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Membership
In addition to benefits you receive as a member of NSPE you also are a member of Professional Engineers of Oregon. We provide services to state and national members through:
Furthering the Profession: Publications and Educational Programs - Held Throughout the State of OR by the Local Chapters
Professional Development: Training and career opportunities intended to keep engineers up to date, employable, and competent
Student & Youth Programs: Community service programs through the PEO Education Foundation with scholarships to Oregon state universities. Support of the MATHCOUNTS middle school competitions. And statewide celebration of Engineers Week promoting engineering to generations to come.
Governmental Affairs: Providing engineers with a strong and consistent voice in issues that impact the PE Act, working conditions, and more. Current legislation or rulings impacting the PE license or profession. . . Oregon Session is January 12, 2009 - June 30, 2009. Click here for a Representative in your district.
If you are interested in serving on the Legislative Committee please contact Dennis Hickman, PE at dennis.hickman@jacobs.com
Governors Letter of Consolidation of OSBEELS under Building Codes- Click here
to review recommendation. PEO is partnering with other societies concerned about the Governors recommendation. Here is the letter sent to the Governor and others regarding our position. Click here We encourage all PEO members to contact their legislator regarding this issue.
Bill Number: HB2412
Headline: Relating to the renewal of delinquent certificates by the
State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying; amending
ORS 672.170.
Description: The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of
the measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject to
consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is an editor's brief
statement of the essential features of the measure as introduced.
Establishes conditions under which State Board of Examiners for
Engineering and Land Surveying may renew engineering certificate that
has been delinquent more than five years.
Bill Number: HB2457
Headline: Relating to the designing of residential fire sprinkler
systems; creating new provisions; and amending ORS 671.030 and 672.060.
Description: The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of
the measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject to
consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is an editor's brief
statement of the essential features of the measure as introduced. Allows
State Plumbing Board to authorize journeyman plumber who obtains
training and certification from board-recognized provider to design fire
sprinkler systems in one and two family dwellings and appurtenances.
Provides that journeyman plumber designing fire sprinkler system within
scope of board authorization is not engaged in practice of architecture
or practice of engineering.
Bill Number: SB144
Headline: Relating to the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and
Land Surveying.
Description: The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of
the measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject to
consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is an editor's brief
statement of the essential features of the measure as introduced. Allows
State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying to recognize
results of standardized examinations administered by national
organization in lieu of examinations administered by board in evaluating
applicant qualifications for registration as engineer, land surveyor or
photogrammetrist.
Bill Number: SB142
Headline: Relating to professions regulated by the State Board of
Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying; amending ORS 30.
Description: The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of
the measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject to
consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is an editor's brief
statement of the essential features of the measure as introduced.
Describes actions that are practice of, or offer to practice,
photogrammetric mapping. Requires photogrammetrist to obtain seal and to
stamp and sign documents. Prohibits unauthorized practice of
photogrammetric mapping. States grounds for photogrammetrist discipline.
Allows qualifying person registered as photogrammetrist in another state
to obtain Oregon registration. Eliminates age requirement for retired
engineer, land surveyor or photogrammetrist to obtain inactive status.
Revises terminology used to refer to engineers and land surveyors.
Authorizes board to certify new branches of land surveying and
photogrammetric mapping. Repeals provision regarding engineer in
responsible charge of engineering works. Repeals provision regarding
issuance of replacement certificate.
Bill Number: SB143
Headline: Relating to practice of engineering exemptions; creating new
provisions; and amending ORS 672.060.
Description: The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of
the measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject to
consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is an editor's brief
statement of the essential features of the measure as introduced. Makes
certain exemptions from practice of engineering inapplicable to
registered professional engineers.
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