DCCM is proud to celebrate Corporate VP, Infrastructure & Power, Richard Arvizu, PE, CFM, F. NSPE, on being named to the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Fellow Class of 2026. The Fellow designation honors engineers who go beyond technical excellence to shape the future of the profession through leadership, mentorship, and service.
A dedicated member of both NSPE and the Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) for nearly 3 decades, Richard has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing the engineering profession at both the state and national levels. His career reflects a strong focus on executive leadership, professional service, and the promotion of engineering licensure and ethical practice.
Throughout his career, Richard has held numerous leadership roles within NSPE, TSPE, and the Preston Trail Chapter of TSPE, including chapter president and TSPE state president. During his 2024–2025 term as TSPE state president, he provided steady, inclusive leadership while representing more than 2,000 engineers across Texas. In this role, he strengthened collaboration among local chapters, state leadership, and national organizations, while also participating in regional meetings and cross-state initiatives.
At DCCM, Richard’s work as an engineer reflects the depth of experience and public impact that the NSPE Fellow distinction recognizes. He leads complex municipal infrastructure projects for more than 25 cities and counties across Texas, bringing deep expertise in roadway reconstruction, water and wastewater systems, drainage solutions, and utility coordination. Through this work, he helps deliver the safe, resilient infrastructure that strengthens communities and exemplifies the technical excellence, leadership, and service at the heart of this honor.
At the core of Richard’s work is a commitment to the principles championed by NSPE and TSPE: ethical practice, technical excellence, and service to the public. His recognition as an NSPE Fellow reflects these values in action. DCCM is honored to celebrate his achievement and proud to see his contributions recognized at the highest level.
“On behalf of the Council of Fellows Executive Committee, a body comprising dedicated Fellows representing each of our six NSPE regions, it is my distinct honor to welcome the 2026 Class of NSPE Fellows,” says James L. Szatkowski, P.E., F.NSPE, chair of the Council of Fellows Executive Committee. “The ‘Fellow’ grade of membership is more than a title; it is a testament to a career defined by the highest standards of the PE license and an unwavering commitment to our profession. Since the program’s inception, it has served to recognize those rare individuals who do not merely hold a license, but who actively shape the engineering landscape through exemplary service to the Society and their communities.”
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