Benefits of Membership



ACEC/MD membership gives your firm access to a network of engineering firms and resources to help manage and grow your business. Employees at all levels can access professional development opportunities, peer-to-peer learning, and networking.


Networking & Connections

ACEC/MD membership provides opportunities to connect with and develop valuable business relationships with other leaders in the Maryland engineering industry. Members make connections at ACEC/MD events including our monthly membership meetings, Annual Legislative Breakfast, Holiday Event, the Annual Engineering Excellence Awards Banquet, the Annual Golf Outing, Seminars and the Annual Conference.

Education & Professional Development

Becoming an ACEC/MD member is just the start of a journey and a relationship that grows with you through every stage of our career. 
ACEC/MD hosts tailored in-person educational programs for engineering professionals of all levels. These programs offer the latest tailored education, industry trends, and best practices to help your firm remain current and competitive in a rapidly evolving environment.

ACEC/MD members have access to a wide array of online and in-person courses and seminars, professional development opportunities, and opportunities to connect with and learn from industry peers. 

ACEC/MD offers a bi-annual Leadership Program to support the professional development and celebrate the emerging leaders within your firm.

Awards and Recognition/Scholarships

ACEC/MD membership offers opportunities to showcase your projects and employees through the annual Engineering Excellence Awards. Aspiring engineering students are eligible for generous ACEC/MD sponsored scholarships to support their educational goals.
The prestigious ACEC/MD Engineering Excellence Awards are an annual celebration of engineering excellence, honoring projects statewide that demonstrate innovation, creative problem-solving, and engineering’s unique ability to improve our world. The competition is juried by a panel of industry, government, and academic experts.  

Committee Engagement & Leadership

ACEC/MD members have the opportunity to get involved in ACEC/MD Committees focused on the issues that are most important to your business. ACEC/MD Committees undertake a wide range of activities including recommending legislation and regulations that benefit the engineering industry; advancing engineering business issues; and overseeing ACEC/MD programs and activities. 

Cost Savings for Your Business - ACEC Insurance Trusts Program

ACEC/MD members save costs on professional liability insurance coverage, obtain high value health care benefits, and access a rich retirement program offered through the ACEC Business Insurance Trust, the ACE Life/Health Trust, and the ACEC Retirement Trust.

Marketing & Business Development

ACEC/MD members are added to our searchable Online Directory offered for those seeking engineering services. ACEC/MD members have opportunities to directly promote their business and services as sponsors and exhibitors at ACEC/MD events.

The Latest Information and Updates

ACEC/MD members receive regular updates on key issues impacting the engineering industry through timely email updates and through the Weekly Update member newsletter.

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