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Young Engineers Award Recognition Dinner on 20-February-2012 6:00 PM

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Young Engineers Award Recognition Dinner
Start Date: 20-February-2012 6:00 PM
End Time: 20-February-2012 9:00 PM
Location: Treebeard's, Houston, TX
Event Details:

6:00 PM-Social

7:00PM-Dinner

Treebeard's

315 Travis

Houston, TX

Outstanding Engineering Student Recognition Luncheon on 21-February-2012 11:30 AM

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:30:00 GMT

Outstanding Engineering Student Recognition Luncheon
Start Date: 21-February-2012 11:30 AM
End Time: 21-February-2012 1:00 PM
Location: UH Hilton

UH Hilton

Engineer of the Year Banquet on 23-February-2012 6:00 PM

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Engineer of the Year Banquet
Start Date: 23-February-2012 6:00 PM
End Time: 23-February-2012 9:30 PM
Location: Union Station, Minute Maid Park

Union Station, Minute Maid Park

76th Annual Meeting and Conference on 20-June-2012 8:00 AM

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:00:00 GMT

76th Annual Meeting and Conference
Start Date: 20-June-2012 8:00 AM
End Time: 22-June-2012 1:30 PM
Location: TBD, Beaumont, Texas
Event Details:

The 76th Annual Meeting and Conference will be held June 20-22, 2012 in Beaumont Texas.

TBD

Reminder-TSPE Meeting Tomorrow 1/10/12

Megan Siercks - noemail@tspehouston.org — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:28:50 GMT

Hello [firstname],

There is still time to register for tomorrow's lunch meeting, Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

Click Here!

TSPE’s efforts with the 82nd Legislative Session again proved to be a lot of work, and again, we had a lot of successes for PEs. While we have all been kept informed on the progress made during the session regarding issues related very closely to our profession such as preserving QBS, encroachments into our scope of practice, dam safety and the architecture/engineering scope of practice dispute, there were many other bills passed that impact our business in the construction industry.

At our January lunch meeting we are pleased to have Mr. Mitch Milby and Mr. Robert Miklos review many new bills that will impact our work in the construction industry and our business operations.Mr. Milby is an experienced trial attorney who works in the construction law field, and Mr. Miklos is a former state legislator who can provide an insider’s view of the legislative process. Please come welcome Mr. Milby and Mr. Miklos as they discuss what other matters we need to know about from the 82nd Texas Legislative Session and what we might see in the next session.

The program will start promptly at 12:00PM.

TSPE Greater Houston Chapter Membership Meeting

Tuesday, January 10, 2012; 11:30AM

Location: HESS

Speakers: Mitchell S. Milby, Esq.; Robert Miklos

Topic: What Else You Need to Know from the 82^nd Texas Legislative Session

9-January-2012 8:28 AM

Update-January Monthly Meeting Speaker Announced!

Megan Siercks - noemail@tspehouston.org — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:21:37 GMT

Hello [firstname],

At our January lunch meeting we are pleased to have Mr. Mitch Milby review many new bills that will impact our work in the construction industry and our business operations. Please come welcome Mr. Milby as he informs us what other matters we need to know about from the 82^nd Texas Legislative Session, and what we might see in the next session.

The program will start promptly at 12:00PM.

TSPE Greater Houston Chapter Membership Meeting

Tuesday, January 10, 2012; 11:30AM

Location: HESS

Speaker: Mitchell S. Milby, Esq.

Topic: What Else You Need to Know from the 82^nd Texas Legislative Session

Speaker Bio:

Mitchell S. Milby, Esq. is a partner in the Dallas based law firm of Milby, PLLC. An accomplished trial attorney and trusted advisor for over a decade, Mitchell focuses his practice in business law, including entity formation, business negotiations and contract drafting, and trial work. He has represented foreign and domestic corporations, Dallas-area businesses, municipal government, and individuals. He has tried over 80 cases to verdict during his career so he has a unique perspective of the final interpretation of law. Mitchell is a legal correspondent for the Engineering News Record and has been a regular contributor to the AIA magazine.

5-January-2012 9:21 AM

[firstname], TSPE Holiday Party, December 13, 2011

Megan Siercks - noemail@tspehouston.org — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:19:24 GMT

Hello [firstname],

A big thank you to all the members who were able to respond with their preliminary RSVP! That allowed us to reserve Tuesday, December 13, 2011 as the date for the party. We will be celebrating the holidays at the Post Oak Grill located in the Galleria at 6:00PM.

In addition to the fabulous food, the socializing and mingling time, we will be collecting toys for the Toys for Tots program. If interested in participating, please bring a new, unwrapped, non-violent toy to the party.

