•  An association engineered to represent your interests in the halls of state government.

•  Represents the industry before the Pennsylvania General Assembly, including the review of proposed legislation and member developed legislative initiatives.

•  A partnership with state departments and agencies as rules, regulations, and contracting principles are developed and implemented.

•  An association to keep you informed.

•  On ACEC/PA's website you can find project announcements, consultant selections and information about programs and events.

•  An association with programs to help your bottom line and provide employee benefits.

•  Through ACEC, you may save money on workers' compensation, property, liability (excluding professional liability), and auto insurance. Affordable life insurance, disability income benefits, comprehensive medical, dental and visual care can be tailored to meet your firm and your employees needs. A retirement plan can be designed exclusively for you.

•  An association to increase your visibility with current and potential clients.

•  ACEC/PA's website provides information to potential clients about your firm and can provide a direct link to your website.

•  ACEC/PA's Diamond Awards for Engineering Excellence and Client of Distinction Award annually recognize engineering firms and their clients for the outstanding contribution of Pennsylvania consulting engineers to the enhancement of the social and economic welfare of the Commonwealth.

•  An association where your problems and concerns are our problems and concerns.

•  With more than 30 active committees and sub-committees, your problems and concerns can become the association's problems and concerns. These committees provide the studies, deliberations, and recommendations for solutions to your problems and those of other member firms. Committee service leads to the success of the association and contributes to the value of your membership.

•  ACEC/PA sponsors workshops and seminars with state agencies to build relationships to address your problems and concerns.

•  An association where you can meet other firm principals and participate in business education programs

•  ACEC/PA's Annual Meeting provides networking and educational opportunities in all aspects of engineering firm business management.

•  At Chapter meetings in eastern, central and western Pennsylvania , you will meet with other firm principals to discuss problems and develop lasting firm relationships.

•  ACEC/PA educational programs are presented on marketing, public relations, financial management, and human resources.

Member Firm
Application (pdf file)

A member firm shall be
an independent firm engaged in the private practice of engineering or land surveying; and maintain and have established offices for the private practice of engineering, land surveying or architecture and engineering, provided the engineering practice of an a/e firm represents no less than 25% of the total practice, and the firm operates as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation, provided the engineering activities are controlled by individuals or officers who are licensed professional engineers or the land surveying activities are controlled by individuals or officers who are licensed professional land surveyors under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and have no commercial, sales or contract interests or other affiliations which cause a conflict of interest with an independent practice of engineering or land surveying.
ACEC Membership
Member firms are automatically (and must be) members of the American Council of Engineering Companies, provided that all rights or obligations of such membership shall be exercised only through ACEC/PA.

(Additional membership requirements are
 printed with the Application.)

Associate Member Firm
Application (pdf file)

An Associate Member Firm shall be
an independent firm engaged in private practice to provide professional services of a scientific and technical nature that are complementary to the services provided by Member Firms; and not include firms eligible for membership in the Association as a Member Firm.

(Additional membership requirements are
 printed with the Application.)

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Affiliate Member Firm
Application (pdf file)

An Affiliate Member Firm shall be
limited to those sole proprietors, firms, parent firms, branch offices, divisions, subsidiaries, and/or organizations that support the goals of ACEC/PA and provide professional services used in the internal operation (but not specified by) Member Firms or Associate Member Firms and not be eligible for ACEC/PA membership as a “Member Firm”  or "Associate Member Firm" and shall not be eligible to vote on ACEC/PA business, hold office in ACEC/PA nor serve as chair of a ACEC/PA committee.

(Additional membership requirements are
 printed with the Application.)

Supplier Member Firm
Application (pdf file)

A Supplier Member Firm shall be
limited to those sole proprietors, firms, parent firms, branch offices, divisions, subsidiaries, and/or organizations that support the goals of ACEC/PA and provide products used in the internal operation (but not specified by) Member Firms or Associate Member Firms. and not be eligible for ACEC/PA membership as a “Member Firm” or "Associate Member Firm" and shall not be eligible to vote on ACEC/PA business, hold office in ACEC/PA nor serve as chair of a ACEC/PA committee.

(Additional membership requirements are
 printed with the Application.)