Transportation Infrastructure

Career Planning Workshop

2026 APC Spring Conference

Nittany Lion Inn / State College, PA
May 1, 2026

Meet and learn from Industry Leaders of Pennsylvania’s Bridge and Highway infrastructure during the Career Planning Workshop at APC’s Spring Conference.

Free to Attend / Lunch Included

  • Explore careers in highway and bridge construction
  • Hear from Industry Pros about real projects & career journeys

QUESTIONS:
Contact Aaron Hoover, ahoover@paconstructors.org for more information.

Where

The Nittany Lion Inn

200 W Park Ave
State College, PA 16803

When

May 1,2026

10:00AM-2:30PM

Where

The Nittany Lion Inn

200 W Park Ave
State College, PA 16803

When

May 1,2026

10:00AM-2:30PM

Schedule

10:00Am

Check-in

10:30am

Innovation and Technology within Work Zones

  • Prof. Sean Brennan, Ph.D. , Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
    Director of the Intelligent Vehicles and Systems Research Group at Larson Institute

This presentation will go over what work and research the Larson Institute has done and is continuing to do for Safety within the work zones of construction projects.  Also, discussion on how incorporating innovative use of connected devices for roadside networking systems can help with providing data to mapping systems used by drivers daily.  

  • Work zone safety systems that “work” with autonomous and connected vehicles
  • Using connected devices alongside vehicles or near-road infrastructure to monitor long-term near-road conditions
  • Safety data collection 

11:15Am

Find what you love: love what you do: A Career Journey
  • Sebastian Lobo-Guerrero, AGES, Inc.
This presentation centers on lessons learned at different career stages, offering insights into how passion and purpose shape professional growth. Attendees will explore the importance of balancing technical expertise, project management, and business development—while embracing empathetic leadership, communication, mentorship, and continuous professional development as cornerstones of long-term success.

12:00pm

Career Showcase Lunch & Network

  • Welcome Remarks

1:00-2:30PM

Career Exploration
  • 1:00pm – Introductions of Panelists
  • 1:20pm – Industry panel Discussion
  • 2:00pm – Networking with Industry

Schedule

10:00Am

Check-in

10:30am

Innovation and Technology within Work Zones

  • Prof. Sean Brennan, Ph.D. , Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
    Director of the Intelligent Vehicles and Systems Research Group at Larson Institute

This presentation will go over what work and research the Larson Institute has done and is continuing to do for Safety within the work zones of construction projects.  Also, discussion on how incorporating innovative use of connected devices for roadside networking systems can help with providing data to mapping systems used by drivers daily.

  • Work zone safety systems that “work” with autonomous and connected vehicles
  • Using connected devices alongside vehicles or near-road infrastructure to monitor long-term near-road conditions
  • Safety data collection

11:15Am

Find what you love: love what you do: A Career Journey
  • Sebastian Lobo-Guerrero, AGES, Inc.

This presentation centers on lessons learned at different career stages, offering insights into how passion and purpose shape professional growth. Attendees will explore the importance of balancing technical expertise, project management, and business development—while embracing empathetic leadership, communication, mentorship, and continuous professional development as cornerstones of long-term success.

12:00pm

Career Showcase Lunch & Network

  • Welcome Remarks

1:00-2:30PM

Career Exploration
  • 1:00pm – Introductions of Panelists
  • 1:20pm – Industry panel Discussion
  • 2:00pm – Networking with Industry

Panelists

Anthony Dougherty, P.E

Anthony Dougherty, P.E

Vice President – Traffic Planning and Design, Inc.

Anthony (Tony) Dougherty, PE, is Vice President at TPD and founder of the firm’s Construction Services Department. Over his 30+ year career, he has advanced TPD’s technical reputation, serves on the ENR Top 400 firm’s Board of Directors, and built expertise spanning roadway design, construction services, project management, mentorship, and safety advocacy. Tony is deeply involved in industry advocacy with ACEC/PA, where he is Secretary of the Board of Directors, as well as previously serving as chair of the Safety Task Force and Construction Services Committee. He also serves on the APC Safety Committee. Tony was the 2024 PSPE Engineer of the year and a 2025 Infrastructure Honoree by City & State Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University (BSCE) and received his MSCE from Villanova University.
Sheila Hromadik

Sheila Hromadik

Engineer Project Manager 3 – Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

Sheila, a proud graduate of Penn State University, brings over eight years of experience to the transportation sector. After obtaining her B.S. in Civil Engineering in 2017, she began her career in construction inspection within the private sector. In 2018, Sheila transitioned to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), where she honed her skills as a Maintenance Bridge Engineer before advancing to the role of Construction Manager, overseeing numerous projects in District 8. By 2024, Sheila brought her talents to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) as a Construction Project Manager 3, where she now leads a variety of construction initiatives. Interestingly, before starting her engineering journey, Sheila was an elementary school teacher, and she now enjoys blending her educational background with her engineering expertise.

Shanae Duncan

Shanae Duncan

Equipment Operator 1, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

Shanae Duncan has experience supporting roadway safety, maintenance, and traffic operations with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. She currently serves as an Equipment Operator, where she supports highway maintenance, traffic control operations, snow and ice removal, roadway repairs, and emergency roadway response that help keep one of Pennsylvania’s most vital transportation systems safe and operational. Shanae began her career with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in 2014 as a Toll Collector before advancing to the Maintenance Department as a Tunnel Guard and later to her current role as an Equipment Operator. Through these roles she has gained extensive hands-on experience maintaining roadways and supporting safe travel for motorists across the Turnpike system. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Dynamics from Chestnut Hill College, graduating magna cum laude, and an Associate of Arts in Psychology from Manor College. In her spare time, she enjoys Playing pickleball and volunteering for organizations and most of all spending time with her daughter.

Paul Boggs

Paul Boggs

Project Director, Trumbull Corporation

Paul attended Penn State University and received an AS degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and a BS in Structural Design and Construction Technology. He is a registered Engineer in Training. After Paul graduated from Penn State, he was hired as a field engineer / estimator for Kiewit Construction Co. While at Kiewit, he worked on a major bridge rehabilitation project in Baltimore. Paul returned to Pittsburgh and began his career with Trumbull Corporation in 1997. While at Trumbull, Paul has held positions as an estimator, field engineer, project superintendent, project engineer, senior project engineer, project manager, business development manager, senior project manager and most recently project director. As a project director, Paul oversees the construction and administration of complex transportation projects including the I-80/I-99 Bellefonte Interchange.
Caleb J. Meighen

Caleb J. Meighen

Senior Civil Engineering Supervisor - PA Department of Transportation, District 2-0

Bio coming soon.