National Society of Professional Engineers

Relive the excitement of #NSPECon24! From dynamic sessions to insightful one-on-one interviews, this highlight video captures the energy, connections, and inspiration of NSPE’s annual conference. Hear from attendees about their experiences and takeaways, and see why NSPECon is the must-attend event for professional engineers nationwide. Watch here: youtu.be/wEiFFd1BugU #Engineering #ProfessionalDevelopment #EngineeringCommunity #ConferenceHighlights

The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene has deeply impacted many communities, including our fellow engineers. In times like these, the expertise and dedication of professional engineers are more critical than ever to the rebuilding and recovery process. Read our statement to learn more about how NSPE is standing with those impacted and ways to contribute to relief efforts:

Join us for the next WORKability Wednesdays webinar on September 25 featuring industry expert Mitchell H. Frumkin! Learn how reserve studies can help your engineering firm expand its services and gain insight into the role of community associations. Plus, this session is now NY-approved for PDHs! Don’t miss this opportunity to explore a growing market, FREE for NSPE members. https://ow.ly/IRe950TqkXj #NSPE #WORKabilityWednesdays #engineering #reservestudies #communityassociations #PDH

Shweta Rao is a Senior Professional Engineer at the City of Fort Worth, specializing in Transportation Engineering. She has an educational background in Civil Engineering and Transportation Engineering and has been an active member of the TSPE Fort Worth Chapter since 2018, holding various roles such as Director of Education, MATHCOUNTS Chair, Treasurer, and currently President Elect. Her involvement in TSPE has allowed her to develop a strong foundation in leadership and community engagement. https://bit.ly/3yT9Zlj “The Emerging Leaders Program helped me identify my strengths and weaknesses as a leader and encouraged me to build trust and accountability with the team,” she said. “The discussions with the team provided me with an insight on how I can grow further as a leader.” Shweta believes in the importance of leadership both in professional and personal settings. She views leadership as guiding and inspiring others while adapting to different perspectives and dynamics. Shweta's approach emphasizes problem-solving, conflict resolution, and continuous self-improvement. She strives to lead by example, ensuring her team feels valued and motivated. Shweta’s journey has been shaped by mentors and colleagues who have demonstrated diverse leadership styles, inspiring her to discover and refine her own. Her participation in the NSPE's Emerging Leaders Program was focused on further enhancing her leadership skills, gaining new insights, and continuing her professional growth while contributing positively to her team and community.

Rachel Prato, EIT is a Staff Engineer III at EARTHRES Group, Inc., specializing in Environmental Engineering. https://bit.ly/3MkBSpg With a master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Rachel brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. She has served as a panelist speaker at the PSPE Conference and believes that leadership involves bringing out the best in others to achieve company goals. Her approach to leadership emphasizes technical and interpersonal skills, including listening, empathy, positivity, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is dedicated to investing in her team and nurturing their growth and development, recognizing that success is not solely based on individual accomplishments but on the collective progress of the team. As the first in her family to receive a college education, Rachel is also a small business co-founder and owner. She is eager to enhance her leadership skills to advance both her career and business while breaking barriers for her family and fellow female professionals. Rachel values her positive qualities as an introvert, such as being a good listener and empathetic during one-on-one interactions and leveraged the Emerging Leaders Program to strengthen her abilities in delivering criticism and enhancing her leadership presence. Having completed a sales training course that taught her about self-limiting beliefs, Rachel is keen to continue developing her soft skills. She believes that her participation the NSPE's Emerging Leaders Program will aid in her professional growth and improve her leadership abilities.

#ETHICS! When I saw the cover story of PE Magazine, I got excited. As a self-proclaimed ethics fan, I couldn't wait to dig into this issue. It contains such a great discussion and one that all engineers (and non-engineers, too) should explore - the idea of ethical leadership. Includes examples, tips, and strategies to consider. Sharing it internally with our team here at MC Consultants today as it's just too good to ignore. I'm not the only one that gets excited by an ethics article, right? It was the best mail I received in a long time! Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/dPURSwyg #engineering #leadership National Society of Professional Engineers

Joshua Peeler, P.E. is a Lead Engineer at Duke Energy in Charlotte, NC, where he specializes in Transmission Engineering within the utility sector. With a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineer license, Joshua focuses on civil and electrical design standards for new and existing electrical substations. His role as the technical lead involves ensuring that these critical infrastructures meet electrical and structural design requirements to provide safe and resilient power to Duke Energy customers. Joshua is committed to his professional growth and has been inspired to pursue further leadership development through the NSPE Emerging Leaders Program. https://bit.ly/3SD3rxS Joshua's philosophy of leadership revolves around inspiring, encouraging, advocating for, and guiding peers towards a unified focus. He emphasizes the importance of leadership beyond mere management, advocating for a model that fosters innovation and prevents burnout. Joshua is eager to apply strategies learned through the Emerging Leaders Program, with a goal to mentor and support his colleagues' professional growth. He believes that focusing on individual development will drive innovation and success within his team and the wider professional community. Additionally, Joshua aims to apply the leadership skills gained from the program to his personal life, emphasizing that effective leadership begins at home.

Our Fall WORKability Wednesday webinar series kicks off on September 11 at 2 p.m. ET with “Corporate Transparency Act: Open your wallet and put on the handcuffs” presented by Rebecca A. Bowman, Esq., P.E., D.F.E. Learn more and reserve your seat: https://bit.ly/3SVUQGs

Tyler Payton is a Professional Engineer at DePauli Engineering and Surveying, LLC, based in Gallup, NM. With a background in Civil Engineering and a master's degree in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Tyler is an active member of the New Mexico Society of Professional Engineers and the San Juan Basin Chapter. Tyler believes that leadership involves turning anticipation and decision-making into tangible results. He emphasizes that a leader must accept the possibility of failure and act with purpose to ensure the correct actions are taken to achieve the desired outcome. https://bit.ly/3AFgIzC Tyler is eager to enhance his leadership skills with lessons learned through the Emerging Leaders Program, aiming to become a better professional engineer and engage with peers on engineering challenges faced by licensed professionals nationwide. He values the opportunity to learn from others' experiences and discuss solutions to common problems in the engineering field. As a graduate of this program, Tyler hopes to apply new insights and strategies that will help him lead more effectively and contribute positively to his team and the engineering community.