Online registration for the holiday party is now available! CLICK HERE

Please register online, even if you responded with a preliminary RSVP. To receive the member couple’s pricing, only one person needs to be a TSPE member. When registering a couple, please indicate the second person's name in the comment field. You do not need to register the second person separately.

If you have any questions please contact Edwin Friedrichs or Megan Siercks:

Edwin 713-630-7351; efriedrichs@walterpmoore.com

Megan 713-630-7481; msiercks@walterpmoore.com

We look forward to seeing everyone on December 13th!

28-November-2011 6:19 PM

[firstname], TSPE Holiday Party

Megan Siercks - noemail@tspehouston.org — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:23:23 GMT

Hello [firstname],

The holidays are quickly approaching as we continue to plan our holiday party. Currently we are considering Tuesday, December 13 as the date of our party. We will have wonderful food available and lots of time to socialize and mingle in the beautiful Wine Room at the Post Oak Grill located in the Galleria area.

To ensure that we will have ample space available, we are asking our members to respond with a preliminarily RVSP. This is not a formal commitment, more of an inital head count, so please let us know if you are interested in attending this event by calling or emailing Edwin Friedrichs or Megan Siercks. Please indicate the number of potential attendees when calling or emailing. A formal invitation and on-line registration opportunity will be sent out in coming weeks.

Edwin 713-630-7351; efriedrichs@walterpmoore.com

Megan 713-630-7481; msiercks@walterpmoore.com

9-November-2011 4:23 PM

Reminder-TSPE November Meeting next week!

Megan Siercks - noemail@tspehouston.org — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:44:20 GMT

Hello [firstname],

Reminder! the TSPE Meeting is next Tuesday, November 8, 2011!

A critical part of the Mission of TSPE is to promote the establishment and preservation of ethical conduct and practice by members of the profession. To achieve these goals, we must all stay current on the roles and responsibilities of professional engineers.

The TSPE Greater Houston Chapter is pleased to present TBPE Board Member Lamberto “Bobby” Balli, P.E., who will present a program on current rules and regulations regarding professional ethics at the November monthly luncheon. His presentation will include real life examples relating to these topics. This program will be at least one hour in length and will provide the minimum 1 PDH required per renewal period for professional license renewal relating to the area of professional ethics, roles and responsibilities of professional engineering as described in 137.17(c) of the Texas Engineering Practice Act and Rules. Please join us for an informative, interesting, and fun look at current issues related to the engineering profession.

Engineering Ethics

November 8, 2011, 11:30AM

Location: HESS

Speaker: Bobby Balli

Register HERE

Please note the starting time for lunch will be at 11:30am so please plan to arrive at 11:15am. The program will start promptly at 12:00PM.

Be sure to forward this email to any colleagues who may need their Ethics PDH! This is a great opportunity to update your knowledge for current ethical challenges.

The November monthly meeting is next Tuesday, November 8, 2011. Come to Hess and earn your ethics PDH by listening to a special engineering ethics presention given by Bobby Balli.

A special door prize will be given away to one attendee:

Engineering Ethics Book

Engineering Ethics – Concepts, Viewpoints, Cases and Codes

A 372-page engineering ethics reference book published by the National Institute for Engineering Ethics-A $50 value!

4-November-2011 12:44 PM

[firstname], TSPE November Meeting, 11/8/2011

Megan Siercks - noemail@tspehouston.org — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:09:48 GMT

Hello [firstname],

Engineering Ethics

November 8, 2011, 11:30AM

Location: HESS

Speaker: Bobby Balli

Register HERE

Please note the starting time for lunch will be at 11:30am so please plan to arrive at 11:15am. The program will start promptly at 12:00PM.

Be sure to forward this email to any colleagues who may need their Ethics PDH! This is a great opportunity to update your knowlege for current ethical challenges.

Additional information can be found on our website.

Speaker Bio:

Lamberto "Bobby" Balli, P.E.

Mr. Balli is a new member of the Texas Board of Professional Engineering joining the board in January, 2011 with a term that extends to September, 2015. A native ofSouth Texas, Bobby is an associate vice president and director of municipal services for HNTB Corporation. He is past director of public works/city engineer for the cities of McAllen, South Padre Island and Brownsville, 2011 President of the Texas Chapter of American Public Works Association - Texas Chapter and a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. He is also a past senior advisor of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers of San Antonio, a past board member of Leadership Brownsville, Leadership McAllen and the Brownsville Boys and Girls Club, and a past board member and past disaster chair of the Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross. He was inducted as a Luminary Honoree by the Hispanic Engineering National Achievement Awards Conference - STEM Program. Balli received a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University where he was a member of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets. He resides in Houston with his wife Fernanda and two children, Jose Alberto and Mari-Fer.

