LibGuides: Civil and Environmental Engineering Research Guide: Professional Associations

Professional Associations for Civil and Environmental Engineering

Professional associations are organizations that promote an occupation or industry by providing networking opportunities, workshops, and other support for current and aspiring workers. They often hold conferences where members present research and discuss industry trends. Some offer discounted student memberships, and conference presentations can help newcomers build experience in their field.

There are many professional associations for Civil and Environmental Engineering, and we’ve gathered links to a selection of these below.

The Boston Society of Civil Engineers (BSCES)
The BSCES was founded in 1848 and is the oldest engineering association in the U.S. It is affiliated with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
American Society for Civil Engineers
ASCE represents. more than 150,000 members of the civil engineering profession in 177 countries. The profession plans, designs, constructs, builds, and maintains society's "built environment". ASCE is involved in civil engineering conferences, continuing education, technical publications, standards, and programs.
National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Survey
The NCEES is the professional organization that provides licensing for engineers and surveyors. They administer the "Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and the "Principles & Practice of Engineering (PE) exam, and cover engineering licensure for 27 disciplines, including Environmental and Civil.
American Academy of Environmental Engineers & Scientists
The AAEES provides continuing education, publications, conferences, courses and news related to environmental engineers and scientists.
ASCE Student Chapters
Find a student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) to join.
AAEES Student Chapters
Start a student chapter of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers & Scientists (AAEES)!