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Massachusetts EOHLC Seeks Engineer to Serve on its Designer Selection Committee

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) has asked MSPE to appoint a qualified, licensed-engineer candidate to serve on the EOHLC’s Designer Selection Committee (DSC). On behalf of the MSPE Board of Directors, I ask all potential candidates to seriously consider this opportunity.

Nominee Requirements
Must be a MA registered engineer, with interest in affordable housing

Appointee and his or her firm is prohibited from providing services on any EOHLC funded public housing construction projects

No potential conflict of interest (city employee, contracted consultant to city, no direct or indirect financial interest in any contract made by EOHLC)

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Join Us in Celebrating Professional Engineers Day on August 6

NSPE-MA invites you to join us in celebrating the 10th annual Professional Engineers Day with local colleagues and fellow PEs around the world!

NSPE champions the PE license and protects its integrity to promote a constant focus on public health, safety, and welfare. Learn more about licensure and the steps to get and maintain your license.

Below you’ll find practical ways that you can help us continue to raise awareness about what it means to be a PE, recognize licensed PEs, and show appreciation for the work they do every day. READ MORE

2025 NSPE-MA Annual Meeting & Dinner to be held Sept 17

The 2025 NSPE-MA (MSPE) Annual Meeting and Dinner will be held on Wednesday evening, September 17 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Mick Morgan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 973 Providence Hwy, Sharon, MA.

All members and their guests are invited and encouraged to attend.  Dinner is complementary (with RSVP) for each member and one guest.   A cash bar will also be available.

Participants will enjoy: A delicious dinner, the opportunity to meet fellow NSPE/MSPE members, and a brief ceremony to officially install the new officers.

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MSPE Briefings Newsletter – JULY 2025

The July 2025 Issue of MSPE Briefings is full of timely information, resources and opportunities for professional development.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

  • Event Recap: Tour of Albion Hydroelectric Plant
  • AUGUST 6: PE Day Celebrates Licensure and the Profession
  • Register for NSPECon25: Aug 6-8 in Kansas City, MO
  • NSPE Women’s Leadership Program
  • MA MATHCOUNTS Updates and Opportunities
  • Professional Resources for Members:
  • On-Demand Professional Development Webinar Series
  • Webinar: Understanding Executive Actions & Their Impact
  • Updated NJCDC Documents 50% Off for NSPE Members
  • NSPE Communities: Learn, Share and Connect
  • Discounted Member Dues Program for Engineering Graduates
  • Career Opportunities in the MSPE Career Center

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Call for Applicants: NSPE-MA 2025 Engineering Student Scholarship

MSPE is pleased to announce that we will award up to two (2) scholarships of $2,000 each in June 2025 to one or two candidates actively enrolled or accepted into an undergraduate ABET-accredited engineering program at a university or college for the 2025-2026 school year.

Eligibility requirements:

  • Candidate must be sponsored by an active NSPE-MA (MSPE) member in good standing (Member # Required)
  • Candidate must be actively enrolled or accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program at a four-year college or university during the 2025-2026 school year (Verification required)
  • Applicants must either be studying at a MA University or a resident of Massachusetts

(EXTENDED) APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 16, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET

Not a Member of NSPE/NSPE-MA Chapter (MSPE) Yet?
Join now to take advantage of this member benefit

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View or download the 2025 Call for Applicants PDF
View or download the 2025 Scholarship Application Form

2025 Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) Awards Call for Nominations (Deadline: May 20)

NSPE-MA (MSPE) and ACEC/MA are now accepting nominations for our state’s 2025 QBS Awards, to be presented in June 2025.

CLICK TO VIEW OR DOWNLOAD:
Full QBS Award Criteria and Nomination Instructions
2025 Nomination Form

Nationally, NSPE and ACEC partner to administer the QBS Awards, recognizing public and private entities that make exemplary use of the Qualifications-Based Selection process at the federal, state and local levels.

QBS Award winners serve as examples of how well the QBS process works, and they help NSPE and ACEC promote the practice of QBS in jurisdictions that do not use, or underuse, QBS to procure engineering services.

