New York State Society of Professional Engineers (NYSSPE)

The New York State Society of Professional Engineers (NYSSPE) represents the interests of professional engineers, totaling more than 25,000 licensees in New York State, practicing in all disciplines.

Honoring Andrew S. Haimes, PE, F. NSPE

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The NYSSPE family has lost a true leader and friend. We are saddened to announce the news of the passing of Andrew Haimes, a cornerstone of our professional community, for over four decades. A dedicated member of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers (NYSSPE) for 45 years, Andy’s influence on the profession was as profound as his commitment to it.

Andy served with distinction as the NYSSPE State President from 1998–1999 and as a Long Island President. His leadership extended deeply into the NYSSPE and his local Long Island Chapter, where he held nearly every leadership role imaginable.

Beyond his titles, Andy was a tireless advocate for the profession. Whether serving on Nominating Committees or influencing policy on Legislative Committees, his passion for engineering was unmistakable. We honor his outstanding contributions, his professional leadership, and his unwavering devotion to NYSSPE. He will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts. Our thoughts are with his family and the many colleagues whose lives he touched.

Andrew S. Haimes, PE, F. NSPE
September 30, 1946 – March 15, 2026
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NCEES is seeking industrial and systems engineers to participate in a series of two anonymous online surveys: one for the FE Industrial and Systems exam, and one for the PE Industrial and Systems exam.

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Every 6–8 years, NCEES reviews its exam content for each exam we offer. This year, the FE Industrial and Systems exam has entered into a knowledge content review, and the PE Industrial and Systems exam has entered into a PAKS (professional activities and knowledge study) at the same time.

NCEES requires a cross section of engineers practicing industrial and systems engineering—including those working in industry, consulting, the public sector, and academia—to complete the surveys. Specifically, the FE Industrial and Systems exam survey is open to licensed engineers as well as non-licensed faculty members, while the PE Industrial and Systems exam survey is open to licensed engineers only. Each survey is estimated to take 20–30 minutes. It is important that we have as much participation as we can in both surveys and would appreciate your input.

The FE Industrial and Systems survey will be open until April 6, 2026, while the PE Industrial and Systems survey will be open until June 12, 2026. Please help us spread the word about these important studies by sharing this email with colleagues who are industrial and systems engineers. NCEES sincerely thanks you for your contribution to ensure that the FE Industrial and Systems exam and the PE Industrial and Systems exam are reflective of the current practice of industrial and systems engineering.

The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE.org) has agreed to award a professional development hour (PDH) for time spent taking the surveys. The survey results will remain anonymous, but each survey will allow you to opt in by entering an email address where your PDH certificate can be sent.

For more information, contact NCEES Exam Development Engineers Cheryl Warren, Ph.D., P.E., for the FE survey, or William Bowen, P.E., for the PE survey at [email protected].

NYSSPE Celebrate 100 Years!

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NYSSPE celebrates with our National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) at “NSPECon26” at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, 333 Adams St. Brooklyn, NY 11201 on August 5-7, 2026.

NYSSPE Centennial Gala is on August 6th!

NYSSPE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Join the New York State Society of Professional Engineers (NYSSPE) in commemorating a century of dedication, innovation, and leadership in the engineering profession! We are excited to announce our Centennial Gala Anniversary Dinner, a prestigious event bringing together leading engineers, industry professionals, and distinguished guests from across the state.

Become a Centennial Gala Sponsor. This momentous occasion provides a unique opportunity to showcase your brand, connect with key stakeholders, and demonstrate your commitment to the future of engineering in New York. We invite you to explore our premium sponsorship packages and become a valued partner in this historic celebration.

Click Here for more information.

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NYSSPE CENTENNIAL JOURNAL
As NYSSPE Celebrates 100 Amazing Years, we’re creating a beautiful full-color, keepsake book “NYSSPE Centennial Journal”. To honor our history with accomplishments in the engineering profession and our dedicated officers, members and partners that made it happen.

Your advertisement isn’t just a fleeting ad; it’s a permanent tribute in a book that will sit on shelves for decades, connecting your brand directly with the engineering community.

We have a few partnership levels to fit your budget, from a business card to a full-page feature, ensuring your business gets noticed by the engineering profession.

Advertising Opportunities: Click Here

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NSPECon26
Preliminary Schedule:  Click Here
New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge over night rooms:  Click Here
Exhibitor & Other Sponsorship Opportunities:  Click Here

Registration will open in March!

NYSSPE Award Nominations

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The NYSSPE Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for the following state awards, which will be presented at the NYSSPE 100th Anniversary Celebration, in conjunction with our National Society of Professional Engineers Conference “NSPECon26” at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, 333 Adams St., Brooklyn, NY 11201 – August 5-7, 2026, with our Awards Gala on August 6, 2026.

Show your appreciation to someone for their hard work and extra efforts to the engineering profession!

