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Charles River Clean-Up 2022

Team Tata & Howard joined 3,000+ volunteers participating in the 23rd Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup! It was a beautiful Saturday to get out of the house and lend a helping hand to Mother Nature!

Our team picked, tugged, lugged, and hauled away litter around the Upper Falls Playground. We even made a new friend, neighbor Barry Soroka, who lives close to the park; looking forward to seeing you next year, Barry!

Location: Upper Falls Playground, Newton Upper Falls, MA

Scholarships In Motion

TATA & HOWARD, INC. (T&H), founded in 1992, is a 100% employee-owned water, wastewater, and stormwater services engineering firm. We are dedicated to consistently delivering the highest quality and innovative engineering solutions in the water environment.

As an industry leader in the Northeast, we believe the key to quality engineers for the future begins with education. Together with industry associations, high schools, and colleges, we demonstrate that belief through our scholarship programs. T&H scholarships recognize outstanding, graduating high school seniors who maintained an overall GPA of at least 3.0, excel in math or science, and will be enrolled full-time at a college majoring in engineering.

To learn how you can apply for consideration, check out our current programs.

Patrick S. O’Neale, P.E. Engineering Scholarship Award
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Donald J. Tata Engineering
Scholarship Award
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Donald J. Tata Engineering
Scholarship Award
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Donald J. Tata Engineering Scholarships

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Donald J. Tata Engineering Scholarship Awarded to Marlborough and Natick High School Seniors

TATA & HOWARD, INC. announced it’s 2018 Donald J. Tata Engineering Scholarship winners.  Graduating seniors from Marlborough High School, Igor De Moraes and Amanda Vilensky; and seniors from Natick High School, Kevin Zheng and Rebecca McCue, each received the $1,000 scholarship sponsored by TATA & HOWARD, INC. and the Tata family. Learn more

TATA & HOWARD, INC. Announces Paul E. Cote Engineering Scholarship Nomination, Jared Hamilton.

Jared Hamilton, an A.P. Scholar, graduated from Ellsworth High School with high honors and is a recent graduate of the University of Maine, B.S. in Civil Engineering, with a dual concentration in water resources and structural design.  Jared recently passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exams (F.E.). He is a member of the Maine Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and a past member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

Jared commented on his “Greatest of All Time” (G.O.A.T.) engineering experience – while observing the construction of a substation as an intern – “I could see the foundations, forms, rebar, etc. and I knew then I had chosen the right career path.” Jared recently took a full-time position with an engineering company in Maine, setting his goal to obtain engineering knowledge through hands-on experience. – Jared, the TATA & HOWARD team congratulates you and wishes you much success!

Patrick S. O’Neale, P.E. Scholarship

Patrick S. O’Neale, P.E. Engineering Scholarship Award

Tata & Howard, Inc. is pleased to co-sponsor the Patrick S. O’Neale, P.E. Engineering Scholarship Award through the Massachusetts Water Works Association (MWWA).

Patrick had a passion for quality control, quality assurance, and the development and protection of Massachusetts water supply and water infrastructure. He held a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Southeastern Massachusetts University and served as president of MWWA. His twenty-year career at Tata & Howard, Inc. served in many leadership roles, with his final position as Sr. Vice President. 

This award is open to students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering at an accredited academic institution in the United States,  with preference given to those candidates whose programs of study are related to waterworks practice. 

Click here to learn more about applying for the O’Neale Scholarship Application through MWWA. Deadline: June 1st of each year. 

Donations, if you wish to donate to this fund, please click here.  

A Few Projects Patrick Contributed to:
T&H- Falmouth Holds Dedication Ceremony for New Long Pond Water Filtration Facility
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Meet Joseph Diaz – our first Awardee

Joseph Diaz
Merrimack College
Civil Engineering | 2022
Joseph is pursuing his master’s degree in engineering management. Scholarships In Motion – check out our interview with Joseph.

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7 Tips to Attract and Retain Top Engineering Talent

 

Businessman Choosing the right person

All companies want to retain the most talented engineers, but not all companies are successful. Attracting and retaining top engineering talent requires targeted effort, but is well worth the investment. Firms that build a strong team of talented engineers are able to offer their clients a stable and cohesive team that provides continuity on projects while maintaining a positive and supportive office culture.

1: Treat your employees well — they have the potential to be your best recruiters

Being honest, respectful, and supportive of your staff is not only the right thing to do, it is also an exceptional recruiting strategy. Employees that feel valued and enjoy their work will naturally promote the brand to friends and colleagues. If your employees are not actively referring friends, then it may be time to take a serious look at the company culture.

2: Mentor

The highest performers continuously strive for success, and actively seek mentors or leaders who will help them reach their lofty goals. Mentors should be supportive and encourage growth while providing leadership and expert advice, eventually allowing top talent to take on more ownership of projects.

Yellow adhesive note on blue desk with "I love my job" words and and notebook.

3: Sell your company — to prospects, that is!

Prospects have always been expected to sell themselves to potential employers; in today’s market, it is even more important that companies sell themselves to prospects. The candidates who walk through your door will be the people who are managing projects, conversing with clients, and handling complex engineering challenges — basically, helping the company run. By sharing information about your company’s current market share, anticipated expansion, and long-term goals, you are essentially showing prospects that the company is viable and positioned for long-term growth.

4: Fastidiously maintain your reputation

Having a good reputation is one of the keys to retaining both clients and employees, and to attracting new talent. There is nothing more important than maintaining integrity and honesty in every aspect of the business, from clients to employees to projects. Word spreads fast in the engineering community, and you want to ensure that word is overwhelmingly positive.

5: Don’t fake it

In other words, don’t get carried away. If you mislead prospects or the media about the culture of your company, it won’t take long for new employees to catch on! Highlight the positives about your company, but always keep it real. Otherwise, you run the risk of fostering low morale and high attrition.

6: Ask for — and really listen to — their input

No two employees are alike, so why should their incentives be the same? One employee may be driven by a potential bonus while another may simply want more time with family. Others are driven by challenging projects that increase their knowledge base.  By getting to really know your employees and what makes them tick, you will be better able to keep them happy — and keep them with the company.

Engineer Mike Kaczowka from our Marlborough, MA office enjoys a mid-day mocha latte from our gourmet espresso and coffee machine
Engineer Mike Kaczowka from our Marlborough, MA office enjoys a mid-day mocha latte from our gourmet espresso and coffee machine

7: Best-in-class benefits

This one goes without saying: top talent wants top benefits. Benefits include generous vacation and holiday time, flexible hours and the ability to telecommute when needed, attractive retirement plans, complimentary coffee and food, paid certifications, ongoing training, a comfortable and positive work environment, excellent health insurance including dental insurance and, of course, a competitive salary.