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Why Join ACEC Virginia?

Large or small, engineering firms often face the same business issues such as health insurance, government affairs, human resource needs, meeting PDH requirements, best business practices, and the need for laws conducive to maintaining a thriving engineering industry in Virginia. ACEC Virginia brings together engineering firms of all sizes to provide business support, networking and advocacy. Through ACEC Virginia membership, engineering firms are offered the opportunity to connect with others in their industry and tackle the issues that the engineering community faces together.

More than 10x ROI

Our members put a dollar value on each of the services we offer. The total Return-on-Investment equals 10 times the cost of membership! Member benefits, as quantified by current members, amounts to over $50,000 for an average size firm, or over 10 times the cost of membership! A one person firm membership cost $375 with a sliding scale discount for larger firms as low as $40 per employee. The price of membership is quite a deal, one you can’t pass up!

Broad Range of Services

Our services include:

  • Education, career and professional development opportunities
  • Professional recognition
  • Engineering advocacy in the legislature and through ACEC Virginia’s PAC
  • Networking opportunities
  • Peer referrals
  • Employee benefit packages

Types of Membership

Standard Membership

For firms engaged in the practice of providing design and consulting services. Complete the membership application today!

ACEC Virginia Reciprocal Membership

Qualifications For ACEC Metro Washington Reciprocal Membership With ACEC Virginia

A firm that is a current member of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Metro Washington may join ACEC Virginia as a Reciprocal Member Firm subject to all the following conditions:

  • The firm meets all the requirements for membership as stated in the ACEC Virginia Bylaws, and
  • The firm does not have an office located in Virginia outside of Arlington or Fairfax Counties, or Alexandria City
  • ACEC Virginia Reciprocal Member dues will be fifty percent (50%) of the firm’s current index number per the ACEC Virginia Dues Chart, not to exceed $1,000.

If a firm is a current member of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Metro Washington and does have an office located in Virginia outside of Arlington or Fairfax Counties, or Alexandria City, then the firm must apply for full ACEC Virginia membership status.

Affiliate Membership

For firms providing non-engineering, technical or scientific services to Standard Members. For banking and insurance companies, accounting and legal firms, A/E management consultants, and other similar support organizations. Complete the membership application today!

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