P.W. Grosser Consulting Engineer & Hydrogeologist, D.P.C. (PWGC) is excited to share that Tim Sommer, Project Engineer, passed the New York State (NYS) Professional Engineers (PE) Examination in Water Resources. This achievement fulfills a long-standing professional goal and marks an important milestone in his engineering career.
The PE examination, administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), assesses engineering knowledge and technical competence. Passing the exam is an important milestone in the professional licensure process. Tim’s accomplishment reflects his dedication to advancing his expertise in water resources and his continued professional growth.
Tim’s experience at PWGC spans stormwater management, coastal and marine systems, and sanitary design including municipal recharge basin improvements, marina and bulkhead design, living shoreline restoration, and residential wastewater treatment systems. His projects include recharge basin design and development for the Town of Brookhaven, recharge basin restoration and development in the Village of Port Jefferson, the Long Wharf Transient Marina project in Sag Harbor, and living shoreline design and shoreline restoration at Bayard Cutting Arboretum along the Connetquot River.
“I’m very proud to share that I’ve successfully passed my Professional Engineers exam in Water Resources! It’s been a long-term goal of mine to earn my PE license. It’s hard to describe just how special this moment feels,” said Tim. “The amount of support from friends, family and colleagues, both near and far, has been amazing. Thank you to everyone who has encouraged and cheered me on along the way. I am very excited for this next chapter in my professional career and in my personal life.”
“Congratulations to Tim on passing the NYS PE Exam,” said President and CEO Paul K. Boyce, PE, PG. “Earning a PE license is not only a personal milestone, but also a professional commitment to the highest standards of engineering, ethics, and public trust. We are incredibly proud to have Tim among our growing roster of licensed engineers.
Tim holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering from the University of New Hampshire and a master’s degree in marine affairs from the University of Rhode Island. His education and project experience support his work addressing water resources and environmental engineering challenges across Long Island.
PWGC celebrates Tim’s accomplishment and looks forward to seeing his continued leadership growth and contributions to PWGC, its clients and the communities PWGC serves.


