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Geological Engineers to Help Find Homer’s Ithaca A Dutch-based geological engineering company is taking the lead in finding the island of Ithaca, homeland of Homer’s legendary hero Ulysses. It has long been thought that the island of Ithaki in the Ionian Sea was the island Homer used as a setting for the epic poem “The Odyssey,” in which the king Ulysses—in Greek, Odysseus—makes a perilous 10-year journey home from the Trojan War. Some experts believe that the Ithaca of Homer’s time is no longer a separate island, having become attached to the island of Kefallonia through rock displacement caused by earthquakes. The theory could explain inconsistencies between Ithaki and Homer’s description of Odysseus’ island. Fugro Group, an engineering services company, plans to use high-tech surveying equipment normally used in oil-and-gas exploration for the Ithaca project. The project is due to start this summer and last about three years. “The technology will be very varied, and that attracted Fugro to this,” said Steve Thompson, director of air- borne survey at Fugro. “It’s unusual to be faced with a problem where you can apply the broad range of services that we have.” “We’re all secretly hoping the thesis is true,” he added. “But we are approaching this in a very scientific way.” Thompson said the company would sink sensors into bore holes and likely follow up with sonar analysis of the seabed, as well as use material detectors that dangle from a helicopter and undersea sensors dragged through the water by ship. CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE WilsonMiller, Inc., a leading innovator in land stewardship, community development, and public infrastructure throughout Florida, is in the midst of an aggressive expansion plan. Currently ranked 57th on the Zweig Letter “Hot Firm” list and 145th among ENR’s “Top 500 Design Firms, we are seeking future leaders to experience long-term growth with our dynamic firm. Opportunities are available at WilsonMiller for experienced professionals in a variety of fields to plan, design, and direct large-scale land development projects from inception to completion. Responsibilities and duties include supervision and oversight of engineering studies, design and plan production, budgeting, invoicing, correspondence, and marketing-related activities such as proposals and client relations. What You Need Requirements include a minimum of six years experience in design and permitting, a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited school, and current Florida P.E. certification Who We Are or the ability to acquire certification within six months. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required to build relationships with clients, and strong interpersonal skills are needed to manage and coordinate project team members. What We Offer At WilsonMiller, you will enjoy opportunity and incentives, progress and diversity, and a work environment conducive to professional and personal growth. WilsonMiller offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. For additional information and confidential consideration, contact: Kristi Kamer kristikamer@wilsonmiller.com • 866-894-5766 What We Need MaY / JUne 2007 enGIneeRInG Inc.

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