningful experience.

Job Opportunities

Pakpour Consulting Group is Hiring a Project Engineer

Pakpour Consulting Group is Hiring a Project Engineer

 

 

 

 

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