At the New Jersey Professional Engineers in Construction (NJPEC), advocacy is more than just a talking point—it’s a responsibility we embrace on behalf of our members, our profession, and the communities we serve. As a practice division of the New Jersey Society of Professional Engineers (NJSPE), we actively engage with legislators, agencies, and allied organizations to help shape public policies that impact infrastructure, safety, and the engineering profession at large.
NJPEC advocates from the frontlines of the built environment. Our members are deeply familiar with the challenges of modern construction—budget constraints, regulatory hurdles, and evolving safety standards. That’s why we believe construction engineers must have a voice in the decisions that govern how infrastructure is planned, funded, and executed. Through formal recommendations, committee representation, and one-on-one engagement with policymakers, we help ensure laws and administrative policies are informed by technical expertise, practical experience, and a deep commitment to public safety.
Our focus areas are wide-ranging but always grounded in real-world impact. NJPEC supports policies that promote sustainable infrastructure investment, protect the Professional Engineer (PE) license, and streamline project delivery through fair procurement and alternative contracting methods. We advocate for updates to engineering licensure that recognize construction experience and for legislation that prioritizes quality, ethics, and long-term value in public works projects.
In recent years, NJPEC has played an active role in discussions surrounding workforce development, continuing education requirements, and the role of engineers in design-build and public-private partnership (P3) models. We also contribute to industry feedback loops for regulations affecting materials testing, site inspections, geotechnical risk, and safety compliance. These efforts are done in partnership with NJSPE and other like-minded groups, amplifying our collective ability to influence meaningful change.
Importantly, NJPEC doesn’t operate as a lobbying firm—we operate as a trusted professional voice. Our influence is earned through credibility, collaboration, and a demonstrated understanding of how infrastructure policy intersects with engineering practice. We serve as technical advisors, expert witnesses, and thought partners, bringing clarity to complex topics that benefit from engineering insight.
Policy advocacy is also a two-way conversation. We help our members stay informed about emerging legislation and regulatory shifts that affect their day-to-day work. Whether it’s a new requirement from the Department of Transportation or changes to licensing pathways, NJPEC serves as a reliable source of insight and updates. We also encourage engineers to participate directly—through letters, public comment, testimony, and committee involvement.
Ultimately, our advocacy work supports a more resilient, efficient, and accountable infrastructure system for New Jersey. It protects the value of engineering licensure, raises the profile of construction professionals, and ensures that projects serve both the public interest and professional integrity. NJPEC’s voice is not the loudest—but it is one of the most respected in the room.
Our goal is simple: make sure engineers are at the table when decisions about infrastructure are being made. Because when they are, outcomes improve—not just for the profession, but for everyone who lives, drives, walks, or works on what we build.
At the New Jersey Professional Engineers in Construction (NJPEC), advocacy is more than just a talking point—it’s a responsibility we embrace on behalf of our members, our profession, and the communities we serve. As a practice division of the New Jersey Society of Professional Engineers (NJSPE), we actively engage with legislators, agencies, and allied organizations to help shape public policies that impact infrastructure, safety, and the engineering profession at large.
NJPEC advocates from the frontlines of the built environment. Our members are deeply familiar with the challenges of modern construction—budget constraints, regulatory hurdles, and evolving safety standards. That’s why we believe construction engineers must have a voice in the decisions that govern how infrastructure is planned, funded, and executed. Through formal recommendations, committee representation, and one-on-one engagement with policymakers, we help ensure laws and administrative policies are informed by technical expertise, practical experience, and a deep commitment to public safety.
Our focus areas are wide-ranging but always grounded in real-world impact. NJPEC supports policies that promote sustainable infrastructure investment, protect the Professional Engineer (PE) license, and streamline project delivery through fair procurement and alternative contracting methods. We advocate for updates to engineering licensure that recognize construction experience and for legislation that prioritizes quality, ethics, and long-term value in public works projects.
In recent years, NJPEC has played an active role in discussions surrounding workforce development, continuing education requirements, and the role of engineers in design-build and public-private partnership (P3) models. We also contribute to industry feedback loops for regulations affecting materials testing, site inspections, geotechnical risk, and safety compliance. These efforts are done in partnership with NJSPE and other like-minded groups, amplifying our collective ability to influence meaningful change.
Importantly, NJPEC doesn’t operate as a lobbying firm—we operate as a trusted professional voice. Our influence is earned through credibility, collaboration, and a demonstrated understanding of how infrastructure policy intersects with engineering practice. We serve as technical advisors, expert witnesses, and thought partners, bringing clarity to complex topics that benefit from engineering insight.
Policy advocacy is also a two-way conversation. We help our members stay informed about emerging legislation and regulatory shifts that affect their day-to-day work. Whether it’s a new requirement from the Department of Transportation or changes to licensing pathways, NJPEC serves as a reliable source of insight and updates. We also encourage engineers to participate directly—through letters, public comment, testimony, and committee involvement.
Ultimately, our advocacy work supports a more resilient, efficient, and accountable infrastructure system for New Jersey. It protects the value of engineering licensure, raises the profile of construction professionals, and ensures that projects serve both the public interest and professional integrity. NJPEC’s voice is not the loudest—but it is one of the most respected in the room.
Our goal is simple: make sure engineers are at the table when decisions about infrastructure are being made. Because when they are, outcomes improve—not just for the profession, but for everyone who lives, drives, walks, or works on what we build.