The first step is to enter at the state level. The deadline for nominations in Massachusetts is 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

In consultation with ACEC/MA, the Massachusetts Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE-MA) will submit up to 3 nominations, one in each category, to NSPE and ACEC for national consideration.

Recognition at the 2025 NSPE Annual Convention
The National QBS Award winner(s) will receive a trophy and be recognized during the Recognition & Installation Luncheon on August 7 at NSPECon25 in Kansas City, MO.

In addition to the National QBS Awards, this program generally recognizes up to four QBS Merit Award winners annually, who will each be presented with a plaque at a state-level event by the relevant NSPE State Society and ACEC Member Organization.

Winning is Just Part of the Competition
In the NSPE-MA & ACEC/MA Qualification Based Selection Awards, everyone is a winner.
By entering the competition, your participation will help share best practices in QBS. You will be contributing to the engineering profession and the built environment as a whole. Studies have determined that QBS offers better cost and higher-quality construction than ‘lowest bid.” Help us educate others on the importance of QBS.

Award Nominations are requested in these 3 Categories:

  • Federal Government Sector
  • State Government Sector
  • Non-Government Sector

Government Sector entities include agencies in Massachusetts: states, municipalities, local governments, departments or agencies of government, school districts, university systems, public utility systems, research laboratories (if publicly funded), special purpose districts, and the like.

Non-Government Sector entities include private corporations, privately-funded research labs, private utility companies, design professionals, construction contractors, developers and any non-government entity that uses professional services on a regular basis.
These lists are indicative, but are not meant to be considered all-inclusive.

Mandated and Non-Mandated QBS
Public entities operating under mandated QBS (Mini-Brooks Law) procedures are also eligible if they have demonstrated exceptional leadership in qualifications-based selection. Nominations from non-mandated public entities will receive priority consideration, if all other criteria are rated equally.

Nominations may originate from an NSPE State Society (i.e., MSPE); an ACEC Member Organization (i.e., ACEC/Massachusetts); a public or private entity, or an individual in the public or private sector. Self-nomination is not permitted.

MSPE Briefings Newsletter – APRIL 2025

The April 2025 Issue of MSPE Briefings is full of timely information, resources and opportunities for professional development.

Table of Contents:
Student Scholarship Opportunities – Applications DUE APRIL 15
Massachusetts Countdown to MATHCOUNTS National Competition MAY 10-13
Exploring the NSPE Code of Ethics for Professional Engineers
Professional Resources: Upcoming WORKability Webinar Dates
Practical Benefit for Members: Community Discussion Groups
Register Now: NSPECon25 | AUGUST 6 – 8 | Kansas City, Missouri
Career Opportunities in the MSPE Career Center

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Volunteers Needed: Can You or Your Team Help?

REMINDER: VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED thoughout Massachusetts on FEBRUARY 1, 4, 8, and MARCH 1

If you or your firm values promoting math and STEM-related careers, then MATHCOUNTS is your opportunity to make a difference now.

Here’s how you can support our state’s 800+ young Mathletes as they compete in 7 Chapter Competitions in February, and the Massachusetts State MATHCOUNTS Competition in March, to determine the students who will REPRESENT OUR STATE at the 2025 National MATHCOUNTS Competition, May 5-9 in Washington, DC.

I invite you to volunteer a few hours to proctor or score exams at a local competition near you (see schedule below) or to donate to the program.

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On behalf of the students, THANK YOU for your support.

Sincerely,
John Hayden, PE
Senior Transportation Engineer | Stantec Consulting Services
Director, Massachusetts Society of Professional Engineers
MATHCOUNTS State Coordinator

 

Announcing Beers With Engineers

Tired of engineering alone? The NSPE-MA Chapter was inspired by the success of other NSPE chapters with their “Beers with Engineers” events. Enjoy some free apps while you socialize, network, and discuss your career with fellow engineers. Join us for the inaugural session on Thursday, November 14th, at 5pm at Castle Island Brewing Co., 31 Astor Ave, Norwood, MA 02062. 🍻See you there!