About Us

Professional Engineers of North Carolina (PENC) is a state society of the National Society of Professional Engineers. Our members include Professional Engineers, Engineer Interns, engineering graduates and engineering students. We have nine local chapters and six university student chapters. Members represent all technical disciplines and all practice areas including construction, education, industry, government and private practice.

PENC's mission is to promote ethical, competent and licensed engineering and to enhance the professional, social and economic well-being of its members. 

History

PENC was established in December 1949 by Mr. Frank Wooten, Jr. and other engineering pioneers in North Carolina. PENC was incorporated in 1950 and employed their first Executive Director in 1968. The Engineers Political Action Committee was established in June 1981. The Educational Foundation was incorporated in October 1984. 

Leadership

PENC Leadership includes the state Executive Committee, Board of Governors, Chapter Leadership, and Committee Chairs. 

Governance

View our bylaws and operating procedures, refund policy and dues deductibility statement. 

Committees & Volunteer Opportunities

PENC committees are the heart of our organization. To get involved in a committee listed below, please fill out our Volunteer Survey.

Chapters

PENC has nine professional chapters and six student chapters at locations across North Carolina. Chapters are currently meeting virtually and/or in-person. For more information on a local chapter meeting, please visit the Events page.

Fellows

The PENC Fellows designation recognizes a small and elite group of current PENC members who have distinguished themselves throughout their careers through significant engineering achievements, service to PENC and service to the profession.