Serving New Jersey and Surrounding Areas
Buck, Seifert and Jost, Inc. (BS&J) was retained by the Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut (AWC) for Design, Bid, and Construction Management Services for the replacement of the Bargh Culvert located in Stamford, Connecticut. Demolition of the existing culvert and access road, installation of a new culvert and access road, and new ductile iron piping… Continue Reading
June 4, 2024, marked a milestone in BS&J history as Jonelle “Joni” von Autenried, P.E. retired on her 40th Anniversary from the BS&J family. Graduating two years prior from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Joni joined BS&J in 1984 when Ronald Reagan was President, and the original Ghostbusters was the #1 movie of the year. Joni’s passion… Continue Reading
The staff at Buck, Seifert and Jost spent an enjoyable night out with their families attending the company’s annual gathering at the NY Boulder’s Clover Stadium in Pomona, New York. The event was a great way to step away from the office, have a relaxing time, meet with old friends, make some new friends, and… Continue Reading
Buck, Seifert & Jost (BS&J), dba BS&J Engineers, P.C. was retained by Veolia Water New York (VWNY) to provide Engineering Design Services for the installation of a pitless booster pump and regulator vault for a pressure district located in Ramapo, New York. The regulator vault was constructed in 2023 and the pitless booster pump was… Continue Reading
Buck, Seifert & Jost, Inc., d.b.a. BS&J Engineers, P.C. (BS&J) was retained by Veolia Water New York, Inc. (VWNY) to assist with the design, permitting, and construction services for the installation of an active tank mixer in a 1.5-million-gallon Ground Storage Tank near Valley Cottage, NY. The project was completed in Winter, 2023.
Advancing the high standards of performance upon which BS&J has built its reputation since its founding in 1904 by Nicholas S. Hill, Jr., a pioneer in the field of waterworks and sanitary engineering, we are pleased to announce the following promotions in the image on the left. They have the continuing support of Ron and… Continue Reading
Engineering design and permitting efforts continue for improvements to the lower pumping station at Western Reservoir. Improvements include increased pumping capacity, variable frequency drives, and standby power.
BS&J is providing design, permitting, and engineering services during construction for several groundwater well locations requiring treatment for the removal of polyfluoroalkyl substances – known as PFAS. Several temporary treatment systems have been installed. Construction of the permanent systems will begin in 2023.
Buck, Seifert & Jost, Inc. was retained to evaluate, plan, and develop a conceptual design to replace the Ramapo Valley Wellfield (RVWF) Pump Station (PS) 4.16KV switchgear and pump control equipment due to age, increasing difficulty to obtain parts, and the increased safety features offered by the electrical equipment manufacturers. A conceptual design was completed… Continue Reading
Working together with Aquarion and Hazen and Sawyer (Hazen), BS&J reviewed 30% Design Documents including drawings, major equipment specifications, and the preliminary design report. A touchpoint list and short list of comments were prepared for consideration by Aquarion and Hazen including the evaluation of electrical options, consideration of phases/ stages of construction, available treatment processes… Continue Reading