ACEC California is a 50 plus year-old, nonprofit association of private consulting engineering and land surveying firms. As a statewide organization, we are dedicated to enhancing the consulting engineering and land surveying professions, protecting the general public and promoting use of the private sector in the growth and development of our state. Our members provide services for all phases of planning, designing, and constructing projects. Member services include civil, structural, geotechnical, electrical and mechanical engineering and land surveying for all types of public works, residential, commercial and industrial projects.

APWA is an international educational and professional association of public agencies, private sector companies, and individuals dedicated to providing high quality public works goods and services. Originally chartered in 1937, APWA is the largest and oldest organization of its kind I the world, with headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, an office in Washington, D.C., and 64 chapters throughout North America. APWA provides a forum in which public works professionals can exchange ideas, improve professional competency, increase the performance of their agencies and companies, and bring important public works related topics to public attention in local, state, and federal arenas.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)- Channel Islands Section

Vision To be the premier professional organization for improving the stature of mechanical engineers and students throughout Region IX.
Mission To aggressively develop programs to enhance the stature of mechanical engineers and students by addressing the professional, economic and social needs, facilitate participation in Society activities and promote membership in ASME.

Founded in 1888 to advance the knowledge and practice of Naval Engineering in public and private applications; to enhance the professionalism and well-being of members and promote Naval Engineering as a career field...

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Santa Barbara / Ventura Branch

Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers is America's oldest national engineering society. ASCE's vision is to position engineers as global leaders building a better quality of life.

American Society for Quality (ASQ)

The society for everyone who seeks quality technology, concepts, or tools

APICS, The Association of Operations Management

APICS, The Association for Operations Management, body of knowledge spans all aspects of operations management including production, inventory, supply chain, materials purchasing, and logistics. It was founded in 1957 and was then known as the American Production and Inventory Control Society.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) - Worldwide

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) - Los Angeles Council

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) - Buenaventura Section

The IEEE and its predecessors, the AIEE (American Institute of Electrical Engineers) and the IRE (Institute of Radio Engineers), date to 1884.

From its earliest origins, the IEEE has advanced the theory and application of electrotechnology and allied sciences, served as a catalyst for technological innovation and supported the needs of its members through a wide variety of programs and services.

 

Through its members, the IEEE is a leading authority in technical areas ranging from computer engineering, biomedical technology and telecommunications, to electric power, aerospace engineering and consumer electronics, among others.

Through its technical publishing, conferences and consensus-based standards activities, the IEEE produces 30 percent of the world's published literature in electrical and electronics engineering, and computer science areas, holds annually more than 300 major conferences and has nearly 900 active standards with almost 500 under development.

International Test and Evaluation Association (ITEA)

Educational organization founded in 1980 for exchange of technology information in the field of test and evaluation, development and application of policy and techniques used to assess the effectiveness, reliability and safety of systems and products...

Santa Barbara and Ventura County Mathcounts

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Established in 1969, a not-for-profit institute for project management professions in many different industry areas, including aerospace, automotive, business management, construction, engineering, financial services, information technology, pharmaceuticals and telecommunications...

The International Society of Logistics (SOLE)

Founded in 1966 as a non-profit international professional society composed of individuals organized to enhance the art and science of logistics technology, education and management...

Society of Women Engineers

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), founded in 1950, is a not-for-profit educational and service organization. SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be recognized for their life-changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders.

The San Buenaventura Section was charted in 2002. The section is comprised of engineers from Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. Regular monthly meetings give members an opportunity to network and continue their professional development. The section also participates in a number of outreach programs for girls in K-12 grade.

MISSION STATEMENT:
“Encourage women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, provide support and camaraderie among women in the engineering field, and expand the image of engineers as a positive force in the community."