Ethics
It is very important for society to trust engineers and the technologies they create. Engineers establish and maintain this trust by voluntarily adhering to ethical rules of behavior related to their work. There are many organizations that have developed ethical standards for engineering. The first step for an engineering is to know what those standards are and how they relate to their field of engineering. The next step is a thoughtful process of evaluation and reflection by the engineering to make sure their work is guided by those standards as best as possible.
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
Code of Ethics for Engineers
Preamble: Engineering is an important and learned profession. As members of this profession, engineers are expected to exhibit the highest standards of honesty and integrity. Engineering has a direct and vital impact on the quality of life for all people. Accordingly, the services engineers provide require honesty, impartiality, fairness, and equity, and must be dedicated to the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. Engineers must perform under a standard of professional behavior that requires adherence to the highest principles of ethical conduct.
Fundamental Canons:
Engineers, in the fulfillment of their professional duties, shall:
1. Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public.
2. Perform services only in areas of their competence.
3. Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
4. Act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees.
5. Avoid deceptive acts.
6. Conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully so as to enhance the honor, reputation, and usefulness of the profession.
CASE STUDIES IN ENGINEERING ETHICS
https://www.scu.edu/ethics/focus-areas/more/engineering-ethics/engineering-ethics-cases/