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For a over a decade, Community Engineering Corps (CECorps) has utilized the collective technical expertise, volunteer networks, and resources to provide transformational tecnical expertise to communities that need it most. We recognize that there are many in our industry who feel called to use their time and expertise in purposeful and impactful ways - and we need you! CECorps connects volunteers to meaningful opportunities to grow their skill set and network while addressing infrastructure inequities in underserved communities. We can help you find fulfilling ways to engineer local impact.

Services We Provide

Community Engineering Corps volunteers provide pro-bono engineering services that may include consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning and design of engineering works and systems, engineering studies and the review of construction for the purpose of assuring substantial compliance with drawings and specifications.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Community Engineering Corps has individual and team opportunities for interested volunteers. Review the current list and submit an application for opportunities that interest you.

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Niobrara County, WY - Drinking Water

Niobrara County, WY
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Project Background: A small rural community in Niobrara County, WY, is working to address concerns regarding their water storage tank. The current storage tank was built in the early 1940's at a capacity of 217,000 gallons. Some of the current issues include the size being too large for the served population, a deteriorating, unstable base, and inoperable water level indicator, although more deficiencies are expected to be present. These issues have led to significant water loss from the tank. Additionally, there are concerns that natural disasters would topple the tank, causing more water loss and damages. Despite the community conducting some short-term fixes themselves, a lack of funding and expertise has rendered the community unable to implement a long term solution. The community is prioritizing the need for water storage, either through retrofitting the existing tank or constructing a new tank(s). The water tank is part of a larger effort to bolster the community’s water infrastructure. Midwest Assistance Partnership, an RCAP affiliate, has worked in the community for two years on drinking water projects, with previous projects including the community’s two wells that tested positive for radium and arsenic. The community was out of compliance based on these results, but with MAP’s assistance the community is now in the final stage of testing for their wells to come back into compliance. All tests have been passed thus far.
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Plymouth County, MA - Drinking Water

Plymouth County, MA
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A small water utility in Plymouth County, MA, is looking to connect seasonal users to the main distribution system, increasing their customer base by offering year-round service. The current main lines are shallow and undersized, causing them to be unable to support year-round service. For this reason, the community is looking to upsize the lines and bury at an adequate depth for year round use.

Currently, community members that have seasonal pipes rely on private wells that provide water to residents during off-season. In addition to the general issue of water provision, a major concern is that these private wells have tested high for nitrates and magnesium.
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Allegany County, MD - Drinking Water

Allegany County, MD
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A small, spring-fed, community-run water utility operating in a rural community in Allegany County, MD, is in need of upgrades. The system, which serves 28 homes, is facing several challenges. As the entire system is approaching 60 years of age, and is either nearing the end of or already beyond its useful service life. The system has many leaks, and being located in a rural area, some homes that it services are as far as two miles apart from one another. This distance, along with the topography of the area, has resulted in the system being quite disjointed. The community has previously either repaired the system themselves, or raised funds internally to cover the expenses of repairs. This is becoming less feasible, however, as the system ages and more challenges arise. The system is not in compliance with Maryland state regulations and must be updated to achieve compliance. The spring serves about 28 homes and does not provide consistently sufficient pressure to all connections, resulting in a potential backflow hazard, as well as unreliable service for each customer. Water from the spring has tested positive for nitrates/nitrites and coliform. The treatment system qualifies as a T1 plan.
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Maui, HI - Water Project

Maui, HI
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San Sebastian, PR Drinking Water Project

Puerto Rico
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A non profit organization operating across Puerto Rico is focusing on the preservation of affordable, sustainable, and high-quality housing for the elderly and other vulnerable populations. Their efforts are focused on modernizing communities, adapting them to Puerto Rico’s current needs, and making improvements that enhance the residents quality of life. For their San Sebastian location, they require support assessing the potable water system.
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Las Marias, PR - Agriculture and Stormwater Project

Puerto Rico
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As a way to support their mission of providing economic opportunities and promoting self-sufficiency for the people of Puerto Rico, a local non profit organization runs a small agricultural farm, producing native crops such as coffee and papaya. They are currently struggling to manage stormwater runoff as water, from even light rain, is causing damage to their crops and structures. The organization requires support in understanding the root of this issue and developing a sustainable solution that would allow them to recycle excess water for alternative uses.
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Lee County, SC - Drinking Water Project

