AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES

ACEC California is a 50 plus year-old, nonprofit association of private consulting engineering and land surveying firms. As a statewide organization, we are dedicated to enhancing the consulting engineering and land surveying professions, protecting the general public and promoting use of the private sector in the growth and development of our state. Our members provide services for all phases of planning, designing and constructing projects. Member services include civil, structural, geotechnical, electrical and mechanical engineering and land surveying for all types of public works, residential, commercial and industrial projects.

The ACEC California family includes 22 local chapters covering the state, a 61-member Board of Directors (elected by the chapters), 24 Committees, 2 Academies, 5 Affiliated Organizations and a state office staff of 11.

ACEC California is the nation's largest Member Organization in the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Membership in ACEC California means automatic membership in ACEC, and representation at the national level.

Mission Statement

On Feb. 10, 2009, the ACEC California Board of Directors adopted a new Mission and Goals Statement. Below is the organization's mission and purpose:

Mission Statement: “Professional engineers and surveyors dedicated to building a better California.”

Purpose: ACEC California strengthens business and professional practices through strong and active membership, legislative advocacy, and public awareness.

The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) represents America's engineering industry. Council members – numbering more than 5, 500 firms throughout the country – are engaged in a wide range of engineering works that propel the nation's economy, and enhance and safeguard America's quality of life. These works allow Americans to drink clean water, enjoy a healthy life, take advantage of new technologies, and travel safely and efficiently. The Council's mission is to contribute to America's prosperity and welfare by advancing the business interests of member firms.

ACEC's roots date back to 1905 when eight engineers in private practice established the Association of Architectural Engineers, the forerunner of ACEC, to promote their business interests and contributions to the nation's growth. Today ACEC is a large federation of 51 state and regional councils representing the great breadth of America's engineering industry. ACEC member firms employ more than 300, 000 engineers, architects, land surveyors, scientists, and other specialists, responsible for more than $100 billion of private and public works annually. Member firms range in size from a single registered professional engineer to corporations employing thousands of professionals.

ACEC California is ACEC's largest member organization.