Membership Information

This class of membership is only available to a business with one or more licensed or registered principals, engaged in the independent practice of engineering, surveying, architecture, or other related scientific professions. At least one person holds a Certificate of Authorization from the State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Architectural Engineer, Land Surveyors and Geologists. A Professional Engineer (PE) is an individual licensed by the State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists whom:

Applies mathematical and physical sciences in the design of public or private buildings, structures, machines, equipment, processes, works or engineering systems;

Consults, investigates, evaluates, conducts engineering surveys, performs construction management, planning and inspection of public or private buildings, structures, machines, equipment, processes, works or engineering systems; and

Performs acts and services related to engineering such as municipal planning, teaching, construction, maintenance and research.
Such an organization may be a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or a division or subsidiary of a private, non-engineering company. All Member Firms must maintain simultaneous membership in ACEC/PA's national affiliate, the American Council of Engineering Companies.

The State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists regulates the practice, licensure and registration of engineers, land surveyors and geologists in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in order to safeguard life, health and property and promote the general welfare.

For questions on your professional license, contact the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists directly at:

P.O. Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649
Tel: (717) 783-7049

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This class of membership is available to a business organization that supports the goals of ACEC/PA and provides professional services of a scientific and technical nature that are complementary to the services provided by Member Companies and are contracted to performs tasks associated with the practice of engineering. 

Business organizations that provide professional services or products used in the internal operation of Member Companies such as attorneys, insurance brokers, bankers, accountants, management consultants, computer and software vendors and blueprint/reproduction companies are also eligible for membership.

Only firms that are not eligible for membership as a Member Firm (i.e., firms that do not hold a Certificate of Authorization from the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors) are eligible to become Affiliate Member Firms. Principals of Affiliate Member Firms shall not be eligible to vote, hold office nor serve as chair of a standing committee.