Engineering Professional Associations & Organizations

List of Engineering Professional Associations & Organizations

The following List of Engineering Professional Associations & Organizations features a compilation of membership-based organizations for engineering professionals.

Joining professional associations is a great way to pursue professional development and connect with like-minded engineering professionals. It also enhances your credentials on your Resume and LinkedIn profile.

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I recommend using this list as a starting point to identify organizations you’re interested in joining, then researching membership costs, eligibility, and how each aligns with your career goals.

Here’s the List:

• Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) is dedicated to advancing the design, manufacturing, and performance standards of air movement, control, and conditioning products.
• American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES) serves the environmental engineering and environmental science professions.
• American Association for Aerosol Research (AAAR) is a professional organization for scientists and engineers in the field of aerosol research.
• American Association for Wind Engineering (AAWE) is a membership-based organization for wind engineers, structural engineers, researchers, meteorologists, and environmental scientists.
• American Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE) is dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of drilling technology and practices within the petroleum industry.
• American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) is the world’s leading organization for chemical engineering professionals.
• American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) is dedicated to advancing innovation, excellence, and access in engineering and engineering technology education.
• American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) is dedicated to advancing the field of nondestructive testing (NDT) to ensure the safety and reliability of materials and structures.
• American Society for Precision Engineering (ASPE) is a global community advancing the science and art of precision engineering.
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) is the world’s leading global community of people passionate about quality.
• American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) is focused on advancing the science and application of engineering in agricultural, food, and biological systems.
• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is the nation’s oldest engineering society with 150,000+ members.
• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is a global society advancing human well-being through sustainable technology for the built environment.
• American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) provides a forum for members and partners of the highway industry to promote a safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation system.
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) promotes the art, science & practice of multidisciplinary engineering around the globe.
• American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) is the international organization for professionals skilled in the design, specification and inspection of plumbing systems.
• Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) is the oldest and most experienced facilities maintenance and engineering organization in the world.
• Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) is an organization for professionals in materials protection, corrosion control, and performance optimization.
• Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) is a nonprofit professional society of over 16,000 members in 90 countries.
• Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) is a membership organization for educators involved in integrating technology, leadership, and design.
• Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) is the professional society for biomedical engineering and bioengineering.
• Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) is the recognized technical authority on illumination.
• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is the world’s largest professional association advancing innovation and technological excellence for the benefit of humanity.
• Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) is a membership-based organization dedicated to the support of the industrial engineering profession.
• Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) is committed to leadership in packaging through the continuing education and growth of its members.
• International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) is an organization founded to share and promote the best principles and practices of systems engineering.
• International Society of Automation (ISA) is dedicated to advancing the science, practice, and application of automation and control systems across industries.
• Materials Research Society (MRS) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to the advancement of interdisciplinary materials research and technology to improve the quality of life.
• National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE) is a membership organization for forensic engineers, engineering consultants, and legal experts who investigate and analyze engineering failures.
• National Association of Power Engineers (N.A.P.E.) is the oldest association dedicated to education and training for responsible engineering practices.
• National Association of Rocketry (NAR) is the oldest and largest spacemodeling organization in the world.
• National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) serves as the recognized voice and advocate of licensed Professional Engineers.
• Prognostics and Health Management Society (PHM Society) is dedicated to advancing prognostics and health management (PHM) as an engineering discipline.
• Society for Experimental Mechanics (SEM) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advancing the science and practice of experimental mechanics and related fields.
• Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) represents all professionals serving the minerals industry in more than 100 countries.
• Society of Allied Weight Engineers (SAWE) is dedicated to advancing the field of weight engineering in aerospace, defense, and other technical industries.
• Society of American Value Engineers (SAVE) promotes, advocates, certifies, and educates engineers related to the ‘value methodology’ and its practitioners.
• Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) is the premier membership organization for technical cable telecommunications professionals.
• Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) promotes the exchange of technical knowledge within the upstream oil and gas industry.
• Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers (SPEE) is dedicated to the advancement of the profession of petroleum evaluation engineering.
• Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) mission is to promote and provide the knowledge and education of plastics and polymers worldwide.
• Structural Stability Research Council (SSRC) is dedicated to advancing the understanding, research, and application of structural stability in engineering and construction.
• Vehicular Technology Society (VTS) is dedicated to advancing vehicular communications, mobility systems, and transportation technologies.

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