ASCE board certifications recognize civil engineers who have demonstrated advanced knowledge and skills in their specific specialty area. Technician and Specialist certifications for engineering team members will indicate a level of competence in specific areas of utility engineering at the specialist/technician level. After practicing in a specialty field of civil engineering for approximately 10 years after graduation, and 5 years of being placed in responsible charge after attaining your PE, apply and take a computer-based test, like the PE exam. The American Society of Civil Engineers, and its approved certification body, Civil Engineering Certifications Inc., has established “The Utility Engineering and Surveying Certification Boord.” This Board is comprised of 7 voting members and corresponding committees and meets quarterly.

Benefits of Certification:

• Recognizes leaders in utility engineering and surveying.
• Widely respected by clients, employers, peers, and the public.
• Demonstrates an individual’s advanced knowledge, training, and skills in a particular area of civil engineering.
• Reflects a strong dedication to professionalism, ethics, and continuous professional development committed to staying up to date with new technology.

After 10 years of steady progress, The UESI has reached a significant milestone with the recognition of the Class of 2023 Board Certified Pipeline Engineers-Water. The UESI are proceeding cautiously while addressing issues with testing and application protocols. However, they hope to have a class of nearly 100 or more Pipeline Engineers in 2024, who may qualify by assisting us in creating test questions for the exam. By 2025, we expect to have a streamlined process in place, accepting applications, conducting tests, and granting certifications regularly. The other board and technician/specialist certifications are under development and have a similar development timeline over the next several years once approved by CEC.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CLASS OF 2023
BOARD CERTIFIED PIPELINE ENGINEERS-WATER

David Bennett Ph.D., P.E., BC.PLW
Bennett Trenchless Engineers. With a strong background in geotechnical engineering and over 45 years’ experience, David is an industry leader in trenchless technology pipe installation and design. He developed many trenchless design principals and is the founding partner in Bennett Trenchless Engineers, consulting experts in pipe trenchless technology.

Glenn Boyce, Ph.D., P.E., P.Eng, BC.PLW
Delve Underground. Glenn is everything tunnels. Over his 41-year career, he has developed a widely recognized expertise in virtually every aspect of tunnel and shaft design, aided by his background in geological and geotechnical engineering. Glenn is a Principal and supervising tunnel and geotechnical engineer for Delve Underground.

Craig Davis, Ph.D., P.E., BC.PLW
CA Davis Engineering. The majority of Craig’s career of over 35 years was spent with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power where he became a national and international expert in infrastructure and disaster resilience, geotechnical and earthquake engineering, and water lifelines. Although his work was principally in southern California, Craig worked globally developing earthquake scenario and related disaster risk management master plans

Tom Iseley, Ph.D., P.E., BC.PLW, PWAM
Purdue University. With 50 years in waler and wastewater engineering ond education, Tom has been recognized as an industry leader in pipeline trenchless technology and asset management for over three decades. He hos worked in many segments of the industry with on emphasis on education and is widely known as the founder of both the Trenchless Technology Center (TTC) and the Buried Asset Management Institute-International (BAMl-1].

Chris Macey, P.Eng, BC.PLW
AECOM. Chris is unique in that he has spent his entire 45-year career with one company in one location – now AECOM in Winnipeg. He is recognized as having a tremendous knowledge in all facets of pipeline engineering including inspection, assessment, design, and construction for new construction, both trenching and trenchless, and rehabilitation. He is dedicated to lifelong learning and willingly shores his knowledge at industry events.

Irene Mcsweeney, P.E., BC.PLW
Boston Water & Sewer Commission. Irene has 37 years of experience in pipeline design, operations, and construction, 32 of which have been with the Commission. She is the Chief of Operations and is responsible for Operations, Enforcement, Support Services, Asset Management and CMOM for all water mains, wastewater, and stormwater pipeline systems.

Michael Stift, P.E., BC.PLW
Consultant. Michael spent the majority of his over-35-year career with the Son Diego Water Authority, becoming Director of Engineering. Among his many duties, he was responsible for managing day-to-day design, construction, and quality assurance of a multi-billion-dollar Capital Improvement Program. Michael spent countless hours of work volunteering for industry organizations such as ASCE, where he held numerous national positions.