TOLEDO, Ohio, January 7, 2025 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, announced today that two employees earned professional registrations and eight earned professional certifications during the first quarter of SSOE’s 2025 planning year. Attainment of professional licensures and certifications is strongly encouraged at SSOE. The company covers the expense of preparation classes and exam fees and provides paid time off to take the exam. As an added incentive, once an employee has passed an exam, they are awarded a recognition bonus.
Licensures
Professional Engineer
To become licensed, engineers must complete a four-year college degree, work under a Professional Engineer for at least four years, pass two intensive competency exams, and earn a license from their state’s licensure board. Then, to retain their licenses, PEs must continually maintain and improve their skills throughout their careers.
Marc Anderson, PE, Electrical Engineer, recently earned his professional engineering license. Marc is an Auburn University graduate with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering. He works in SSOE’s Atlanta, Georgia office and supports the firm’s Facilities operations with his eight years of experience.
Michael Hess, PE, Structural Engineer, also recently earned his professional engineering license. Micheal is an Andrews University graduate with a bachelor’s in engineering. He works in SSOE’s Midland, Michigan office and supports the firm’s Facilities operations with his four years of experience.
Certifications
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Certification
To receive Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Construction Industry certification, an individual must complete the 10-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training Program, which is intended to provide an entry-level construction worker with general awareness of recognizing and preventing hazards on a construction site. SSOE requires the OSHA 10-hour certification for all technical employees.
In addition to earning his PE, Hess also earned his OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry certification along with Mechanical Engineer Benjamin Alspach and Registered Architect Beth Bennett.
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification
To maintain a healthy and safe work environment, OSHA recommends entry-level employees in various industries participate in workplace safety training. The OSHA Education Center created this online course to address specific regulations as they apply to the General Industry and help employees meet workplace training requirements by receiving an OSHA 10 card.
Electrical Engineer Abbi Megyesi recently earned their OSHA 10-Hour General Industry certification.
Project Management Professional (PMP)
PMP® certification, awarded by the Project Management Institute (PMI), indicates that an individual possesses the knowledge and skill necessary to lead and direct project teams, and deliver project results within the constraints of schedule, budget, and resources.
Assistant Project Manager Molly Patterson recently earned her PMP certification.
Engineering Intern
To earn an Engineering Intern (EI) certification, an individual must successfully complete the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. The exam signals the individual has mastered the fundamental requirements and is one of the first steps toward earning a Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
Jeffrey Unrein, Electrical, recently earned his EI certification.
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®)
CAPM certification, awarded by the PMI, recognizes knowledge of the profession’s preeminent global standard. This certification is an asset that distinguishes employees in the job market and enhances their credibility and effectiveness working on — or with — project teams. The certification exam has 150 questions and to maintain the certification, the employee must retake the exam every five years.
Project Management Assistant Iryna Churilova recently earned her CAPM certification.
Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner
Prosci’s Change Management Certification Program equips employees with the tools, expertise, and ongoing support needed to lead successful organizational change. During this immersive learning experience, students apply Prosci’s methodology and ADKAR Model to one of their active projects.
Senior HR Generalist and Onboarding Lead Garrett Ross recently became a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner.