South Carolina
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Wyandotte County, KS Civil & Arch Project

Kansas
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A non-profit, Young Women on the Move (YWOM), helps middle and high school girls in Wyandotte County live healthier and more prosperous lives. They are operating out of a 100-year-old church donated to them in 2017. They have several needs stemming from that space as well as opportunities to expand their environmental justice impact and provide pathways to careers that support those goals. YMOM is planning to renovate a portion of the church. Additionally, adjacent to the church is a condemned property owned by the organization. YWOM is interested in having the property demolished to turn it into an outdoor classroom.
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Open Project Opportunities for CECorps Volunteers

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Open Project Opportunities for CECorps Volunteers

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Technical Review Committee

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Legal Review Committee

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Las Marias, PR - Agriculture and Stormwater Project

Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico | Water & Wastewater Structures Committees/Events Civil Works
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As a way to support their mission of providing economic opportunities and promoting self-sufficiency for the people of Puerto Rico, a local non profit organization runs a small agricultural farm, producing native crops such as coffee and papaya. They are currently struggling to manage stormwater runoff as water, from even light rain, is causing damage to their crops and structures. The organization requires support in understanding the root of this issue and developing a sustainable solution that would allow them to recycle excess water for alternative uses.
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Open Project Opportunities for CECorps Volunteers

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Niobrara County, WY - Drinking Water

Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County, WY | Water & Wastewater Structures Committees/Events Civil Works
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Project Background: A small rural community in Niobrara County, WY, is working to address concerns regarding their water storage tank. The current storage tank was built in the early 1940's at a capacity of 217,000 gallons. Some of the current issues include the size being too large for the served population, a deteriorating, unstable base, and inoperable water level indicator, although more deficiencies are expected to be present. These issues have led to significant water loss from the tank. Additionally, there are concerns that natural disasters would topple the tank, causing more water loss and damages. Despite the community conducting some short-term fixes themselves, a lack of funding and expertise has rendered the community unable to implement a long term solution. The community is prioritizing the need for water storage, either through retrofitting the existing tank or constructing a new tank(s). The water tank is part of a larger effort to bolster the community’s water infrastructure. Midwest Assistance Partnership, an RCAP affiliate, has worked in the community for two years on drinking water projects, with previous projects including the community’s two wells that tested positive for radium and arsenic. The community was out of compliance based on these results, but with MAP’s assistance the community is now in the final stage of testing for their wells to come back into compliance. All tests have been passed thus far.
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Plymouth County, MA - Drinking Water

Plymouth County, MA
Plymouth County, MA | Water & Wastewater Structures Committees/Events Civil Works
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A small water utility in Plymouth County, MA, is looking to connect seasonal users to the main distribution system, increasing their customer base by offering year-round service. The current main lines are shallow and undersized, causing them to be unable to support year-round service. For this reason, the community is looking to upsize the lines and bury at an adequate depth for year round use.

Currently, community members that have seasonal pipes rely on private wells that provide water to residents during off-season. In addition to the general issue of water provision, a major concern is that these private wells have tested high for nitrates and magnesium.
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Allegany County, MD - Drinking Water

Allegany County, MD
Allegany County, MD | Water & Wastewater Structures Committees/Events Civil Works
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A small, spring-fed, community-run water utility operating in a rural community in Allegany County, MD, is in need of upgrades. The system, which serves 28 homes, is facing several challenges. As the entire system is approaching 60 years of age, and is either nearing the end of or already beyond its useful service life. The system has many leaks, and being located in a rural area, some homes that it services are as far as two miles apart from one another. This distance, along with the topography of the area, has resulted in the system being quite disjointed. The community has previously either repaired the system themselves, or raised funds internally to cover the expenses of repairs. This is becoming less feasible, however, as the system ages and more challenges arise. The system is not in compliance with Maryland state regulations and must be updated to achieve compliance. The spring serves about 28 homes and does not provide consistently sufficient pressure to all connections, resulting in a potential backflow hazard, as well as unreliable service for each customer. Water from the spring has tested positive for nitrates/nitrites and coliform. The treatment system qualifies as a T1 plan.
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Maui, HI - Water Project

