TOLEDO, Ohio, July 3, 2025 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, announced today that one employee earned a professional licensure and six earned professional certifications during the third 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.
Dustin Hudgens, PE, Mechanical Engineer, recently earned his professional engineering license. Dustin is a Montana State University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in engineering. He works remotely and supports the firm’s Advanced Technologies operations with six years of experience.
Certifications
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.
José Carlos Arnal de la Peña, Structural; Taylor Gates, Mechanical; Kilisi Mehmet, Structural; Joey Merkle, Electrical; and Nafis Hasan, Structural all recently earned their EI certification.
LEED Green Associate (LEED GA)
The LEED Green Associate exam measures general knowledge of green building practices and how to support others working on LEED projects. The exam is ideal for those newer to sustainability and LEED.
Samantha Boraggina, Architectural, recently earned her LEED GA certification.
