Registration is open for NSPECon26 in New York City, New York!
Volunteering at NSPE is a great opportunity to grow your professional network and connect with other leaders in the field.
Decisions at the ballot box influence policies that support engineering standards and public safety.Share Your Voice. Lend Your Wisdom. Lead.
Volunteers are at the heart of the NSPE community, essential to advancing our vision to ensure a world where the public can be confident that engineering decisions affecting their lives are made by qualified and ethically accountable professionals.
Diversity is key to these efforts. We believe that an inclusive community is a more creative, effective, and respected community. That’s why the varied perspectives NSPE volunteers bring are crucial in shaping the future of engineering.
At NSPE, every member has a role to play.
Be connected– Volunteering at NSPE is a great opportunity to grow your professional network and connect with other leaders in the field.
Show Support – Give back to the engineering community and show your support for the work of your professional society.
Make an Impact – No matter how and where you choose to engage, your service will make a positive impact on the engineering community.
Volunteer on your own time – There are many opportunities to engage, whether you have a little or a lot of time to give.
What opportunities are right for you?
Ready to get started and make a difference without making a long term commitment? There are several ways to get involved! Limited engagement opportunities listed below involve short-term or task-based volunteering with a minimal time commitment. Indicating your interest through the email provided will place you in the pool of members to be contacted when an opportunity arises.
Write an article for PE Magazine. Share your expertise and insights on industry trends, professional practice, education, ethics, leadership, licensure, public policy, engineering access and growth, and technology by serving as a guest writer for PE magazine. If interested, email [email protected].
Review annual conference presentation submissions. If interested, send an email to [email protected].
Meet with your elected officials (and their offices) as a constituent. Share professional or technical perspective as a licensed Professional Engineer on issues affecting public health, safety, and welfare. If interested, send an email to [email protected].
Provide subject matter expertise on engineering related policy issues as opportunities arise. If interested, identify your area(s) of expertise and send by email to [email protected].
Serve as a mentor for the Emerging Leaders Program. If interested, send an email to [email protected].
Serve as a mentor for a new professional or an engineering student. If interested, send an email to [email protected].
NSPE online community champion. Virtual opportunity to promote community and sharing of ideas through NSPE’s online channels. If interested, send an email to [email protected].
A great way to get involved with NSPE is to serve on a committee or task force. Serving on a committee or task force gives volunteers insight into the Society’s governance and leadership as well as opportunities for collaboration with national leaders from across the country.
Members will find many different opportunities to suit your interests.
The call for 2026–27 committee applications is now open.
Board of Directors
The NSPE Board of Directors govern the organization by setting the Society’s direction, ensuring necessary resources, and providing financial, legal, and operational oversight. The House of Delegates has sole authority to elect members of the NSPE Board.
Vice President - The Vice President serves four consecutive years. First as Vice President, then as President-Elect, President, and Immediate Past President. The position serve on the Board of Directors and on the House of Delegates (HoD). Nominees are reviewed by the Candidate Screening Committee and elected by the HoD.
The call for nominees for the NSPE 2026-27 Vice President is closed.
Director, Membership-at-Large – The Director, NSPE Membership-at-Large, serves a concurrent two-year term on both the NSPE Board of Directors and the NSPE House of Delegates (HoD) and is not eligible for re-election. Nominations for this position must be made by a sitting member of the HoD and require a majority vote of the HoD for election. The Director, Membership-at-Large is a volunteer who represents NSPE and the engineering profession to the public and to the membership.
Learn more about qualifications, time and financial commitments, and how to apply. (Note you must log in with your membership credentials to access this document). Nominations for the 2026-2028 Director, Membership-at-Large are due to the NSPE Secretary at [email protected] by 5 pm ET April 20, 2026.
Director, Regions
Each of the six (6) regional directors serves a two-year term as a voting member of the NSPE Board of Directors and and House of Delegates (HoD). Three regional directors rotate off the Board and HoD each year. Each region nominated its own Director in accordance with their regional policies. Directors are ratified by the (HoD)
NSPE is seeking nominees (one each) to fill the following Regional Director positions on the NSPE Board of Directors for the term July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2028.
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Director, North Central Region
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Director, Southeast Region
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Director, Western & Pacific Region
Interested persons should contact their Regional Leadership for more details on how to apply or contact [email protected]. Learn more about qualifications, time and financial commitments of Regional Directors.
Questions? Contact [email protected].
The NSPE House of Delegates is responsible for maintaining and approving amendments to the NSPE Bylaws, Code of Ethics and Professional Policies under which NSPE operates, as well as electing the NSPE officers and board.
Serving on the House of Delegates allows PEs to help shape the future of the organization, to network with leaders from across the country, and to participate in NSPE’s governance.
State delegates should be familiar with member needs within their state, interested in helping shape the direction of NSPE and willing to invest time and energy in advancing NSPE’s mission and fostering an effective partnership between state societies and national.
>> Learn more about the House of Delegates.
Interested persons should contact their State Society Leadership for more details on how to apply for consideration or contact [email protected].
The NSPE Candidate Screening Committee (CSC) supports and furthers the mission of NSPE by screening nominees for the Vice President and Treasurer positions, ensuring candidates are qualified to provide strong, focused, informed, dedicated, and committed leadership in these roles.
The CSC is chaired by the Immediate Past-President and membership consists of one representative from each of the regions. Only Licensed Members may sit on the committee.
Members who are interested in being considered for 2026–2027 service should contact their Regional Leadership. Questions? Contact [email protected]