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Summer 2019 | Volume #1 | Issue #1
DC BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING NEWSLETTER
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Welcome to the DC Board of Professional Engineering's (Board) newsletter. The Board regulates the licensing and practice of professional engineers and land surveyors and protects the public by upholding the District of Columbia’s Professional Engineers regulations.
The Board held an outreach event in March 2019 at Howard University. Board members met with students and presented "Pathways to Licensure" -- explaining and discussing the Importance of and road to licensure. The Board will hold a second outreach event at the university in the fall.
The 98th NCEES Annual Meeting was held August 14-17, 2019 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. The meeting included workshops offering professional development hours for professional engineers and surveyors. The Council voted on key licensure issues and elected new officers at the business sessions.
Dean Ringle, PE., PS., began his term as 2019-20 NCEES President at the conclusion of the annual meeting. He replaces outgoing president James Purcell, PE of New Jersey, who will remain on the NCEES Board of Directors as immediate past president. The 2020 annual meeting will be held August 26-29 in Chicago.
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Register for the 2019 Principles and Practice of Engineering Exam
The October 2019 Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) (or Professional Engineer) examination will take place on Friday, October 25, 2019 and Saturday, October 26, 2019. Note: Applicants must register on the The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) website and pay for the exam booklet and grading process. Failure to register and complete payments on NCEES will prohibit approval to sit for the exam on the scheduled dates. The cost of the NCEES registration ($250 for PE exam, $400 for SE Vertical, and $400 for Lateral exam) is separate from the application fee to the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs.
Please review this document carefully prior to submitting an application.
Taking Cybersecurity Seriously
NCEES CEO David Cox said, “…NCEES was made aware that three U.S. utility companies received phishing emails claiming to be from NCEES, announcing exam results.” Click here to continue reading.
Notice of Final Rulemaking
Continuing education requirements have been finalized for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. The notice was published in the DC Register on August 2, 2019. Visit here and click View Text.
Disciplinary Actions
Keith Preddie
By final order, Mr. Keith Preddie’s Professional Engineering License No. PE8142 was revoked for violations of 17 DCMR 1516.3 and 8 by placing his seal and signature on engineering drawings or plans that were not performed under his direction and control.
Current Board Members & Staff
Samuel Wilson – Chair, Professional Engineer
Barry Lucas – Professional Engineer
Mary Jean Pajak – Professional Engineer
Paul Rich – Professional Engineer
Roland Carter – Consumer Member
Michael McKenna – Land Surveyor
Vacant – Land Surveyor
To apply for a vacancy, please visit the Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments for more information and an application.
New Board Member
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Michael McKenna, LS joined the Board in July. He has been employed by Bernard F. Locraft, Civil Engineers, for 34 years. Mr. McKenna is a native of Bethesda, MD. He attended the University of Virginia and has been licensed in the District of Columbia since 2007. |
Remaining 2019 Board Meetings
The Board meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs located at 1100 4th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024.
August - Recess
September 25
October 24
November 21
December Recess
Visit us online.
October 2018 Examinees
Michael Blunschi Robyn Wells Louis McGowan
Christopher Perry Wali Naemi Rachel Boots
Ben Titus Lisa Jardeleza Bryan Pittman
Derek Tanner Michael Curcio Kejian Chen
Jacob Baldassini Donald Phillips Justin Bradfield
James Carter Demba Ndiaye Santosh Dhakal
William Williams Karlynn Kerney John Hudson
Michael Lee Ethan Scholl Miranda McCoy
Michael Skerritt Andrew Aguilar Christopher Caro
Jerry Tariscka Kevin Andreone Kenneth Hill
Katherine Farley Ali Heidari Mohab Hussein
David Romness Timothy Dinger
April 2019 Examinees
Brandon Foy Sze Wun InNgai Daniel Shirkey
Azam Jawad Julio Cesar Michelle Gettle
Eric Doherty Nicholas Pleiman Mariela Medina Castellanos
Ryan Fleming Leykun Abtew Katherine Guasseres
Mark Manning Basillio Giurgola Gashawbez Degefie
Trevor Mattson Sara Zama Aaron Garnier
Devan Tracy Lucas Vander Linden Emily Wolff
Morgan Speight Jack Poberenzy William Ryall
Sanaz Zehtabi Megan Graham Dagmawie Shikurye
Dillion Goodell Sheila Bokar Zhangping Wei
Natalie Celmo David Green Jeffrey Carucci
Mangaliso Goba Brian Roye Kevin Ricart
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