Learn about situations that might lead to ethical and legal issues and how to apply ethics, law, and sound judgment to decision making.
Engineering work involves high levels of responsibility with satisfaction, profit, and can offer advancement from successful projects that meet needs of people and nature. However, engineering work also involves ethical and legal dilemmas that can cause loss of jobs, business, money, reputations, and licenses to practice. It can involve lawsuits, investigations, or official inquiries and, in extreme cases, indictments, trials, and convictions based on civil or criminal law. Most engineers do not experience such situations, but avoiding them requires knowledge, experience, and judgement. The maze of ethical and legal norms and rules arising in situations can be confusing, but engineers can be equipped with basic knowledge through a framework of situations, rules, and guidelines that will enable them to avoid mistakes and provide guidance to other stakeholders in the arenas where engineers practice. These involve a hierarchy from things that you must do to achieve compliance to those that you should do in areas of choice based on codes of ethics and situations where practitioners have discretion. Situations range from planning through implementation and regulation, and include activities of multiple players.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to define ethics, law, and professional requirements and relate them to responsibilities in engineering work.
- You will be able to describe situations that might lead to ethical and legal situations and risks and identify how to apply ethics, law, and sound judgement to decision making.
- You will be able to recognize traps that are created by unclear situations and slippery slopes, and to review how situations were handled leading to lessons learned and personal growth and development.
- You will be able to review the Codes of Engineering Ethics.
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Agenda
Risk Framework for Ethical and Legal Dilemmas of Engineers
- Ethical Situations in Engineering Practice
- Mistakes Relating to Workforce and the Public
- Mistakes With Economic, Environmental, and Social Consequences
- Other Dilemmas of Participants in Public Works Projects
Ethical and Legal Constraints on Engineering Practice
- Ethics, Morality, and Law in Engineering Situations
- Laws, Rules, Codes, and Standards Relating to Engineering Practice
- Codes of Ethics and Major Legal Controls on Projects
- Roles, Responsibilities, and Transparency in Projects
Common Ethical Situations Confronting Engineers
- Engineering Planning and Design Phases of Projects
- Construction, Manufacturing, Product Quality
- Operational Situations Affecting Public Health, Justice, and the Environment
- Other Ethical Situations Confronting Participants in Project Life Cycles
Codes of Engineering Ethics
- Typical Content
- Legal Standing
- Implementation Through Engineering Education
Examples of Common Ethical Situations Confronting Engineers
- Organizational Issues, Competencies
- Public Trust Situations
- Whistleblowing
- Management Situations and Favoritism
Guidelines for Navigating Situations to Achieve Favorable Outcomes
- Preparation to Confront Ethical and Legal Situations
- Setting Your Personal and Professional Compass
- Decision Making, Learning Lessons, and Providing Leadership
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OnDemand Course
This course was last revised on April 18, 2024.
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- AIA 1.0
- Lorman Education Services is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J2016. This course is approved for 1.0 Learning Unit hour(s). Prerequisite: None, Program Level: Intermediate: Advanced Preparation: None
All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES ([email protected] or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
- AK ENG 1.0
- This Ondemand program is applicable for professional development hours through the Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors. Professional development hours: 1.0.
*Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
- AL ENG
- This Ondemand program is applicable for professional development hours through the Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.*
*Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
- AR ENG
- This Ondemand program is applicable for 1.0 professional development hours.*
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- FL ENG 1.3
- This course has been approved for 1.3 PDHs by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers in the Areas of Practice.
- GA ENG
- This Ondemand program is applicable through the Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.for 1.0 professional development hours.*
*Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
- IA ENG
- This Ondemand program is applicable for professional development hours for engineers. Please refer to Chapter 3, 193C IAC.*
- ID ENG 1.0
- This Ondemand program is applicable for 1.0 professional development hours through the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.*
*Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
- IL ENG 1.0
- This program is applicable for 1.0 professional development hours through the Illinois Society for Professional Engineers.*
*Please check the rules and regulations in your state for compliance.
- IN ENG 1.3 including Ethics 1.3
- This course is applicable for 1.3 professional development hours including 1.3 ethics hours through the Indiana State Board for Professional Engineers.
- KS ENG 1.0
- This program is applicable for 1.0 professional development hours for engineers.*
*Please check the rules and regulations in your state for compliance.
- KY ENG 1.0
- This Ondemand program is applicable for 1.0 professional development hours for engineers.*
*Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
- LA ENG
- The Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS) no longer approves providers or courses. Lorman Education Services believes that this course is worth 1.0 PDH(s). According to LAPELS' rules, It will be the responsibility of the licensee to determine if a Course/Activity offered by an unapproved sponsor/provider is an Acceptable Activity.
- MD ENG 1.0
- Lorman Education Services is a board approved sponsor with the Maryland Board of Professional Engineers. This course qualifies for 1.0 professional development hours.