  • Engineer of the Year
  • Young Engineer of the Year
  • Meritorious Service
  • Honoree for Contribution in the Field of Education
  • Professional Engineer In Government
  • Professional Engineer In Industry
  • Outstanding Engineering Project Achievement Award:
    Engineering Project of the Year and Construction Project of the Year

Award Descriptions: Click Here
Award Nomination Form: Click Here
Deadline for Nominations: April 17, 2026

More information at: NSPECon26

New York PE Honored for Commitment to Sustainability, Ethical Practice

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Each year, NSPE presents the New Professional Engineer of the Year Award to a young engineer who has demonstrated a strong commitment to both the profession and the community at large.

This year’s winner, Khalid Hachil, P.E., certainly meets the criteria. In addition to his impressive accomplishments as lead engineer at Stantec, Hachil founded his own company, Hachil Engineering, PLLC. He has served as an FE Electrical and Computer Engineering Exam Instructor with Kaplan – PPI2Pass, a role in which he has helped more than 600 students to pass the exam.  Click Here to read more.

Seeking Officer Nominations for 2026 – 2028

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This is an opportunity for you to provide the Nominating Committee with recommendations for the future leadership of your Professional Society. If you are personally interested in being considered, please do not hesitate to make your interest known.

Seeking Nominations for the following positions:
President – Elect
Treasurer
New York Region VP
Western New York VP
Northeast Region VP – (current VP Steve Moore, PE; can be re-elected)

Nominating Committee Delegates:
Central New York
Long Island
New York
Northeast
Western New York
Mid-Hudson

 View officer descriptions and terms: Click Here
 Please take a minute to fill out the nomination form: Click Here
 Form is due no later than Dec. 5th

NYSSPE Fall Conference – 11 PDHs

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Registration Now Open!  Early Bird Rates until Oct. 14th.  Check out the great lineup of seminars and off-site activities.  Registration Fees cover everything – breakfasts, lunches, dinners, seminars, meetings and off-site activities.
For More Information & Registration:  Click Here

Location: Westchester Marriott, 670 White Plains Rd., Tarrytown, NY.

Overnight room rate: $199 – Click Here to book online or call 800-882-1042.
Group code: NYSSPE Fall Conference
Room block closes Oct. 17th.

Exhibitor & Sponsorship Opportunities: Click Here
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Schedule for the Conference

Thursday, November 6th:
11:00am – 5:00pm – 4 PDH Seminars offered
11:00am – The Practicing Institute of Engineering Meeting
12:00pm – Lunch
1:00pm – Foundation for Engineering Education Meeting
3:00pm – NYSSPE Executive Committee Meeting
5:30pm – Off-Site Activities
Walking Tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Dinner at J.P. Doyle’s with an Ethics Seminar

Friday, November 7th
7:00am – Breakfast with Exhibitors
7:00am-3:00pm – Exhibitors
8:00am to 4:00pm – 11 PDH Seminars offered
8:00am to 4:00pm – Business track
12:00pm – Lunch with a PDH seminar
6:00pm – Theme/Live Entertainment Dinner

Saturday, November 8th
7:30am – Breakfast
8:30am – NYSSPE Board of Directors Meeting
12:00pm – Off-Site Activities: Tour Kykuit, The Rockefeller Estate and
Captain Lawrence Brewery tour & food

For more information & registration: Click Here
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Exhibitor & Sponsorship Opportunities: Click Here

Contact Jen Miller with any questions – [email protected]

NYSSPE 2025 Annual Conference Recap

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At the M Hotel Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
The conference included a variety of technical sessions covering trending topics such as Natural Gas Piping Design, Nuclear Energy, Climate Change, Restoring the Sullivans WWII Destroyer and a tour of the Highmark Stadium, Home of the Buffalo Bills, Niagara Power Vista Plant and a Erie Canal Historical Boat Tour.

NYSSPE had the pleasure of welcoming NSPE’s President Brian Malm PE, F.NSPE
and NSPE’s Vice President Breck Washam, PE, F.NSPE who attended the conference, meetings and activities.

On Friday evening we had our Annual Awards Dinner. The Awards dinner highlighted
NYSSPE Award winners that have impacted the industry through a multitude of disciplines recognizing the following:

Engineer of the Year: Muffett Mauche George, PE

Professional Engineer in Government: Catherine Sheridan, PE

Young Engineer of the Year: Kenneth Rea, PE

Project of the Year: Buffalo AKG Art Museum

Under Construction Project of the Year: Buffalo Bills New Highmark Stadium 

At the conclusion of the conference we held a sightseeing tour and Maid of the Mist boat ride.

Congratulations to our Award Winners!

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Completed Project of the Year
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
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Construction Project of the Year
Buffalo Bills New Highmark Stadium
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Engineer of the Year
Muffett Mauche George, PE

Professional Engineer in Government
Catherine Sheridan, PE 

Young Engineer of the Year
Kenneth Rea, PE

Our Awards Dinner will take place on Friday evening, June 6th at The M Hotel Buffalo, 2040 Walden Ave., Buffalo, NY 14225 in conjunction with our 2025 Annual Meeting.
Click Here for more information and registration.