Code of Ethics of Engineers ABET

The Fundamental Principles

Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the engineering profession by: using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare; being honest and impartial, and serving with fidelity the public, their employers and clients; striving to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession; and supporting the professional technical societies of their disciplines.

The Fundamental Canons

  1. Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties.
  2. Engineers shall perform services only in the areas of their competence.
  3. Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
  4. Engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest.
  5. Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and shall not compete unfairly with others.
  6. Engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor, integrity and dignity of the profession.
  7. Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers and shall provide opportunities for the professional development of those engineers under their supervision.

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Code of Ethics ASCE

The Fundamental Principles

Members of The American Society of Civil Engineers conduct themselves with integrity and professionalism, and above all else protect and advance the health, safety, and welfare of the public through the practice of Civil Engineering.

Engineers govern their professional careers on the following fundamental principles:

    • Create safe, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure;
    • Treat all persons with respect, dignity, and fairness in a manner that fosters equitable participation without regard to personal identity;
    • Consider the current and anticipated needs of society;
    • Utilize their knowledge and skills to enhance the quality of life for humanity.

The Fundamental Canons

1. SOCIETY

Engineers:

    1. first and foremost, protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public;
    2. enhance the quality of life for humanity;
    3. express professional opinions truthfully and only when founded on adequate knowledge and honest conviction;
    4. have zero tolerance for bribery, fraud, and corruption in all forms, and report violations to the proper authorities;
    5. endeavor to be of service in civic affairs;
    6. treat all persons with respect, dignity, and fairness, and reject all forms of discrimination and harassment;
    7. acknowledge the diverse historical, social, and cultural needs of the community, and incorporate these considerations in their work;
    8. consider the capabilities, limitations, and implications of current and emerging technologies when part of their work;
    9. report misconduct to the appropriate authorities where necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

2. NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Engineers:

    1. adhere to the principles of sustainable development;
    2. consider and balance societal, environmental, and economic impacts, along with opportunities for improvement, in their work;
    3. mitigate adverse societal, environmental, and economic effects;
    4. use resources wisely while minimizing resource depletion.

3. PROFESSION

Engineers:

    1. uphold the honor, integrity, and dignity of the profession;
    2. practice engineering in compliance with all legal requirements in the jurisdiction of practice;
    3. represent their professional qualifications and experience truthfully;
    4. reject practices of unfair competition;
    5. promote mentorship and knowledge-sharing equitably with current and future engineers;
    6. educate the public on the role of civil engineering in society;
    7. continue professional development to enhance their technical and non-technical competencies.

4. CLIENTS AND EMPLOYERS

Engineers:

    1. act as faithful agents of their clients and employers with integrity and professionalism;
    2. make clear to clients and employers any real, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest;
    3. communicate in a timely manner to clients and employers any risks and limitations related to their work;
    4. present clearly and promptly the consequences to clients and employers if their engineering judgment is overruled where health, safety, and welfare of the public may be endangered;
    5. keep clients’ and employers’ identified proprietary information confidential;
    6. perform services only in areas of their competence;
    7. approve, sign, or seal only work products that have been prepared or reviewed by them or under their responsible charge.

5. PEERS

Engineers:

    1. only take credit for professional work they have personally completed;
    2. provide attribution for the work of others;
    3. foster health and safety in the workplace;
    4. promote and exhibit inclusive, equitable, and ethical behavior in all engagements with colleagues;
    5. act with honesty and fairness on collaborative work efforts;
    6. encourage and enable the education and development of other engineers and prospective members of the profession;
    7. supervise equitably and respectfully;
    8. comment only in a professional manner on the work, professional reputation, and personal character of other engineers;
    9. report violations of the Code of Ethics to the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Canons of Ethic of Engineers and Surveyors

Professional Ethic Fundamental Principals

In order to maintain and enhance the integrity, honor and dignity of their professions, according to the highest standards of moral conduct and professional ethics, the Engineer and the Surveyor:

    • They must consider their main function as professionals to serve humanity. Your relationship as a professional and client, and as a professional and employer, should be subject to its fundamental function of promoting the welfare of humanity and protecting the public interest.
    • They will be honest and impartial and will serve with fidelity in the performance of their professional functions, always maintaining their independence of criteria that constitutes the basis of professionalism.
    • They will strive to improve the competence and prestige of engineering and surveying.

The Fundamental Canons

  1. Oversee any other consideration for the safety, environment, health and well-being of the community in the execution of their professional responsibilities.
  2. Provide services only in areas of their competencies.
  3. Issue public statements only in a truthful and objective manner.
  4. Act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful or fiduciary agents, and avoid conflicts of interest or the mere appearance of these, always maintaining the independence of criteria as the basis of professionalism.
  5. Build your professional reputation on the merit of your services and not compete unfairly with others.
  6. Do not commit deceptive acts in the application for employment and in the offer of professional services.
  7. Act with the decorum that sustains and enhances the honor, integrity and dignity of their professions.
  8. Associate only with people or organizations of good reputation.
  9. Continue their professional development throughout their careers and promote opportunities for the professional and ethical development of engineers and surveyors under their supervision.
  10. Conduct and accept professional management only in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and with these Canons.