The American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina (ACEC/NC) is the sole organization in North Carolina that represents the business interests of the engineering industry in our state. ACEC/NC also provides legislative advocacy for member companies and strives to build relationships between the private and public sectors of the engineering industry. Council members – more than 200 firms throughout the state – are engaged in a wide range of engineering projects that propel the economy and enhance and safeguard our state’s quality of life. These projects allow our citizens to drink clean water, enjoy a healthy life, take advantage of new technologies, and travel safely and efficiently.

Nationally, ACEC’s roots date back to 1909 when a loosely-organized group of engineers in private practice established the American Institute of Consulting Engineers (AICE), the forerunner of ACEC. Now ACEC is a federation of 51 state and regional councils representing the great breadth of America’s engineering industry.

ACEC/NC was founded in 1969. Today member firms employ more than 7,000 engineers, architects, land surveyors, scientists, and other specialists who are responsible for many millions of private and public projects annually.  Member firms range in size from a single registered professional engineer to corporations employing thousands of professionals.

Interested in becoming a Member? CLICK HERE for more information or contact Tia Jones at 919-781-7934 or via email at tjones@acecnc.org.

The purpose of ACEC/NC is to encourage and assist its members during practice of their profession in their efforts to:

·         Protect the public welfare.

·         Safeguard the ethical standards of the engineering profession.

·         Promote harmony, cooperation and mutual understanding among consulting engineers.

·         Cooperate with public bodies and other organizations in matters of common interest.

·         Promote the professional and economic welfare of its members.

·         Support and assist in the advancement of the science and practice of engineering.

·         Advise on enactment of state and federal legislation affecting the interests of engineers.