About Us
ACEC Washington is the business voice of Washington’s engineering and design services industry, representing the firms and professionals who design the infrastructure and built environment our communities rely on every day.
About ACEC Washington
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Washington is the business voice of Washington’s engineering and design services industry.
ACEC Washington represents consulting engineering firms, land surveyors, planners, scientists, and other professionals who help design and improve the built environment across our state. Our member firms support the public and private projects that shape everyday life in Washington, including roads, bridges, schools, housing, office buildings, water systems, transportation networks, environmental cleanup, technology facilities, and other essential infrastructure.
As part of the national ACEC federation, ACEC Washington connects local firms to a broader network of industry leadership, advocacy, education, and resources. We work to strengthen the business of engineering, support firm leaders and professionals, and advance policies that help Washington communities thrive.
What We Do
ACEC Washington exists to strengthen engineering firms as businesses.
We do this by focusing on four core areas:
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Advocacy: Protecting and advancing the business interests of engineering firms at the state, local, and federal levels
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Education: Developing the next generation of industry leaders through targeted programs and continuing education
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Connection: Creating opportunities for meaningful relationships between firms, clients, and decision-makers
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Business Support: Providing resources that help firms operate, grow, and stay competitive
Our work is focused on helping our members succeed in a complex and evolving industry. ACEC Washington represents consulting engineering firms, land surveyors, planners, and scientists across all disciplines. Nearly every aspect of the built environment is influenced by the work of our member firms.
Advocacy
ACEC Washington serves as the unified voice of the consulting engineering industry in Washington.
- Advocate for the consulting engineering industry at the state and local levels, while also connecting members to national ACEC priorities and resources
- Engage with elected officials, public agencies, and partner organizations on issues that impact engineering firms, project delivery, procurement, infrastructure investment, business operations, and the communities our members serve
- Address regulatory challenges impacting our industry
Through advocacy, ACEC Washington helps ensure that the perspective of consulting engineering firms is heard when decisions are being made.
Events & Education
ACEC Washington offers a wide range of programs designed to inform, connect, and strengthen our member community.
Opportunities include:
- Leadership development with classes like the Core Competencies Program
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Continuing education and technical training
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Conferences and industry events
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Networking and peer learning opportunities
- Award celebrations
These programs help members stay current on industry trends, build meaningful relationships, and gain practical tools to support their firms and teams.
Committees & Member Engagement
Our members actively engage through committees that connect directly with public agencies and industry partners.
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Create open dialogue between clients and engineering firms
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Address shared challenges in project delivery
- Improve collaboration across Washington’s engineering and infrastructure public and private sectors
These groups provide an open forum for problem-solving, relationship-building, and advancing the issues that matter most to our members.
Why It Matters
Engineering firms play a critical role in building safe, resilient, and thriving communities. ACEC Washington exists to support the firms and professionals behind that work.
By connecting members, advocating for the industry, and creating opportunities for education and collaboration, ACEC Washington helps strengthen the business of engineering and the future of Washington’s built environment.
