ASCE New York State Council

The ASCE New York State Council was founded in 1963 and consists of the Buffalo, Ithaca, Metropolitan, Mohawk-Hudson, Rochester, and Syracuse Sections.

The Council’s purpose is to be the unified voice of the approximately 7,400 ASCE members and other Civil Engineers in New York State and to bring together the constituent ASCE Sections in New York to work collectively on common concerns related to professionalism, legislation, infrastructure, awards, and other timely issues.

The Council aims to affect closer contact between New York Sections; collectively support each of the NYS Sections; to be active and diligent in addressing government relations, public relations, and recognizing accomplishments.

The Council maintains an awards program to recognize the accomplishments of outstanding Civil Engineers, Civil Engineering projects, Historic Landmarks, and Student Chapters. The awards are Russell D. Porter Service to ASCE, Historic Landmark, Outstanding Civil Engineer in Government, Outstanding Civil Engineer in Private Practice, Outstanding Civil Engineering Project, Outstanding Younger Civil Engineer, and Student Chapter Award in Memory of Otto W. Maatsch.

The NYS Council leadership is elected to a two-year term by the delegates to the Council and meets regularly.  It generally meets in person twice a year in conjunction with the Region 1 Assembly and holds virtual meetings throughout the rest of the year.

The Council’s main committees:

The Legislative Committee identifies and informs Council members of proposed or pending New York State legislation related to the Civil and/or Engineering profession or business practices affecting the Civil Engineering profession.

The Professional Registration Committee observes and informs Council members of developments, legislation, policies, etc. which occurs related to professional registration and/or certification.

The Awards Committee solicits and reviews applications for the various awards sponsored by the NYS Council.

The New York State Infrastructure Report Card Committee develops, prepares, publicizes, and raises awareness of the Report Card for New York’s Infrastructure.

The Student Support Task Committee collaborates with the Region 1 Student Support Committee to provide support to civil engineering students at colleges and universities within New York State.