Maui, HI
Maui, HI | Water & Wastewater Structures Committees/Events Civil Works
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San Sebastian, PR Drinking Water Project

Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico | Water & Wastewater Structures Committees/Events Civil Works
Learn More
A non profit organization operating across Puerto Rico is focusing on the preservation of affordable, sustainable, and high-quality housing for the elderly and other vulnerable populations. Their efforts are focused on modernizing communities, adapting them to Puerto Rico’s current needs, and making improvements that enhance the residents quality of life. For their San Sebastian location, they require support assessing the potable water system.
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Lee County, SC - Drinking Water Project

South Carolina
South Carolina | Water & Wastewater Structures Committees/Events Civil Works
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Open Project Opportunities for CECorps Volunteers

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Kootenai County, ID - Drinking Water Project

Idaho
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A nonprofit water utility district, which provides drinking water to a rural community in Kootenai County, ID, is looking to update its existing systems. The community’s drinking water infrastructure was developed in the 1960s, and has surpassed its useful service life. The utility is seeking Community Engineering Corps’ support to assist in the development of a Facilities Plan (Preliminary Engineering Report and Environmental Report), which will be used in an application for funding for the system’s rehabilitation. The utility is a small, community-owned water system that has not yet been able to find any assistance to finance a Facilities Plan.

This project is in partnership with the Rural Community Assistance Corporate (RCAC). RCAC plans on completing the Environmental Report component of the Facilities Plan.
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Wyandotte County, KS Civil & Arch Project

Kansas
Kansas | Water & Wastewater Structures Committees/Events Civil Works
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A non-profit, Young Women on the Move (YWOM), helps middle and high school girls in Wyandotte County live healthier and more prosperous lives. They are operating out of a 100-year-old church donated to them in 2017. They have several needs stemming from that space as well as opportunities to expand their environmental justice impact and provide pathways to careers that support those goals. YMOM is planning to renovate a portion of the church. Additionally, adjacent to the church is a condemned property owned by the organization. YWOM is interested in having the property demolished to turn it into an outdoor classroom.
Water & Wastewater icon Structures icon Committees/Events icon Civil Works icon

Open Project Opportunities for CECorps Volunteers

| Water & Wastewater Structures Committees/Events Civil Works
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VOLUNTEER WITH US!

If you'd like to express general interest in the program and join our roster of volunteers, fill out our online form and a staff member will connect with you directly. 

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VOLUNTEER PROJECT PROCESS

All Community Engineering Corps projects go through three phases: Pre-CECorps, CECorps, Post-CECorps

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CECorps

Community Engineering Corps provides a framework for our volunteers to work on a solution to the community’s identified needs. This framework protects you and the professionals working with you. CECorps volunteers are covered by professional liability insurance – important in the litigious USA – but only if you operate within the parameters of the program.

Look for open opportunities on the web. If already engaged with a community, encourage them to apply.

Look for open opportunities on the web. If already engaged with a community, encourage them to apply.

Look for open opportunities on the web. If already engaged with a community, encourage them to apply.

Look for open opportunities on the web. If already engaged with a community, encourage them to apply.

Look for open opportunities on the web. If already engaged with a community, encourage them to apply.

Look for open opportunities on the web. If already engaged with a community, encourage them to apply.

PRE & POST CECORPS

Pre-CECorps

Underserved community identifies a need within CECorps’ areas of expertise: agriculture, civil works, energy, structures, and/or water & sanitation.

Note: CECorps services do not include construction

  • The commitunity should be organized and motivated to enlist help and make changes
  • The community can demonstrate a lack of resources or ability to obtain technical services
  • When the items above are confirmed, the community can apply to CECorps

Post-CECorps

Community implements engineered solution. With increased technical capacity, the community can use the project team deliverables in a number of ways.

Note: While CECorps does not cover construction activities, volunteers may participate as an “owner’s rep” to ensure construction meets design specifications.

  • Apply for funding
  • Consider engineering recommended alternatives
  • Implement designs
  • Meet regulations

CECorps is celebrating over 10 years of Impact addressing U.S. infrastructure inequity. 

Learn about the state of U.S. infrastructure and our work over the years on our Impact Page.

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