James Jones, PE Named as Young Engineer of the Year

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Dec 29, 2015, 08:30 ET

HOUSTON, Dec. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- James C. Jones, PE with Jones|Carter has been named as the Greater Houston Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineer's (TSPE) 2016 Young Engineer of the Year. Recognizing the achievements and contributions of young engineers in the state is the goal of this annual award. "It is an honor to receive this recognition from such a great organization. I am proud to be a part of the TSPE Greater Houston Chapter which is committed to representing our profession and elevating the stature of the engineering community," says Jones.

The Greater Houston Chapter of TSPE is 600 members strong and was formed in the early 1940s. TSPE has a long-standing tradition of promoting the engineering profession and bestows a young engineer of the year award annually. Jones will formally receive the award at a luncheon in February, 2016. Mike Talbott, PE, 2015's Houston Area Engineer of the Year and current president of the Greater Houston Chapter of TSPE said this about Jones' award, "I'm very proud to have James Jones represent the Greater Houston Chapter of TSPE as its 2016 Young Engineer of the Year. His accomplishments are a great example of a citizen-engineer through his service to the profession, technical and professional societies, and the community. I look forward to more great things from him as he continues his career."

About Jones |Carter:

Jones|Carter was started in 1976 when our founders envisioned a better way to deliver engineering solutions across Texas. They instilled core values – quality, collaboration, accountability, respect, and ethical behavior – that continue to drive our firm and inspire our people to this day. Our innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges are based in a company culture that "seeks to say yes" and grounded in a 40-year legacy of expertise. Jones|Carter is an Engineering News-Record Top 500 National Firm offering full-service engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients. With over 550 employees in 9 offices across Texas, we address major issues that affect us all: water, transportation, municipal and district services, community development, site development, land planning, surveying, and construction services. Jones|Carter is based in Houston, Texas with offices in Austin, Brenham, Bryan/College Station, Dallas, Katy, Rosenberg, San Antonio, and The Woodlands. For more information, please visit http://www.jonescarter.com.