1-November-2011 9:09 AM

TSPE October Meeting-10/18/2011

Megan Siercks - noemail@tspehouston.org — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:59:02 GMT

Dear TSPE Greater Houston Chapter Membership,

This month we will be having a Joint Society Meeting with ASCE, SAME, HCEC, TPWA, TexITE, WTS, and SWE on Tuesday October 18, 2011 at Brady’s Landing. We are extremely fortunate to have these representatives available to speak to us:

Houston Council Member Mike Sullivan

Texas State Senator John Whitmire

U.S. Representative John Culberson

Council Memebr Sullivan, Senator Whitmire and Representative Culberson will provide a panel discussion focusing on the funding and challenges that exists for Houston’s Infrastructure. A question and answer session will be part of the discussion. Be a part of this interesting and informative meeting!

Houston, like most parts of the state, is undergoing many demographic changes as more and more people choose to move to Texas to enjoy the many opportunities she has to offer. At the same time, the continued pressure of inadequate budgets and aging infrastructure prove to be a difficult balancing game in funding infrastructure. As these issues continue to evolve, the demands on the transportation system continue to mount, making it crucial that proper planning and operations be implemented to meet these ever-increasing demands. This discussion will present some of the challenges that exist and explore the opportunities available to the transportation and engineering community to help educate the public to address these challenges.

This is a great opportunity to meet with other engineering societies and enjoy an informative panel discussion on Houston’s Infrastructure. Either register at the ASCE Website (the link can be found on the TSPE website), or call my office and leave a message and we will get you registered. Please leave a name and phone number if I am not available.

http://www.tspehouston.org/

Edwin C. Friedrichs, P.E.

713-630-7351

Joint Society Meeting, October 18, 2011

5:00-8:00 PM

Brady’s Landing

8505 Cypress Street
Houston, TX 77012

Please click here to register for the meeting.

10-October-2011 12:59 PM

[firstname], 13th Annual Golf Tournament

Matthew Johnson - noemail@tspehouston.org — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:40:33 GMT

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24-August-2011 9:40 AM

[firstname], Annual BBQ Fundraiser Reminder and MathCOUNTS News

Matthew Johnson - noemail@tspehouston.org — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:48:07 GMT

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Hello [firstname],

We have great news about the upcoming MathCOUNTS season... TSPE Houston and the Rockets are teaming up for MathCOUNTS this year! We will share more information as we move forward with our talks.

This is just a reminder that our annual BBQ fundraiser will take place a week from today! The Rockets have generously donated a basketball that has been autographed by thirteen of the Rockets! We will be raffling the ball off at the BBQ. We will also have several great door prizes! Don't forget to sign up for the BBQ online, you can use the link below to sign up.

Calendar Events for 13-June-2011 to 15-June-2011

TSPE BBQ Fundraiser with the Precinct 2 Commissioner Jack Morman and TSPE State President Pat Kunz, P.E.
Speaker's Name: Precinct 2 Commissioner Jack Morman and TSPE State President Patrick L. Kunz, P.E., Commissioner and TSPE State President, Precinct Two and Halff and Associatiaes
Day: Tuesday 14-Jun-11 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Northeast Harris County Community Center 10918 1/2 Bentley Houston, Texas 77093
Summary: Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) Greater Houston Chapter is hosting a fundraising Bar-B-Que luncheon on June 14, 2011 at 11:30 am to 1:00 pm featuring Co...
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7-June-2011 2:48 PM

TSPE Houston to partner with the ROCKETS!

Matthew Johnson - noemail@tspehouston.org — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:00:00 GMT

TSPE Houston and the Rockets had their first meeting today to discuss the Rockets hosting one of our three mini-competition this fall. More exciting news will be coming soon regarding this mini-competition.

6-June-2011 2:00 PM

George Love, P.E.

noemail@tspehouston.org — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:00:00 GMT

We are very sad to report that George Love, P.E. passed away on January 27, 2011. George was a long-standing and well-respected member and supporter of the Houston engineering community.

A memorial service will be held to honor George on Monday, January 31, 2011 at 11:00 am at the Christ Evangelical Presbyterian Church [8300 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77055].

There will not be a visitation or a funeral home location, so any flower arrangements should be coordinated directly with the church office [Phone: 713/526-1188]. It is anticipated that specific information about memorials will be in the official obituary in the Saturday Houston Chronicle. We would also encourage you to consider a memorial to the Texas Engineering Foundation as George was a strong supporter of this organization that supports education for engineers and engineering students.

