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more info...		5/25/2026 

Electrical Distribution and Controls Committee Webinar:
Switchgear Explained: The Backbone of Electrical Systems
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Noon to 1:15 p.m.
Zoom Webinar

This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of switchgear systems and their critical role in electrical infrastructure. The session is designed to build a foundational understanding of how switchgear operates, beginning with key electrical engineering principles and progressing into real-world system applications, configurations, and maintenance considerations.

The session will focus on the following key areas:
  • Fundamental electrical concepts, including Kirchhoff’s Laws, power, and energy, to establish a mathematical understanding of system behavior.
  • An overview of switchgear components and how they function together to control, protect, and isolate electrical systems.
  • Operational characteristics of switchgear, including system performance, load distribution, and fault response.
  • Common switchgear terminology and how it applies to design, operation, and communication across engineering teams.
  • Typical switchgear configurations, including main and tie breaker arrangements, bus sections, and system layouts used to achieve redundancy and reliability.
  • Maintenance considerations and best practices to support long-term system performance, safety, and operational flexibility.

Speaker Bios:
Brian R. Goldman, P.E., BCEE, ENV SP is a senior electrical engineer and executive leader with over 25 years of experience delivering complex electrical engineering solutions across water, wastewater, municipal, governmental, utility, and industrial systems. He specializes in electrical system planning, design, and project execution, guiding projects from concept through commissioning while focusing on reliability, redundancy, safety, and maintainability providing client value. Brian is known for translating complex electrical challenges into practical, forward-thinking solutions that support long-term system resilience and operational success.

Michael L. Wagner, P.E., ASEP (PhD Candidate) is a senior electrical engineer with over a decade of specialized experience in power systems, electrical infrastructure, and industrial applications. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering, his work focuses on identifying and mitigating electrical system inefficiencies to improve performance and reliability. He brings a unique blend of advanced analytical insight and hands-on field experience, enabling him to bridge theory and real-world application in complex electrical environments.

Hosted by IWEA's Electrical Distribution and Controls Committee
Members $20 | Non-members $30
1 PDH/TCH
more info...		6/2/202612:00pm to 1:15pmSamantha Pacella

Industrial Water Solutions 2026

June 8 - 10, 2026
McCormick Place (Chicago, Illinois)

Hosted by the Water Environment Federation
For more information and to register, click here: https://www.wef.org/events--education/conferences/iwsconference2026/
more info...		6/8/2026
-6/10/2026		8:00am to 8:00pm

The 23rd Annual IWEA Golf Outing will be on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park. This event is the largest fundraiser of the year for the IWEA Scholarship and Charitable Giving Fund. 

This is an excellent opportunity for members to get together and for businesses to market their company through hole sponsorship, interact with other professionals and meet potential clients.  

Options and pricing:
  • Foursome: $425
  • Single golfer: $110
  • Hole sponsorship: $250
 Learn more about IWEA Scholarship Programs here. 
more info...		6/9/20269:00am to 4:00pmDoug Armstrong

Sustainability Committee Webinar: Envision Case Studies and New Tools
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Noon to 1 p.m.
Zoom Webinar

This webinar will share a brief overview of the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) and the Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Framework, along with several case studies of verified projects that illustrate how Envision supports decision-making across the project lifecycle and helps project teams evaluate and improve environmental, social, and economic outcomes. The presentation will also highlight new tools and resources available to those using Envision and interested in sustainable infrastructure.

Speaker: Jennifer Ninete, Director of Research and Engagement, ISI

Hosted by IWEA's Sustainability Committee
Members $20 | Non-members $30
1 PDH/TCH

Zoom webinar link will be forwarded by separate email the morning of June 30.
more info...		6/30/202612:00pm to 1:00pmChris DeSilva

more info...		7/4/2026 

WEF: Collection Systems and Stormwater Conference

July 8 - 11, 2026
Oregon Convention Center (Portland, OR)

The Collection Systems & Stormwater Conference brings together the people responsible for keeping water moving, safely and sustainably, through our communities. From collection system operators and engineers to stormwater managers, regulators, and solution providers, this event is where the practical realities of wet weather, aging infrastructure, and climate-driven risk meet real-world solutions.

Hosted by the Water Environment Federation
For more information and to register, click here: https://www.wef.org/events--education/conferences/collectionsstormwater2026/
more info...		7/8/2026
-7/11/2026		8:00am to 8:00pm

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