Chairman Goel Outlines Priorities for NC Engineering and Surveying Board
Summary
Dr. Vinod K. Goel has been appointed Chairman of the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCBELS). In his February 2026 message, Chairman Goel outlined priorities including upholding ethics standards, ensuring transparent regulatory processes, supporting licensees through clear communication, and strengthening public trust in the professions. NCBELS regulates over 36,000 licensed professional engineers and land surveyors and approximately 5,000 licensed firms.
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This document announces the appointment of Dr. Vinod K. Goel as Chairman of the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCBELS) and outlines his stated priorities for the board. The message emphasizes the board's mission of protecting public health, safety, and welfare while regulating professional engineers and surveyors.
Affected parties—licensed engineers, land surveyors, and approximately 5,000 licensed firms—should note the chairman's stated commitment to fair, transparent regulatory processes and improved communication with licensees. No new compliance obligations, fees, or regulatory changes are announced. The document serves as an introductory statement of leadership priorities rather than a regulatory action.
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Message from the Chair
February 12, 2026
Dear Licensees, Stakeholders, and Colleagues,
It is an honor to serve as Chairman of the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCBELS). I am deeply grateful for the trust placed in me by my fellow Board members and for the opportunity to serve the engineering and surveying professions across our great state.
NCBELS carries a vital responsibility: protecting the public health, safety, and welfare while regulating and supporting more than 36,000 licensed professional engineers and land surveyors, along with approximately 5,000 licensed firms. This responsibility is both significant and humbling, and it guides every decision we make as a Board.
As Chairman, my priorities will focus on:
- Upholding the highest standards of ethics and professional conduct
- Ensuring fair, transparent, and consistent regulatory processes
- Supporting our licensees through clear communication and engagement
- Strengthening public trust in the professions we regulate
- Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and modernization I firmly believe that the success of our Board depends on collaboration—among Board members, staff, licensees, educators, employers, and the public we serve. I am committed to fostering an environment of respect, openness, and thoughtful dialogue, where diverse perspectives are welcomed and considered.
NCBELS is supported by a dedicated and highly capable staff, whose professionalism and commitment are essential to fulfilling our mission. I look forward to working closely with them and with my fellow Board members to build upon the strong foundation already in place.
I welcome your feedback, insights, and suggestions. Your engagement helps ensure that NCBELS remains responsive, effective, and aligned with the evolving needs of the engineering and surveying professions—while never losing sight of our core mission of public protection.
Thank you for your continued dedication to professional excellence and public service. I look forward to the year ahead and to working together in service to North Carolina.
With respect and appreciation,
Dr. Vinnie (Vinod) K. Goel, PhD, PE
Chairman, North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors
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