Transportation PM

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:59:34 GMT

Title: Transportation PM
Description:

Our Pearland office is currently searching for a strong Transportation Project Manager with 10 to 15 years experience in roadway design, with at least 5 years including progressive project management experience. Project management experience should include: client contact responsibilities, project deliverables execution, agency coordinations, scope and fee development along with project scheduling and subsequent tracking/reporting activities. Technical experience should include roadway schematic layout/design, storm sewer design, and traffic control development. Requirements for this position include a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and a current Texas professional engineer registration (or the ability to obtain within first year).

Required Experience:
Education Required:
Planned Duration of Employment: Full Time

Contact info:

Amy Caster (Add to Contacts)
https://freesesandnichols-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fu...

Freese and Nichols, Inc.

4055 International Plaza

Suite 200

Fort Worth, TX 76109
UNITED STATES

Project Manager (PE / Site Development)

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Title: Project Manager (PE / Site Development) Description: Our client is the Site Development Department of a Houston office of an ENR Top 500 engineering firm. They seek a Project Manager to be directly responsible for Site Development project management while leading a team in the design and development of plans and specifications for multi-family, commercial, mixed-use, residential and other types of projects that including conceptual and detailed design, drainage, grading, utilities, layout, permitting, specifications, cost estimates, plan preparation and construction review. Will be the point of contact with clients and municipal entities. Will be responsible for management, staff supervision, reporting, client invoicing, and business development. Required Experience: A BS Civil Engineering degree with a Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and site development project management experience in the...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer Description: PBK is in search of a candidate to fill the position of Mechanical Engineer / Designer. This is an opportunity to be part of a nationally recognized top consulting/design firm of Architects and Engineers with incredible growth potential. The position will require a personable candidate with experience in the mechanical systems for educational, healthcare and commercial facilities. The candidate should have strong inter-personal skills. Firm Background PBK is an award winning architectural, engineering and consulting firm that has been a leader in educational design for more than 25 years. PBK has 10 offices across the State of Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. PBK offers employees competitive wages, health care and 401K matching along with numerous opportunities to become involved in extra-curricular activities and organizations established through the firm. PBK has established a culture that has led to...

Senior Electrical Engineer/Designer

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Title: Senior Electrical Engineer/Designer Description: PBK is in search of a candidate to fill the position of Electrical Engineer / Designer. This is an opportunity to be part of a nationally recognized top consulting/design firm of Architects and Engineers with incredible growth potential. The position will require a personable candidate with experience in the design of electrical distribution systems, power systems and lighting systems for commercial and educational facilities including branch circuit and feeder calculations, equipment specification and emergency power system layout. The candidate should have strong inter-personal skills. Firm Background PBK is an award winning architectural, engineering and consulting firm that has been a leader in educational design for more than 25 years. PBK has 10 offices across the State of Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. PBK offers employees competitive wages, health care and 401K matching along with...

Senior Electrical Engineer/Designer

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Plant Engineer

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Title: Plant Engineer Description: Cadre Proppants is a proud manufacturer of hydraulic fracturing sand used for the production of oil and gas wells. Located on 1,000 acres in Voca, Texas, Cadre's new state-of-the-science facility is the largest single-line proppant plant in Texas. Additional information can be found at our website: www.cadreproppants.com. Responsibilities include: Assist operations in troubleshooting and optimization. Designs or optimizes processes, methods, and equipment for extraction, filtration, and quality. Identify faults in plant equipment or processes and takes corrective action to ensure safe operation. Performs multi-role plant support of process, mechanical, equipment, controls, and electrical engineering needs. Tests and benchmarks the quality of the process/product. Solicits information from plant operators to improve processes. Conducts performance production benchmarking. Writes...

Senior MEP Project Manager

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Title: Senior MEP Project Manager Description: PBK is in search of a candidate to fill the position of Senior MEP Project Manager. This is an opportunity to be part of a nationally recognized top consulting/design firm of Architects and Engineers with incredible growth potential. The position will require a personable candidate with experience in managing the design of the MEP systems for educational, healthcare and commercial facilities. The candidate should have strong inter-personal skills and a proven track record of designing and trouble shooting MEP systems in addition to working side-by-side with Architects, Owners and MEP Sub-Contractors. Firm Background PBK is an award winning architectural, engineering and consulting firm that has been a leader in educational design for more than 25 years. PBK has 10 offices across the State of Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. PBK offers employees competitive wages, health care and 401K matching along with...

