So you want a be a PE and achieve AAEES Board Certification, but how?

Practical details of education, experience, examination, and continuing professional development 

Webinar Summary

The first Professional Engineer (PE) license was issued by the State of Wyoming in 1907.  Just 48 years later, in 1955, the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientist was formed. It was originally known as the “American Sanitary Engineering Intersociety Board”, which offered “Diplomate” status to competent sanitary engineers. Today, just a further 68 years later, both the PE and the BCEE/BCES continue to be recognized as standards of excellence in Environmental Engineering and Science.

But how does one gain the education and experience needed to achieve these credentials?  What are the tests actually like, and how does one study effectively?  And then once one has achieved these credentials, what’s needed to stay current in order to maintain them through continuing professional development?

The purpose of this webinar is to “pull back the curtain” – to use a Wizard of Oz metaphor – on the details of the PE and Board Certification.  Of course, these credentials are real, meaningful, and important. Yet they can seem to be shrouded in a bit of mystery for those who may not be familiar.  Join us to learn more about the PE and Board Certification, and how the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists can support you on your journey to demonstrating leadership and excellence in Environmental Engineering and Science through specialty certification.

About the Presenters

Isreal Hodges, Jr., P.E., BCEE, CHMM

Isreal Hodges, Jr., is an Lead EHS Specialist for Rivian Automotive. He is an environmental engineer with over 10 years of experience working within industry as well as governmental agencies, public utilities and private consulting on projects pertaining to waste management, air compliance, hazardous materials management, and pollution prevention oversight. A licensed Professional Engineer in several states throughout the Southeast and Midwest, he has enjoyed Board Certification from the American Academy of Environmental Engineers & Scientists since 2019. Additionally, he served on the boards of the Louisville Regional Science & Engineering Fair (LRSEF), the Kentucky section of Air & Waste Management Association, and a host of other nonprofit organizations. A graduate of Clemson University, he resides in Louisville, KY where he enjoys competing in powerlifting meets, spending time with family, and completing community service through membership of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. of which he has been a member for 14 years. He is currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Academy and is also a member of the Academy's K-12 and Membership Committees.

Professor Daniel B. Oerther, PhD, PE, BCEE, BCES

Our AAEES Executive Director and Immediate Past President, Professor Daniel B. Oerther, PhD, PE, BCEE, BCES is best known for leadership bridging engineering and nursing to advance environmental health practice through science diplomacy.  Dan joined the Missouri University of Science and Technology in 2010 as the John A. and Susan Mathes Endowed Chair of Civil Engineering.  Dan is currently the Chair of the 8,000-member Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (London, England) and the Treasurer of Engineers Without Borders - USA (Denver, Colorado). Professor Oerther is a Diplomate Laureate of the American Academy of Sanitarians, a Fellow of the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors, and a lifetime honorary Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Dan holds specialty certifications in water supply and wastewater engineering as well as environmental microbiology.

Webinar Format

This will be an interactive session with "live chat" capability. The session is open to environmental engineering and science professionals across all sectors and career stages. Our objective is to offer special insights on leading edge solutions for graduate and undergraduate students as well as early to mid-career environmental professionals who are considering specialty certification.

AAEES Board Certified Individuals: Attend this event and earn 1.5 PDHs towards your PDH requirements for maintaining your specialty certification.

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