SEAONC's members include licensed Structural Engineers, engineers who practice structural engineering, researchers, teachers, students, industry members, associate and affiliate members committed to improving the safety and resilience of the built environment. Membership in SEAONC is encouraged for anyone interested in the profession, seeking an opportunity to serve the public, knowledge or ideas, or otherwise help shape the practice of structural engineering. All members of SEAONC are also members of SEAOC. The success of SEAONC, in its efforts to serve the public and the profession, stems chiefly from the volunteer commitments of members working on committees, both technical and non-technical, that form the basis of SEAONC operations. The majority of Association members are licensed civil, structural, and geotechnical engineers regularly engaged in the practice of structural engineering. The Association also draws membership from related fields involved in design and construction, including academe (professors and students), contractors, architects, and representatives from industry and government.