SESI Team
Board of Directors
Jeffrey D. Steckbeck, P.E.
President/Chief Executive Officer
Responsibilities:
Mr. Steckbeck has thirty-seven (1980) years progressive experience in various phases of the engineering profession, including surveying, construction inspector, construction engineer, designer, project manager, municipal engineer, business owner, and expert witness. Mr. Steckbeck is personally appointed as the consulting engineer for two townships, two boroughs, and three municipal authorities; and has secured the company’s appointment as the consulting engineer for four other townships, one borough, and three other authorities for which he serves as the firm’s alternate contact. Through his experiences, in his roles described above, and within the realm of his professional licensure Mr. Steckbeck’ expertise includes, but is not limited to the following areas of the engineering profession: civil engineering; environmental engineering; municipal engineering; utility engineering; land use ordinance preparation; recreation and open space studies; recreation facilities planning and design; engineering land surveys; land development including incidental landscape architecture; drainage and stormwater management planning and design; dams and waterways encroachment design and permitting; engineering economic studies; utility tapping fee studies; utility rate studies; traffic planning; roadway design and maintenance; bridge design and permitting. Mr. Steckbeck has served as an expert witness in various public hearings, zoning hearings and court cases in Lebanon, Dauphin, Lancaster, Berks and Lehigh Counties.
Education:
- BS – Civil Engineering/Environmental Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University Extracurricular Studies: Certification in construction management and construction claims.
Professional Licenses:
- Professional Engineer, PA and TX
Affiliations:
- Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA)
- Water Pollution Control Operators Association of Pennsylvania
- Board Falcon Foundation (past member)
- Board Lebanon County Conservation District (associate member)
- Administrative Council, Zion United Methodist Church
- Lebanon Lions Club, past president
- Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Cornwall Borough Municipal Authority (past member)
Scott M. Rights, P.E.
Vice President/Chief Operating Officer/Director of Water and Wastewater Engineering
Joined SESI in 2000
Responsibilities:
Scott has over 27 years experience in the water and wastewater consulting industry. As the Director of Water and Wastewater Engineering, Scott oversees the company’s water and wastewater projects and provides expertise in water and wastewater treatment plan design, water distribution and wastewater collection system design, planning and feasibility studies, project financing, and user fee and tapping fee studies. In addition, Scott has considerable experience in construction administration having commenced his career as a Resident Engineer overseeing construction work on site.
As the company’s COO, Scott oversees the company’s day to day operations working with a seven (7) member management team. In addition, he oversees the company’s financials and is responsible for leading the company’s growth efforts.
Education:
- BS Environmental Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Professional Licenses:
- Professional Engineer, PA
Affiliations:
- Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA)
- Water Environment Federation (WEF)
- Chairman of Strategic Planning Committee, St. Luke Lutheran Church, Schaefferstown, PA
- Adult Class Sunday School Teacher, St. Luke Lutheran Church, Schaefferstown, PA
Stephen A. Sherk, P.E.
Director of Civil Engineering/Human Resources
Joined SESI in 1998
Responsibilities:
As Director of Civil Engineering, Steve is responsible for overall project management as well as design activities, including site layout, site grading, storm water facility design, sanitary sewer design, water distribution design, erosion and sediment pollution control planning, bridge and highway design. Steve has performed numerous flood studies and dam breach analyses. Steve has also prepared a variety of state and federal permit applications, including National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP), Floodway Encroachment and General Permit applications.
Steve is a consulting engineer for several municipalities. In this capacity, Steve provides a number of services, including, zoning enforcement, subdivision and land development plan reviews, publics works consulting, construction management, grant application preparation, parks and recreation planning, and administration of MS4 programs.
