Membership in SEAONC is encouraged for anyone interested in the profession, seeking an opportunity to serve the public, share knowledge or ideas, or otherwise help shape the practice of structural engineering. All members of SEAONC are also members of SEAOC.

The majority of Association members are licensed civil, structural, and geotechnical engineers regularly engaged in the practice of structural engineering. The Association also draws membership from related fields involved in design and construction, including academe (professors and students), contractors, architects, and representatives from industry and government.

There are various ways in which joining SEAONC will benefit you. Below are just a few:

Codes
SEAONC is now, and will continue to be, an important contributor to codes, legislation, and regulations impacting structural engineering and other building practices locally, state wide, nationally and globally. The ability of the organization to influence future changes and developments directly depends on our members. SEAONC has had a strong role in the development of seismic design codes and will continue to because of the experience, knowledge and commitment of our members.

Continuing Education
SEAONC offers several technical seminars each year on the latest code developments, design practices and other topics including CAD training. These seminars are a valuable tool in continuing education as well as for networking with other engineers. As a member of SEAONC, you will receive discounts on registration fees to these seminars.

Benefits
There are many direct benefits to being a SEAONC/SEAOC member that will help you to stay current with new developments in our profession. To name just a few, SEAOC provides Members and Member SEs with the latest 'Blue Book', Recommended Lateral Force Requirements and Commentary and all members recieve the SEAOC membership roster. Members also receive SEAONC's monthly newsletter and a discount to the monthly dinner meeting.

Strength
Your membership brings strength of numbers to our Association. With this strength, SEAOC is afforded opportunities to improve professional practice for the betterment of the general public and the practice of structural engineering. SEAOC is the only advocate focused solely on the profession of structural engineering. SEAOC exists to serve its members and depends on its members for support.

Committees
SEAOC/SEAONC gives all members the opportunity to participate on committees. The bulk of SEAONC activity is generated by the volunteer efforts of members serving on the Association's standing and ad hoc committees. Some committees periodically produce valuable publications in addition to hosting typical committee activities. Members are encouraged to join committees, with the understanding that they will participate and share in the workload. Participation in committee activities enhances personal education, both technical and professional. Joining a SEAOC/SEAONC committee allows members to directly impact our profession and to share their insights and experiences with the structural engineering community to benefit the general public. Click here for a description of each of SEAONC's 15 committees.

To join SEAONC simply fill out the online form or download the .pdf file and submit the necessary information to the SEAONC Office.

For online applications and renewals, membership dues will be invoiced to your mailing address. All new and continuing SEAONC members are strongly encouraged to join and participate in a committee. Download for excerpts from the SEAONC Bylaws concerning membership.

For more information, contact the SEAONC office.