Eric Wood is our featured associate this month. [...]
Think Safety First Near Railway Crossings
By: Brandon Kennedy, Traffic Designer Railway safety is a topic that cannot be emphasized enough for both the public and those working on the railway. According to Federal Railroad Administration statistics, 274 highway-rail grade crossing fatalities occurred in 2017, with 9 being in Alabama.
Spreading the Love: Part II
By: Nathan Currie, P.E. In a previous post on June 20, 2017, Spreading the Love, I wrote about my family and the role that adoption has played in the growth of our family. I described being the lucky dad of two beautiful daughters, and I mentioned the possibility of adding another child to our family in […]
One Year Anniversary
By: Ryan Medley, EI ,Civil Site Designer Two years ago, I had just finished my junior year of college and was preparing for my first engineering internship at Sain Associates. Little did I know that one year later, I would be starting my first week in a full-time position as a civil site designer. Last week, […]
Interning at Sain: Melody Hunter
My name is Melody Hunter and I have been working at Sain for about 2 years, and I love it. It’s great that I am doing what a college intern would be doing while I’m still in high school. I have learned many skills while working here especially teamwork in a work environment. At Sain […]
Did You Know? Traffic Loons
By: Diane Hammonds, P.E. / Branch Manager / LA office Some of us know about the birds called loons, but as traffic engineers we have loons too! A loon is also referred to as a “Michigan Left” because of their wide use there. It is pavement constructed outside of the travel lane to allow for vehicles […]
Update From ACEC Leadership Development Series
By: Tony Montanaro, P.E. I was selected to be Sain’s representative in this year’s ACEC Leadership Development Series. I am truly honored to join a group of folks from Architecture and Engineering firms from around the state of Alabama, as we dig into what it means to lead in an A&E firm. It’s a great […]
When 3 is Better Than 4 (Road Diets)
By Nathan Currie, P.E. If you’re like me, when you hear the word “diet”, your first reaction isn’t the thought…sign me up! However, in the world of transportation, it may often be an easy solution that provides a very favorable outcome for all involved.
Did You Know? On-Call Contracts
By: Alicia Bailey, P.E. Did you know Sain Associates has many on-call contracts with ALDOT? There are many benefits of the on-call contracts. First, they allow Sain Associates to work with ALDOT on a range of projects. Over the years, the projects have ranged from surveying to corridor and traffic studies to a broad array […]
The Big Elf Caper
The following video was compiled by the Sain staff in hopes of bringing you holiday cheer! Merry Christmas from all of us at Sain Associates! You have seen the Sain Elf on our social media. Now it’s time for the rest of the story…
Sain Christmas Party
Can you feel it? That hum of excitement in the air? The anticipation of parties and dinners and family and friends?! It’s Christmas time in the city! On Friday, December 1st, the Sain staff and families gathered at The Club to celebrate the Christmas season. Everyone enjoyed the delicious buffet, festive atmosphere and of course, […]