As the Director of Human Resources, Steve is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the firm’s various human resource functions such as employee compensation, benefits, recruitment, personnel policies, and regulatory compliance.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering – The Pennsylvania State University (1996)
- Master of Civil Engineering – North Carolina State University (1998)
Designations & Licenses:
- Professional Engineer, PA License PE057447
Affiliations:
- Tau Beta Pi (National Engineering Honor Society)
- Chi Epsilon (National Civil Engineering Honor Society)
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- Falcon Foundation Board of Trustees (Past Member)
- Rotary Club International
- Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors – Engineer Associates
Jason E. Chernich, P.L.S.
Director of Surveying/Technology
Joined SESI in 2001
Responsibilities:
As Director of Surveying, Jason is responsible for overseeing all survey related work at SESI. He is also project manager for projects such as minor subdivision plans, boundary surveying, construction layout, ALTA/ACSM surveys, lot addition plans, elevation certificates and as-built surveys.
Jason began his career in 1995. He has worked for firms located in Harrisburg and Lancaster, PA before joining SESI.
As the Director of Technology, Jason is a member of the firm’s management team and is responsible for managing the firms’ computers, software, website, copiers, printers, plotters, telephones, cell phones and all other technological resources.
Education:
- Associates Degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design – Thompson Institute (1995)
Designations & Licenses:
- Professional Land Surveyor, PA License SU-075409
Affiliations:
- Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors
Michael F. Lusaitis, P.E.
Project Engineer & Board of Directors Member
Joined SESI in 2014
Responsibilities:
Design and project coordination related to the development of commercial, residential, and institutional sites. Responsibilities include project management, project scheduling and budgeting, analysis of zoning, subdivision, and stormwater management ordinances for the purposes of processing subdivision and land development plans, project representation at public meetings, preparation of: subdivision and land development drawings, post construction stormwater management plans and calculations, erosion and sedimentation pollution control plans and calculations, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits, sewage facilities planning modules, PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permits, and PADEP Chapter 105 Permits. Works closely with various municipal staff, water and sewer authorities, local conservation districts, state agencies, utility companies, county planning agencies, reviewing engineers, sub consultants (wetlands, traffic, geotechnical, etc.), and attorneys in meeting client goals on time, under budget, and to the highest level of quality.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering – The Pennsylvania State University (2013)
Designations & Licenses:
- Professional Engineer, PA
Affiliations:
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Chad D. Smith
Project Manager & Board of Directors Member
Joined SESI in 2001
Responsibilities
Include project management, project scheduling and budgeting, analysis of zoning, subdivision, and stormwater management ordinances for the purposes of processing subdivision and land development plans, project representation at public meetings, preparation of: subdivision and land development drawings, post construction stormwater management plans and calculations, erosion and sedimentation pollution control plans and calculations, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, sewage facilities planning modules, PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permits (HOP), and PADEP Chapter 105 Permits. Chad Smith works closely with various municipal staff, water and sewer authorities, local conservation districts, state agencies, utility companies, county planning agencies, and other professionals in meeting client goals on time, under budget, and to the highest level of quality.
Education
Associates Degree in Computer Aided Drafting & Design – Thompson Institute (2002)
Affiliations
- Community of Lebanon Associate Member
- Lebanon Lions Club, Vice President
Management Team
Keegan Flahive
Drone Services Manager / Chief Pilot
Alex Kinzey
Project Manager
Mandy Lamson
Business Manager
Paul Lutzkanin, P.E., CSE
Senior Project Manager
Joined SESI in 2004
Responsibilities:
As a Senior Project Manager, Paul’s responsibilities include electrical design, water and wastewater facility design, project management, construction administration and support of several of the firms’ municipal clients.
Education:
- Harrisburg Area Community College – A.A. Pre-Engineering – 1978
- Pennsylvania State University, University Park – B.S. Electrical Engineering – 1980
- Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg – Masters in Business Administration (MBA) – 1991
Designations & Licenses:
- Professional Engineer – PA
- Control Systems Engineer (CSE) License – ISA
Affiliations:
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) – Senior Member
- Instrumentation Society of America (ISA)
