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Join One of Our Member-Driven Committees

Joining an ACEC-RI committee is your direct path to actively contribute to the fulfillment of our strategic plan and organizational mission. Our committees play a pivotal role in driving initiatives that promote and safeguard the engineering industry, making a tangible impact on its future. These committees are involved in a diverse array of activities, such as shaping legislation and regulations, providing crucial insights into business issues within the engineering sector, evaluating and recommending valuable products and services for member firms, and overseeing the performance of ACEC programs.

Open committees are typically market-focused, and the doors are wide open for any employee of a member firm to join at any time throughout the year. This means that your involvement is not limited by timing or your firm's specific category—you can jump right in and start making a difference. Don't miss this opportunity to have a direct impact on our industry's future—sign up for an ACEC-RI committee today and be part of a dynamic and influential team.

  • Government Affairs
    Review and monitor legislative and regulatory issues at the state level that will impact our industry. 

    PAC/Political Fundraiser
    "Plans events and raises money for the ACEC National PAC.

  • Diversity
    Explores diversity, inclusion, bias, and equal opportunity issues in order to open up the field to under-represented groups.  Also explores issues affecting DBE businesses and the DBE program in order to find improvements that will benefit all businesses. 

    Leadership Education/Young Professionals
    Prepare the next generation of leaders in ACEC and the engineering community by providing educational opportunities to members.

  • Membership
    Promotes and monitors all aspects of membership, including retention of existing members and development of new and innovative ways to attract new members. 

    Programs
    Develop a program schedule with featured speakers that serve a wide range of interests.

    Scholarship/Golf Tournament
    Coordinate the golf tournament that supports the ACEC-RI College Scholarship Fund.  

    Communications
    Provides internal and external communications using newsletters, social and website. 

  • Transportation
    Work with RIDOT, RIAC, RIPTA, and RITBA to review policies, programs, and upcoming design and construction contracts.

    Environmental
    Work with RIDEM, CRMC, and NBC to review regulations, policy changes, permit issues, and upcoming design and construction contracts.

    Quality-Based Selection (QBS)
    Promote the use of QBS bidding by state agencies and local municipalities in the procurement of professional services and show that QBS protects the public and the taxpayer, benefits small and large firms, and promotes technical innovation.  

    Land Use
    Help advance the interests of firms working with developers, municipalities, etc., on land use and development projects.

Interested in Joining a Committee?