ACEC New Mexico

ACEC New Mexico The American Council of Engineering Companies New Mexico is devoted exclusively to the business interests of engineers in private practice.

The American Council of Engineering Companies New Mexico (ACEC New Mexico) is devoted exclusively to the business interests of engineers in private practice. With the active involvement and support of our membership, ACEC New Mexico helps create a business environment that encourages quality and innovative design, community service, and financial success. ACEC New Mexico is a dynamic business asso

ciation with more than 65 members (including Member Firms, Associate Members, and Affiliate Members), employing over 5,000 employees in the independent private practice of consulting engineering. We offer membership services, resources, and opportunities that benefit you, your company, and your clients. You will benefit from ACEC New Mexico membership through industry information and contacts, networking opportunities and events, and business development opportunities.

Who will help lead your firm into the future?The ACEC New Mexico Aspiring Principals Program gives emerging leaders the ...
08/29/2026

Who will help lead your firm into the future?

The ACEC New Mexico Aspiring Principals Program gives emerging leaders the practical knowledge, industry perspective and professional connections they need to prepare for greater responsibility within a consulting engineering firm.

With the program’s updated 2027 schedule, now is the perfect time for member firms to identify their next generation of leaders and make professional development part of their plans for the year ahead.

Through expert-led sessions, industry panels, peer discussions and valuable networking opportunities, participants will gain insight into:
• The economics of private practice
• Government affairs and industry advocacy
• Business development and market strategy
• Firm management and operations
• Risk management and project oversight
• Executive leadership and professional presence
• Lessons from experienced industry leaders

The program is ideal for project managers, senior engineers, future owners and partners, professionals responsible for firm growth, and other rising leaders ready to take the next step in their careers.

2027 Program Schedule:
January 20–21
February 17–18
March 17–18

All sessions will be held in Albuquerque. The $1,250 registration fee includes program sessions, meals, networking events and materials.

Developing future principals takes planning. Invest in the people who will shape your firm’s continued success and strengthen the future of New Mexico’s consulting engineering community.

Space is limited. Learn more and register today:
https://acecnm.growthzoneapp.com/eventcalendar/Details/aspiring-principals-program-20267-1679137?sourceTypeId=Website

08/25/2026

How can public- and private-sector collaboration help shape the future of Albuquerque’s infrastructure?

Join ACEC New Mexico for our September Membership Meeting, featuring Jennifer Turner, Director of Municipal Development for the City of Albuquerque.

During “Concrete Collaboration: Engineering Albuquerque Together,” Jennifer will share insight into the work of the City’s Department of Municipal Development and the important role collaboration plays in planning, designing, and delivering the infrastructure our community depends on.

This meeting is also a valuable opportunity to:
• Hear directly from City leadership
• Connect with fellow consulting engineering professionals
• Strengthen relationships across the public and private sectors
• Stay engaged in conversations affecting our firms, profession, and communities

📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
⏰ Networking: 11:30 a.m.–Noon
🎤 Presentation: Noon–1:00 p.m.
📍 Albuquerque Marriott, 2101 Louisiana Blvd. NE
💻 Virtual attendance is also available

Young Professionals receive discounted registration by using promo code YP.
We encourage ACEC New Mexico members to invite their colleagues and teams to join us for this timely conversation about engineering Albuquerque together.

Register today: https://acecnm.growthzoneapp.com/eventcalendar/Details/acec-membership-meeting-september-2026-1588633?sourceTypeId=Website

08/21/2026

Strong connections, valuable conversations and insights that matter to New Mexico’s consulting engineering community — our August Membership Meeting delivered all three!
Thank you to New Mexico State Auditor Joseph Maestas for joining ACEC New Mexico and sharing his perspective on public agency accountability and issues affecting engineering firms, infrastructure projects and communities throughout our state. We also appreciate the members and industry professionals who took time to join the conversation and connect with colleagues.
Gatherings like these are about more than a presentation over lunch. They create opportunities to strengthen professional relationships, exchange ideas, hear directly from public officials and stay informed about issues shaping the future of consulting engineering in New Mexico.
Whether you are an established firm leader, an emerging professional or someone interested in becoming more involved in the industry, ACEC New Mexico membership meetings offer meaningful access to the people, conversations and opportunities that help our engineering community move forward.
Missed the August meeting? There’s another opportunity just around the corner!
📅 Save the date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Join us for our next ACEC New Mexico Membership Meeting and experience the value of connecting with fellow consulting engineers and industry leaders firsthand.

