ACEC Nebraska Launches Workforce Videos to Inspire Future Engineers

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September 3, 2025 – The American Council of Engineering Companies of Nebraska (ACEC Nebraska) is proud to share its new video series created to inspire the next generation of engineers.

The series, “Become an Engineer,” showcases how engineers shape the world around us every day — from building safer roads and protecting communities to designing clean water systems and creating innovations that power Nebraska’s future.

Developed for K–12 students, these videos are designed to spark curiosity and show how engineering connects creativity, problem-solving, and community impact. By helping students see the “why” behind engineering, ACEC Nebraska hopes to open doors to rewarding and meaningful career opportunities across the state.

“ACEC Nebraska is committed to growing Nebraska’s engineering workforce by inspiring young people to see themselves as problem-solvers, creators, and innovators,” said Jeanne McClure, Executive Director of ACEC Nebraska. “These videos are an investment in the future of our communities.”

The videos are now available for educators, and industry partners to use as educational resources that highlight the impact and excitement of engineering careers. Whether used in classrooms, career days, or community outreach programs, the series is a great way to promote engineering as a dynamic and essential profession.

To access or share the videos, click here.

About ACEC Nebraska

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Nebraska (ACEC Nebraska) is the voice of Nebraska’s engineering companies. We work to strengthen the business environment for consulting engineering firms and promote the vital role engineers play in building a safer, stronger, and more sustainable future for all.

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Aaron Buettner

State Director

Aaron Buettner, PE, CVS leads Benesch’s Nebraska structural group, bringing more than 27 years of experience in structural engineering, project management and value engineering to every project he touches. His work spans highway, railroad and pedestrian bridges, and he has delivered public and private projects across the country involving a wide variety of materials and structure types.

Aaron’s technical depth covers the full project lifecycle, from structural design and in-service inspection to forensic evaluation and construction administration. He is proficient in multiple structural design and analysis software platforms and has a keen understanding of load paths and constructability. As a Certified Value Specialist (CVS), Aaron’s Value Engineering work has generated tens of millions of dollars in potential construction cost avoidance for clients ranging from state DOTs to transit agencies.

Notable projects include the Lincoln South Beltway, where his team designed 10 of 21 bridges on the freeway corridor; the N-12 Emergency Bridge Repairs in northeast Nebraska, where biddable plans for three flood-damaged structures were delivered in just three weeks; and the Penny Bridges Replacement in Lincoln, where value planning produced a context-sensitive solution that earned broad community support.

Aaron also serves as a Structures Specialist on Nebraska Task Force 1 (NE-TF1), which is one of 28 FEMA Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) teams located throughout the United States. In this role, he supports the search and rescue mission by assessing damaged structures, recommending structural hazard mitigation within those structures, and monitoring the structure for condition changes during rescue and victim recovery operations. During his tenure with NE-TF1, he has deployed ​on numerous missions within the state of Nebraska and around the nation to assist communities that have been impacted by emergencies or disasters.

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