Senior Electrical Engineer/Designer

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:46:37 GMT

Visit NSPE | Join TSPE | Visit TSPE | Log In Here | Register Here UPCOMING EVENTS It is finally HERE!!! Competition Day! February 4, 2012 Registration begins at 7:30 am Engineer's Week February 19-25, 2012 WEBSITE January 21, 2012-Future Cities Competion Feb. 4, 2012-MATHCOUNTS Regional Contest Feb. 20, 2012- Young Engineers Award Recognition Dinner Feb. 21, 2012- Oustanding Engineering Student Recognition Luncheon ...

Sponsorships

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:54:05 GMT

Sponsorship Opportunities

Friends of TSPE Houston

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TSPE 76th Annual Conference

TSPE Conference and 76th Annual Meeting

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:50:05 GMT

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:59:13 GMT

President Edwin Friedrichs, P.E. Walter P Moore 713.630.7351 efriedrichs@walterpmoore.com President - Elect Billy M. Cooke, P.E. Klotz Associates, Inc. 281.589.7257 billy.cooke@klotz.com Vice President Wayne Ahrens, P.E. Dannenbaum 713.527.6378 wayne.ahrens@dannenbaum.com Secretary B. Andrea Cheng Ranft, P.E. TSC Engineering 713.784.7777 andrearanft@tscengineering.com Treasurer Amy Stonaker, P.E., CFM Cobb Fendley & Associates 713.462.3242 astonaker@cobbfendley.com Past President / State Director Elizabeth Liza H. Kirk, P.E. AEI Engineering, LLC. ...

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:46:21 GMT

Greater Houston Chapter Page 4 of 4

Please submit payment to:

Edwin C. Friedrichs
Walter P. Moore and Associates, Inc.
1301 McKinney Street, Suite 1100
Houston, Texas 77010
(713) 630-7351

Make checks payable to The Greater Houston Chapter of TSPE.

If interested, please complete this form indicating your sponsorship selection and mail to Edwin C. Friedrichs with check at the address noted above.

Sponsorship Levels

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:42:52 GMT

Greater Houston Chapter Page 3 of 4 Sponsorship Levels Annual sponsorships run until the end of June 2012. All annual sponsorships will be included in our sponsor list on our website. Annual Sponsorships Amount Benefits Friend $50 · Inclusion in Friends of TSPE list on website Sponsor $200 · Inclusion in Website Banner rotation. Banner is shown on all pages. Supporter $1,000 · Inclusion in Sponsor displays at Golf Tournament, BBQ Luncheon, MATHCOUNTS competitions, and Education Awards Banquet Patron $1,500 · Inclusion in Patron displays at Golf Tournament, BBQ Luncheon, MATHCOUNTS...

About Our Programs

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:40:34 GMT

Greater Houston Chapter Page 2 of 4 About Our Programs TSPE believes that interest in engineering begins at a young age. Our desire is to nurture this interest at the middle school level through MATHCOUNTS and Future City Competitions. The Chapter's support of education continues into high school and college by providing scholarship and outreach programs for local students. MATHCOUNTS: For the past 29 years, this nationwide program has encouraged interest and proficiency in mathematics among intermediate school students. Recent teams from Texas have been a force to be reckoned with at the state and national levels. In the past 7 years, Houston area competitors have won 7 state team titles, 4 national team titles and 2 national individual titles. The Greater Houston Chapter MATHCOUNTS program is the largest in the state and requires a great amount of coordination and support. Each year, three (3)...

TSPE 13th Annual Golf Tournament 2011

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:15:20 GMT

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2011-2012 Board of Directors

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:36:49 GMT

President Edwin Friedrichs, P.E. Walter P. Moore (713) 630-7351 President-Elect Billy M. Cooke, P.E., F.ASCE Klotz Associates, Inc. (281)589-7257 Vice President Wayne G. Ahrens, P.E. Dannenbaum Engr. Corp. (713) 527-6378 Secretary Andrea Cheng-Ranft, P.E. TSC Engineering Co. (713) 784-7777 Treasurer Amy Stonaker, P.E. Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. (713) 462-3242 Past President/State Director Elizabeth Liza H. Kirk, P.E. AEI Engineering, LLC. (281) 350-7027 Chapter Mentor / Alternate State Director Rick Liesse, P.E. (713) 444-3648 Director 1 Chad Gordon, P.E. Terracon Consultants, Inc. (713) 690-8989 Director 2 John J. Saavedra, P.E., CFM (281)...

Membership in TSPE

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:10:45 GMT

Membership is a combination of local, state and national levels and the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) processes all applications. Become a TSPE/NSPE Member: NSPE Membership

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