We look forward to seeing you in September!

08/20/2026

Your firm’s future leaders are already on your team. Now is the time to invest in their growth.

ACEC New Mexico has announced an updated schedule for the 2027 Aspiring Principals Program (APP), giving member firms more time to plan ahead and register the next generation of consulting engineering leaders.

This multi-session program helps emerging leaders understand the responsibilities of running a successful engineering firm beyond project delivery. Through expert-led sessions, industry panels, peer discussions and networking opportunities, participants will explore:

• Economics of private practice
• Government affairs and industry advocacy
• Business development and market strategy
• Firm management and operations
• Risk management and project oversight
• Professional presence and executive leadership
• Leadership lessons from experienced industry executives

The program is designed for project managers, senior engineers, future owners and partners, professionals responsible for firm growth, and other rising leaders identified by their firms.

Updated 2027 Schedule:
January 20–21
February 17–18
March 17–18

All sessions will be held in Albuquerque. The $1,250 registration fee includes program sessions, meals, networking events and materials.

Strong firms develop strong leaders. Plan ahead, identify the professionals who are ready for their next step and give them the business knowledge, relationships and perspective they need to help lead your firm into the future.

08/19/2026

The 2026 ACEC Fall Conference is coming to Phoenix, Arizona, October 25–28 and ACEC New Mexico members are encouraged to be part of this premier national gathering for the business of engineering!

More than 1,100 engineering executives, firm leaders and industry partners will come together for four days of bold ideas, practical strategies and meaningful conversations. The conference will explore the issues shaping today’s firms, including leadership, talent, technology, growth and innovation.

Why should ACEC New Mexico members attend?
• Gain practical strategies and fresh perspectives to bring back to your firm
• Connect with engineering leaders and industry partners from across the country
• Learn about emerging trends affecting the business of engineering
• Participate in education sessions, rapid-fire presentations and industry discussions
• Build relationships through receptions, committee meetings and networking events
• Exchange ideas with peers who understand the opportunities and challenges facing consulting engineering firms
• Strengthen New Mexico’s presence within the national ACEC community

Whether you are a firm principal, emerging leader or engineering professional looking to expand your industry knowledge and connections, the Fall
Conference offers valuable opportunities to learn, collaborate and think bigger about the future of your firm.

Make plans to join ACEC colleagues in Phoenix, October 25–28!

08/13/2026

Speaker Proposals due Aug. 15, 2026 https://www.dot.nm.gov/new-mexico-transportation-safety-summit/

The New Mexico Department of Transportation’s Target Zero Program is seeking presentation and workshop proposals for the 3rd Annual New Mexico Transportation Safety Summit, taking place in September 2026.

This year’s theme, “Cultivating Shared Responsibility of Transportation Safety in New Mexico,” recognizes that creating safer roads requires collaboration across our engineering, transportation and public-safety communities.

ACEC New Mexico encourages transportation engineers and firms to submit proposals showcasing:
🔹 Successful transportation safety projects
🔹 Innovative practices and initiatives
🔹 New research and effective safety strategies
🔹 Lessons learned that can benefit communities statewide

With more than 300 attendees anticipated, the Summit offers an excellent opportunity to demonstrate the expertise and leadership of New Mexico’s engineering community while helping advance safety for all road users.

📅 Proposal deadline: August 15, 2026
➡️ Learn more and submit your proposal: https://www.dot.nm.gov/new-mexico-transportation-safety-summit/

Let’s make sure ACEC New Mexico members are well represented in this year’s program!

08/12/2026

Join ACEC New Mexico on Tuesday, August 18, for an informative Membership Meeting featuring New Mexico State Auditor Joseph M. Maestas, P.E., CFE

State Auditor Maestas will share valuable insights into public agency accountability and issues affecting New Mexico’s engineering and infrastructure community. Consulting engineers and industry professionals are encouraged to participate in the conversation and learn more about topics that may affect their firms, clients and profession.

