CEC Events & Announcements

Following the high interest from the 2026 EWRI Congress, all candidates are eligible for a limited-time 25% discount on the application fee for the Board-Certified Water Resources Engineer (BC.WRE) certification!

The BC.WRE credential demonstrates your advanced knowledge and expertise that set you apart in the water resources engineering profession.

Benefits of Water Resources Engineering Board Certification:

• Recognizes leaders in water resources engineering.
• Widely respected by clients, employers, peers, and the public.
• Demonstrates expertise in specific areas of water resources engineering and a commitment to staying up to date with new technology.
• Reflects a strong dedication to professionalism, ethics, and continuous professional development.
• Board-certified individuals may qualify for an additional discount on liability insurance through ASCE, saving 5 to 7.5%.

Apply now to take advantage of this offer!
Use discount code EWRBCE25. Valid through June 26, 2026.

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.

Limited time offer 
Limited-time 25% discount on application fees for the Board-Certified Coastal, Ocean, Port, & Navigation Engineer certifications! Use code ICCE25 by July 17, 2026.

CEC and the Utility Engineering and Surveying Certification Board (UESCB) are hosting a special session on the new UESCB certifications at the UESI 2026 Pipelines Conference! Join us!

This special session will cover the benefits of the Board-Certified Pipeline Engineer-Water (BC.PLW) and the new Board-Certified Project Utility Engineer (BC.PUE) and Civil Engineer, Certified (CE-C) certification credentials.

Attendees will gain insight into:

• Eligibility requirements and the process for applying for the certifications.
• How certification elevates your career development and industry standards.
• The collaborative roles of UESI, UESCB, and CEC in credential development.
• Future certification programs currently under discussion with UESI and CEC.

August 3, 2026

1:30 - 2:30 pm 

Huntington Convention Center
Room TBD

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. Click here to learn about upcoming PIANC events.