Who We Are

NCSEA, in partnership with its Member Organizations (MOs), supports practicing structural engineers to be highly qualified professionals and successful leaders.

Our Vision

Structural Engineers are valued for their contributions to safe structures and resilient communities.

Recent Press Releases

Press inquiries should be sent to Alfred T. Spada, Executive Director, at 312-649-4600, Ext. 201.

NCSEA News

NCSEA Announces 2026 Special Award Recipients

The National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) is proud to introduce the recipients of

On 9/11’s 25th Anniversary, NCSEA Foundation Screens the Story of the Twin Towers’ Engineer 

Virtual screening followed by a live Q&A with structural engineers  The NCSEA Foundation will host

NCSEA News

Code Corner | September 2026

Question: When evaluating a wall, frame, or foundation for wind uplift, should the self-weight of the

NCSEA in the Media

Interview a Spokesperson

NCSEA’s spokespeople are structural engineers with expertise across a wide variety of topics. If you’d like to interview a NCSEA spokesperson—even if don’t see a topic that fits your story—contact us and we’ll connect you with the right expert for your needs.

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Maria Mohammedxx
Emily Guglielmoxxx
Ryan Kerstingxx
Chris Cerinoxxx
Diane Earnest
John O’Brienxx
Kenneth O’Dellxxx
David Marxx
Troy Morganxx
Douglas Woodxx

Emergency Response

This nationwide initiative under the direction of the NCSEA SEER Committee focuses on the prevention of unsafe re-occupancy of buildings after disasters by training and certifying damage assessment professionals. 

Licensure

NCSEA’s Structural Licensure Committee actively engages with SEAs to assist with the adoption of consistent licensing laws and rules in the interest of public safety, especially relating to licensure of structural engineers. NCSEA collaborates with the Structural Engineering Licensure Coalition (SELC) and the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) and its Participating Organization Liaison Council (POLC) to further this effort. 

Code Advisory Committee

The Code Advisory Committee (CAC) advances NCSEA’s commitment to technical excellence by exerting a positive influence on the development and application of relevant codes and standards on behalf of practicing structural engineers.