ACEC New Mexico membership meetings also provide something equally valuable: the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with fellow engineering professionals. Connecting face-to-face with colleagues from across the industry can lead to new ideas, trusted partnerships, mentorship opportunities and a stronger understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing consulting firms throughout our state.

These events are one of the many benefits of ACEC New Mexico membership. Members gain access to industry leaders and public officials, timely professional insights, advocacy on issues affecting consulting engineers, and a statewide network of peers committed to strengthening New Mexico’s engineering community.

📅 Tuesday, August 18, 2026
⏰ 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. MDT
📍 Tomasita’s
🤝 Networking: 11:30 a.m.–noon
🍽️ Lunch and presentation: noon–1:00 p.m.

Registration is $25 for ACEC New Mexico members and $35 for nonmembers.

Not yet a member? Join us to experience the value of ACEC New Mexico firsthand and discover how membership can help you and your firm stay informed, connected and engaged.

Reserve your seat today through the ACEC New Mexico event calendar. We look forward to seeing you there!

08/11/2026

The August 2026 ACEC New Mexico Newsletter is here!

Members, be sure to check your inbox for the latest opportunities to connect, learn, lead, and make the most of your ACEC membership.

This month’s highlights include:

📅 August Membership Meeting on Tuesday, August 18, at Tomasita’s
Join us for an engaging presentation from New Mexico State Auditor Joseph Maestas. In addition to hearing valuable insights from one of our state’s key leaders, attendees will have the opportunity to strengthen relationships with colleagues from across New Mexico’s consulting engineering community.

🌟 Aspiring Principals Program: Registration is now open!
Take part in ACEC New Mexico’s new leadership-development program. Designed for emerging leaders, project managers, and future firm principals, the program will provide practical guidance in leadership, business development, financial and risk management, client relationships, strategic thinking, and industry advocacy. Member firms are encouraged to plan ahead and invest in the professionals who will lead their organizations into the future.

The newsletter also features:
• A Strategic Plan Spotlight on increasing and diversifying member engagement
• An update on ACEC New Mexico’s year-round government affairs and advocacy work
• Details about the ACEC Fall Conference in Phoenix
• Opportunities to serve on an ACEC New Mexico committee and become more involved

There is exciting momentum building across our association. We encourage every member to attend an upcoming event, explore a committee, support your firm’s emerging leaders, and help us continue strengthening New Mexico’s consulting engineering profession.

Check your inbox to read the August newsletter and learn how you can get involved. We look forward to seeing many of you at the August 18 Membership Meeting!

08/07/2026

Reserve your seat today through the ACEC New Mexico event calendar here https://acecnm.growthzoneapp.com/eventcalendar/Details/acec-monthly-membership-meeting-august-2026-1846610?sourceTypeId=Website

And we will see you on Tuesday, August 18, for an informative Membership Meeting featuring New Mexico State Auditor Joseph M. Maestas, P.E., CFE (https://www.linkedin.com/company/110253985/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true #) https://lnkd.in/e5dcDQ5h

State Auditor Maestas will share valuable insights into public agency accountability and issues affecting New Mexico’s engineering and infrastructure community. Consulting engineers and industry professionals are encouraged to participate in the conversation and learn more about topics that may affect their firms, clients and profession.

ACEC New Mexico membership meetings also provide something equally valuable: the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with fellow engineering professionals. Connecting face-to-face with colleagues from across the industry can lead to new ideas, trusted partnerships, mentorship opportunities and a stronger understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing consulting firms throughout our state.

These events are one of the many benefits of ACEC New Mexico membership. Members gain access to industry leaders and public officials, timely professional insights, advocacy on issues affecting consulting engineers, and a statewide network of peers committed to strengthening New Mexico’s engineering community.

📅 Tuesday, August 18, 2026
⏰ 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. MDT
📍 Tomasita’s
🤝 Networking: 11:30 a.m.–noon
🍽️ Lunch and presentation: noon–1:00 p.m.

Registration is $25 for ACEC New Mexico members and $35 for nonmembers.

Not yet a member? Join us to experience the value of ACEC New Mexico firsthand and discover how membership can help you and your firm stay informed, connected and engaged.

08/05/2026

Happy 2026! Hear from some of our ACEC New Mexico consulting engineers about why someone should become an engineer.

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