Office Phone: 724-847-6717
reliljes@geneva.edu
reljdl@comcast.net
Disciplines/Field of Instruction
- Civil Engineering
- Structural Analysis and Design
- Environmental Engineering
Degrees Received
- M.S.C.E., 1972, Purdue University, West Lafayette
- B.S.C.E., 1970, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Courses Taught
- CIE 201 - Geomatics Engineering
- CIE 231 – Structural Analysis
- CIE 301 – Transportation Engineering
- CIE 333 – Reinforced Concrete Design
- CIE 352 – Water and Wastewater Treatment
- CIE 434 – Structural Steel Design
- EGR 102 – Computer-Aided Engineering
- EGR 211 – Solid Mechanics
Current Projects
- Engineer’s Devotional: Assembly of short commentaries on Scriptures and Biblical principles that could guide an engineer toward the goal of glorifying God.
- Bridges in Beaver County: Collection of photos, historical accounts, technical data, drawings, and unique features of past and present bridges located in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
- Coordinator for FE Exam Review Course: This is a non-credit course for junior and senior engineering majors to assist them in preparing for the FE Exam, which is the first of two exams involved in the process of becoming a registered professional engineer.
Awards & Distinctions Received
- Outstanding Professor of the Year, Pittsburgh Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers, 1995
- Engineer of the Year, Beaver County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers, 1996
- Excellence in Teaching, Geneva College, 1996
Affiliations, e.g., membership in professional organizations, etc.
- American Concrete Institute (ACI)
- American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- Association of Christian Design Professionals (ACDP)
- Water Environment Federation (WEF)
Miscellaneous, e.g., hobbies, sports, personal info, etc.
- Hobbies: Home remodeling, listening to classical music, watching classic movies, hiking