- ME ENG 1.0
- This ondemand program is applicable for a maximum of 1.0 hours toward the annual PDH requirement. Please note: The State of Maine Professional Engineers Registration Board does not pre-approve courses for professional development credit.*
*Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
- MN ENG 1.0 including Ethics 1
- This course is applicable for a maximum of 1.0 hour(s) toward the PDH requirement for engineers including 1.0 ethics hour(s). Please note: The Minnesota State Board of Registration for Engineers has final authority on the acceptance of individual courses.
- MO ENG 1.0
- This ondemand course is applicable for 1.0 professional development hours for engineers.*
*Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
- MS ENG
- This ondemand course is applicable for professional development hours through the Mississippi State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.*
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- MT ENG 1.0
- This ondemand course is applicable for 1.0 professional development hours for engineers.*
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- NC ENG 1.0 including Ethics 1
- This program may qualify for up to 1.0 professional development hour(s) for engineers which includes 1.0 ethic(s) hour(s). Please note: The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors does not require that licensees take their CE from a Board approved Sponsor. The onus is on the licensee to make the determination of whether a course or activity has a purpose or objective which will maintain, improve, or expand the skills and knowledge relevant to the licensee's field of practice.
- ND ENG 1.0
- The North Dakota State Board of Registration for Engineers and Land Surveyors does not pre-approve courses or providers.
This course may be applicable for professional development hours in your state. Please check your rules and requirements for compliance.
- NE ENG
- This course is applicable for professional development hours for engineers if the course is continuing engineering education for you.*
*Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
- NH ENG 1.0
- This course is applicable for 1.0 professional development hours for engineers.*
*Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance. The New Hampshire Board of Engineers has final authority on granting approval.
- NJ ENG 1.0 including Ethics 1
- Lorman Education Services is authorized as a provider to offer courses through the New Jersey Board of Professional Engineers. Approval number: 4GP000004700.
This course is applicable for 1.0 CPC credits including 1.0 hour(s) of ethics for engineers. *
*Please check the NJ State rules and requirements for compliance.
- NM ENG 1.0
- This course is applicable for 1.0 professional development hours for engineers.*
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- NV ENG 1.0
- This course is applicable for 1.0 professional development hours through the Nevada State Board of Engineering and Land Surveyors.*
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- NY ENG 1.0 including Ethics 1
- Lorman Education Services is an approved provider through the AIA/CES. For courses or educational activities to be used towards New York's continuing education requirements, the course must be in an acceptable subject area and must also be in an approved format. Please refer to the rules of the State Board for Professional Engineering and Land Surveying in New York for further details here: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/pels/peceques.htm.
Ondemand Course Length: 1.0 hour(s) including 1.0.
- OH ENG
- This ondemand course is applicable for continuing education credit for engineers through the Ohio State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers provided it is a relevant managerial, ethical or technical topic relevant to the practice of engineering or surveying.*
*Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance
- OK ENG
- This course is applicable for professional development hours for engineers.*
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- OR ENG
- This course is applicable toward engineering continuing education hours in Oregon, please refer to your rules and laws.
- PA ENG 1.3
- This program is applicable for 1.3 PDHs for engineers through the Pennsylvania State Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.*
*Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
- SC ENG 1.0
- This course is applicable for 1.0 hours toward the PDH requirement for engineers through the South Carolina Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.*
*Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
- SD ENG
- This course is applicable for professional development hours for engineers in South Dakota.*
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- TN ENG
- This course is applicable for professional development hours for engineers.*
*Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
- TX ENG
- This Ondemand course is applicable for professional development hours including ethics for engineers.*
*Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
- UT ENG
- This course is applicable for professional development hours for engineers.*
*Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
- VA ENG 1.0
- This program is applicable for 1.0 hours of continuing education through the Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects (APELSCIDLA BOARD).*
*Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
- VT ENG
- This course is applicable for professional development hours for engineers.*
*Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
- WI ENG 1.0 including Ethics 1
- This ondemand course is applicable for a maximum of 1.0 hours toward the PDH requirement including for engineers.*
*The Wisconsin Engineer Section has final authority on the acceptance of individual courses and providers.
- WV ENG 1.0
- This course is applicable for 1.0 professional development hours for engineers.*
*Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
- WY ENG 1.3
- This course is applicable for 1.3 professional development hours for Wyoming engineers.*
*Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
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Neil S. Grigg
Colorado State University
Neil Grigg
- Consultant in public works industry in US and other countries
- State government service with responsibility for environmental regulation
- Legal experience as Supreme Court appointee and as expert witness
- Graduate of US Military Academy with experience as Corps of Engineers officer
- University experience with conflict resolution involving diverse employee issues
- Involvement in faith and volunteer communities, including Rotary Club
- Professional association involvement in workforce mentoring program
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