Professional Engineers of North Carolina

03/12/2026

Tee Up for a Great Cause! ⛳

Get ready to hit the greens and make a difference! Registration is now open for the hashtag Educational Foundation Golf Tournament on Monday, April 27, and we invite you to join us for a fantastic day of golf, networking, and friendly competition.

Whether you're playing for the leaderboard or simply enjoying a day on the course with colleagues and friends, this tournament is a great way to connect with fellow engineers and supporters of the profession.

More importantly, your participation advances the Educational Foundation's mission by supporting engineering scholarships and outreach programs that inspire and prepare the next generation of engineers in North Carolina.

⛳ Grab your clubs, gather your foursome, and swing into action!
Spots are limited, so reserve yours today.

Register: https://penc.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2041182&group=

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03/06/2026

11/24/2025

We’re feeling thankful — and excited! The Raleigh Seminar is just 2 weeks away, happening December 8–10 at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center at NC State

This year’s program includes 15+ PDHs, great speakers, hands-on sessions, AND opportunities to give back to our community.

⭐ Keynote Speakers:
🎤 Monday: Jim Pfaendtner, Dean of NC State Engineering
🎤 Tuesday: Representative Dean Arp, PE

🌳 Special Off-Site Tour: Dorothea Dix Park
Monday, Dec 8 at 1:30 PM — worth 2 PDHs! Only 25 spots available, so grab yours early.

❤️ Holiday Donation Drive
We’ll be collecting athletic clothing for men and women for the Raleigh Rescue Mission. All items must be new and in original, unopened packages and/or with tags still attached. Most needed: Sweatpants (sizes medium – 5XL) and Sweatshirts and hoodies (sizes medium – 5XL)

Come join us for learning, networking, and community impact!

👉 Register here: https://penc.org/page/raleigh
📅 Dec 8–10 | McKimmon Center, Raleigh

11/12/2025

🥣 Happy National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day!
Nothing warms the heart like good company, meaningful work, and giving back — and that’s exactly what’s in store at the Raleigh Seminar, December 8–10 at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center at NC State

Join engineers from across NC for 15+ PDHs, great speakers (including keynote speaker NC Rep. Dean Arp, PE and NC State Engineering Dean Jim Pfaendtner), and the chance to make an impact through our Raleigh Rescue Mission community drive — collecting new robes, slippers, sweatshirts, and more for men and women in need.

💡 Plus, don’t miss the PENC Educational Foundation Winter Social & Fundraiser at the Raleigh Brewing Company on Dec 8 — good friends, good cause, and good vibes guaranteed!

Because sometimes the best “chicken soup for the soul” is connecting with your engineering community and helping others. 💙

👉 View the Agenda & Register Today: https://penc.org/page/raleigh

11/05/2025

🗳️ The Agenda is LIVE!
We’re excited to share the full lineup for the 2025 Raleigh Seminar, happening December 8–10 at the McKimmon Conference & Training Center!

Join engineers from across North Carolina for three days of professional development, networking, and inspiration — including:
✅ 15+ PDHs available
✅ Keynote sessions on innovation, leadership, and resilience
✅ Hands-on workshops and technical sessions
✅ The PENC Educational Foundation Winter Social & Fundraiser
✅ Optional off-site tour opportunity

Whether you’re looking to learn something new, connect with peers, or earn PDHs before year-end, this is the event for you!

👉 Check out the agenda and register today: https://penc.org/page/raleigh
📅 December 8–10 | McKimmon Center | Raleigh, NC

08/21/2025

Call for Speakers: 2025 Raleigh Seminar

We are now accepting speaker proposals for the PENC Raleigh Seminar, held December 8–10, 2025, at the NC State University -McKimmon Conference & Training Center in Raleigh, NC. This event brings together engineers of all disciplines for professional development, networking, and idea exchange.

Submit your proposal today! https://penc.org/page/raleigh

08/07/2025

Are you a newly licensed PE?
Do you know someone who recently earned their PE license?
Are you interested in mentoring or supporting a new engineer?

The PENC Young Members Committee invites newly licensed Professional Engineers — and those who support or mentor them — to attend one of our upcoming New PE Celebrations across North Carolina. First up - Wilmington, NC on August 14 at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.! Special thank you to our sponsors McKim & Creed, Highfill Infrastructure Engineering, PC, and Terracon for their support!

These events are a chance to celebrate your achievement, welcome new PEs into the profession, and connect with fellow engineers, mentors, PENC members, and leaders in our engineering community.

Whether you’re newly licensed, looking to congratulate a colleague, or hoping to support the next generation — we’d love to see you there. Come network, celebrate, and learn more about the Professional Engineers of North Carolina and how YOU can get involved.

Register Today: https://penc.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1977122

06/18/2025

🎉 THANK YOU for an unforgettable 2025 Summer Conference!
We just wrapped up our largest conference since 2022 — and it was full of amazing moments:

💼 115+ attendees
🤝 17 generous sponsors
🌟 14 powerful partners
🎤 30+ speakers
🎓 6 award winners
🎖 2 PENC Fellows & 1 NSPE Fellow celebrated
🚪 2 off-site tours
🏆 Final presentations from our Leadership Institute grads
📈 Plus, we installed new Executive Officers!

We are so proud of our engineering community and grateful to everyone who helped make this event such a success!

📍SAVE THE DATE:
Join us next year at the beach!
🌊 Wrightsville Beach, NC
🗓 June 11–13, 2026

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05/13/2025

We’re just a few weeks away from the PENC 2025 Summer Conference in beautiful Asheville, NC — and some of the most exciting opportunities still have spots available!

🛠️ NEW: Substantial Damage Estimate Training (4 PDHs)
Whether you attend the full conference or just this session, you’ll walk away with valuable disaster response skills. Conference attendees get a discount!

🏫 Joint NCSU/UNCA Engineering Programs
Didn’t sign up for a tour yet? There’s still time! Email us to get added — spots are limited!

🥂 Leadership Institute Alumni Social
Are you a graduate of our Leadership Institute? Come celebrate with fellow alumni on Friday evening! It’s the perfect chance to reconnect and share your leadership journey.

📅 June 5–7, 2025 | 📍 Asheville, NC
🔗 Register + View the Agenda: https://penc.org/page/PENCSummerConf

PDHs, tours, training, networking — this is where NC engineers come together.

05/09/2025

🗓️ The full agenda is out for the PENC 2025 Summer Conference — and it's packed with powerful sessions, offsite tours, and fresh opportunities to earn PDHs!

📍 Join us June 5–7 in beautiful Asheville, NC as we focus on Rebuilding for Resilience: Strengthening NC’s Economy and Infrastructure.

✅ Substantial Damage Training (NEW!)
✅ Keynotes, panels & networking
✅ Offsite tours – space is limited!
✅ Government rate available – contact us!

📲 Check out the full schedule & register:
👉 https://penc.org/page/PENCSummerConf

05/01/2025

If you’ve attended our Summer Conference before, you know how valuable it is to grow, connect, and recharge with fellow engineers.

Let’s do it again!
Join us June 5–7 in Asheville for the 2025 Summer Conference:
👉 Rebuilding for Resilience: Strengthening NC’s Economy and Infrastructure

✅ Earn PDHs
✅ Hear from leading voices
✅ Network with great people
✅ Enjoy downtown Asheville!

🛎️ Sign up today: https://penc.org/page/PENCSummerConf
We’d love to welcome you back this June! 😊