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Membership Information & Applications

Why join the South Dakota Engineering Society (SDES) and more than 35,000 engineers nationwide through the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)?

Membership in SDES and NSPE connects you to a strong professional community and supports your growth as an engineer.

Benefits of Membership

As a member, you gain access to:

  • Valuable professional networking and peer connections

  • Advocacy that enhances the public image of the engineering profession

  • Career development resources and technical information

  • Opportunities for continuing education and Professional Development Hours (PDHs)

  • Support for engineering licensure and ethical practice

  • Outreach programs that promote math and science education for students 

South Dakota Engineering Society has several levels of membership for your convenience. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us or review our Frequently Asked Questions.

New Members

New members are invited to join more than 500 engineering professionals from across South Dakota and a nationwide network of over 20,000 respected professionals.

Your application and dues include membership in:

  • NSPE

  • SDES

  • One of three local chapters, based on your location in the state

View available membership types and apply online.

Current Members

  • Full Members (NSPE/SDES/Chapter):
    Renew your membership by logging into the NSPE website.

  • State Only Members (SDES/Chapter):
    Members are encouraged to upgrade to Full Membership to gain access to additional NSPE benefits.

    Members who held State Only membership prior to July 1, 2018, and whose membership has not lapsed, may renew:

    • Online through this website after logging in, or

    • By mailing renewal materials to SDES

⚠️ State Only membership is no longer available for new members.

Recent Graduates

NSPE offers discounted membership for recent graduates of ABET-accredited engineering programs.

Eligible recent graduates may receive up to 80% off full dues, based on year of graduation:

  • Year 1: 20% of full dues

  • Year 2: 40% of full dues

  • Year 3: 60% of full dues

  • Year 4: 80% of full dues

  • Year 5: 100% of full dues

Visit the NSPE Graduated Dues page for details and to apply.

Student Membership

Engineering students qualify for a FREE SDES/NSPE student membership if they are:

  • Enrolled full-time in an ABET-accredited engineering program

  • Enrolled in an engineering or pre-engineering program with a transfer agreement to an ABET-accredited program

  • Enrolled full-time in a graduate-level engineering program

Visit the NSPE Student Membership page to learn more and apply.

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