CEC Events & Announcements

October 27, 2026 - 1:00 PM EDT (virtual)

Join us for an engaging free ASCE eLearning webinar hosted by CEC and Civil Engineer Certified Administrative Unit (CECAU) on October 27 from 1pm-2pm EDT. This session will explore the benefits of becoming a Civil Engineer, Certified (CE-C) professional — a distinction that demonstrates your attainment of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge, leadership, and commitment to advancing the civil engineering profession.

Learn how the CE-C credential can:
•  Demonstrate verified competence and professional achievement
•  Differentiate yourself within the civil engineering profession
•  Build credibility with employers, clients, and colleagues
•  Showcase a commitment to continued professional growth and excellence

Speakers include CECAU Chair Andrew Cairns, P.E., BC.PE, PMP, M.ASCE and CEC Director Jennifer Hofmann, PMP, M.ASCE.

Starting in October, all CEC Board Certified Engineers will be asked to recertify to continue showcasing their expertise and commitment to excellence in civil engineering through their credential. Look for emails from [email protected] with personalized instructions to complete your 2027 recertification! Remember, your 2027 Recertification is due by December 31.

All board-certified engineers must recertify annually by paying the designated fee, maintaining a valid professional engineering license, attesting to adherence to the ASCE Code of Ethics, and completing the necessary continuing professional development hours (PDHs). For questions on how to recertify your board-certified credential, contact us at [email protected]

On March 23, 2026, CEC and the Academy of Coastal, Ocean, Port & Navigation Engineers (ACOPNE) formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Coastal Zone Foundation (CZF) to advance professional practice standards in coastal engineering. Under the agreement, ACOPNE will recognize CZF’s Coastal Engineering Certificate (CPP) program for up to 2.5 hours of postgraduate education toward certification requirements for the Board-Certified Coastal Engineer or Board-Certified Navigation Engineer credentials. ACOPNE and CZF will collaborate to expand the number of board-certified coastal and navigation engineers and CPP certificate holders.

The ACOPNE also approved to endorse the ASCE-COPRI’s Port Engineer certificate program to count toward the educational requirements for the Board-Certified Port Engineer (BC.PE) certification. The ACOPNE will recognize up to 30 postgraduate education credit hours toward requirements for the BC.PE credential.

CEC and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have signed a global agreement covering all CEC board certifications. This partnership focuses on technical excellence and collaboration in education, policy, and workforce development, aiming to certify 5,000 new engineers over the next 20 years to meet critical infrastructure needs.

USACE will also cover certification fees for its engineers, highlighting the importance of board certification. The organizations will explore further collaboration on new products, services, and educational opportunities.

“USACE is proud to formalize this partnership with CEC,” said Pete G. Perez, P.E., SES, USACE Chief of Engineering and Construction. “Together, we will empower our engineering workforce and strengthen our commitment to excellence.”

Through CEC and PIANC’s collaborative agreement signed in July 2024, we have established support and mutual recognition to promote cooperation and a shared commitment to advancing the profession. Learn more about upcoming PIANC events.