TOLEDO, Ohio, July 8, 2024 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, announced today that 2 employees earned professional registrations and 12 employees earned professional certifications during the third quarter of SSOE’s 2024 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.
Dylan Wilson, PE, Electrical Engineer, recently earned his professional engineering license. Dylan is a Wright State University graduate with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering. He works remotely out of Cincinnati, Ohio and supports the firm’s Facilities operations with his eight years of experience.
Louis Milia, PE, Electrical Engineer, recently earned his professional engineering license. Louis is a University at Buffalo graduate with a bachelor’s in environmental engineering. He works in SSOE’s Austin, Texas office and supports the firm’s Building Design Group operations with his six 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.
Project Manager Jana Bence, Electrical Controls Designer Anthony Ciacelli, Department Manager Suzan Huff, Architect and Mechanical Engineer David S. Johnson, Architect Brenton Kapelski, and Senior Process Controls Engineer Ron Kutcher recently earned their OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry certification.
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. OSHA Education Center created this online course to address specific regulations as they apply to the General Industry and help you meet your workplace training requirements and receive your OSHA 10 card.
Electrical Engineer Eric Cao recently earned his OSHA 10-Hour General Industry certification.
Professional in Human Resources and Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
The Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®) from HR Certification Institute® demonstrates mastery of the technical and operational aspects of HR management, including U.S. laws and regulations. The PHR is for the HR professional who has experience with program implementation, has a tactical/logistical orientation, is accountable to another HR professional within the organization, and has responsibilities that focus on the HR department rather than the whole organization.
For HR professionals functioning at the operational level performing duties such as implementing HR policies, supporting day-to-day HR functions, or serving as an HR point of contact for staff and/or stakeholders. Based on a core set of competency and knowledge principles outlined in the SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge® (SHRM BoCK®), the SHRM-CP and the SHRM-SCP certifications provide credential holders with a roadmap for achieving vital outcomes leading to personal and organizational success.
Employee Benefits Manager Deb Morgan recently earned both her PHR and SHRM-CP certifications.
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 delivers project results within the constraints of schedule, budget, and resources.
Project VDC / BIM Specialist Dalen Sprunger recently earned his 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.
Jerrod Castro, Process, as well as Evan Reed, Electrical, and Garrett Whitlock, Electrical, recently earned their EI enrollment.
