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Specialty certification by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers (AAEE) began in 1955, but ASCE began its first specialty certification via the American Academy of Water Resources Engineers (AAWRE) and Civil Engineering Certification, Inc. (CEC) five years ago. Specialty certification is an important part of raising the bar in civil engineering practice. Specialty certification involves professional licensure, 30-plus hours of advanced courses beyond the bachelor’s degree, ethical practice, commitment to continuing education self-improvement and training, and at least ten years experience beyond the first engineering degree. To document the progress of water resources engineering specialty certification, this time-line history summary will detail the important steps leading through the fiveyear history to the approaching: “Founding 500 Members” goal. The advantages and value of engineering specialty certification become clearer with progress and time. Planning for an ASCE engineering specialty certification workshop is underway for engineering professionals, certification experts, attorneys, insurance executives, and other parties for the Reston, VA ASCE International Headquarters in mid-to-late 2009. AAWRE also is seeking entertaining and educational slogans for marketing and promoting engineering specialty certification. “The future of specialty certification is now!” is an example of a value slogan and showcases our goal of raising the bar in civil engineering. |
