In this article (and video above), I talk with Don Kline, P.E., founder and president of Kline Engineering & Consulting. Don shares his insights on how a Civil PE license can boost your career. Plus, he delves into the comprehensive support system provided by companies like Kline Engineering & Consulting to help employees achieve this milestone.
Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode:
- Obtaining a Civil PE license establishes professional credibility and enhances recognition within the engineering community, fostering career growth.
- The PE license is a fundamental requirement for advancing to higher-level positions, leadership roles, and entrepreneurial ventures within the engineering industry.
- A PE license empowers engineers to start their own businesses, offering greater autonomy and potential for financial success.
- Companies like Kline Engineering and Consulting provide comprehensive support for employees pursuing PE licenses, including financial assistance, continuing education, training, and resources, benefiting both individuals and the company’s growth.
- Pursuing and achieving a PE license requires dedication, hard work, and ongoing learning, leading to personal and professional development.
- The Civil PE license serves as a lifelong professional credential, opening doors to new opportunities, leadership positions, and increased earning potential over time.
- Holding a PE license demonstrates a commitment to excellence and professionalism in the field, earning respect and recognition from peers, employers, and clients.
- Regardless of engineering discipline, a PE license offers flexibility for diverse career paths such as consulting, teaching, management, and more.
- Engineers with PE licenses are well-positioned for leadership roles within organizations, showcasing expertise, competency, and credibility valued in the industry.
About: Don Kline, P.E.
Kline Engineering & Consulting, LLC. Mr. Kline graduated from UVA with a B.S. in aerospace engineering, and he earned his M.S. in civil/structural engineering from VA Tech in 1989. Early in his career, Mr. Kline worked in a mid-size structural engineering office for Haynes Whaley Associates (now IMEG). He spent 17 years working in a variety of roles at VSL (international leader in post-tensioning and related engineering). During his tenure at VSL, Mr. Kline worked in engineering and business development, and he eventually became VSL’s business lead for the eastern part of the USA.
In 2007, Mr. Kline founded Kline Engineering & Consulting, LLC, a structural engineering consulting firm. Mr. Kline has over 30 years of experience in the design, construction, repair, and preservation of concrete structures. Mr. Kline is a leader in the design, construction, evaluation, and repair of post-tensioned (PT) structures. Mr. Kline has designed numerous commercial and residential buildings, parking structures, as well as other types of structures such as tanks. Today, Mr. Kline remains the founding principal at Kline Engineering & Consulting, LLC.
In 2022, Mr. Kline became co-founder and owner of InfrastructureTek, LLC. InfrastructureTek provides sensor and monitoring technology for structural health monitoring of concrete structures. Mr. Kline is a member of PTI, ACI, ICRI, The National Capital Chapter for ACI, and the SEA-Metropolitan Washington Chapter. He serves on PTI’s Board of Directors, as well as technical committees for Building Design (DC-20), Repair, Rehabilitation, and Strengthening (DC-80), and the Code Change Task Group. He serves on ACI Committees 318 T (Structural Concrete Building Code – Post-Tensioning), ACI 320 (Post-Tensioning Code), ACI 423 (Prestressed Concrete), ACI 362 (Parking Structures), and ACI 301-I (PT Specifications). Mr. Kline has published papers in various periodicals including Concrete International, Structure Magazine, and the PTI Journal. He has presented papers at ACI, PTI, ASBI, and fib conferences.
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Kline Engineering & Consulting
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Anthony Fasano, P.E.
Engineering Management Institute
Author of Engineer Your Own Success
