James McDonough, has extensive experience in the public works industry in the Chicago area. As the former chairman of the board and CEO of McDonough Associates in Chicago, James McDonough is a consultant on projects that come through the architectural/engineering firm. He maintains several professional associations including the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers (ISPE).
Founded in 1886, ISPE has advocated for over 2,500 engineers in all related fields. The organization stands for establishing standards for integrity, honesty, ethical conduct, fairness, and impartiality throughout engineering industries to promote public health and safety. The organization is a platform for engineers, providing those who work in any engineering field a place to voice their issues.
As a part of this mission, ISPE provides engineers pathways to becoming a licensed professional engineer (PE). The PE designation reflects that the professional has the credentials, education, and training to handle major projects.
However, the PE designation does a lot more for those who attain it. The PE designation allows engineers to sign, seal, and prepare engineering plans to a public entity for approval, and this cannot be done without this credential. From a legal standpoint, it is a requirement for those who are in charge of work, whether it is a part of consulting or as a private practitioner. Finally, the designation has increasingly become attractive in government where some key positions require it.
The PE certification is achieved through passing two intensive exams, earning a license from a state licensure board, working under a PE for two years, and earning a bachelor’s degree. To maintain the license, PEs have to complete a certain number of professional development hours throughout their careers.
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