Engineering Ethics and Professional Responsibility for New York Professional Engineers

Course Description:

This following course provides a comprehensive examination of engineering ethics and professional responsibility for New York Professional Engineers, integrating the NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers with the specific statutory and regulatory framework governing professional conduct in New York. The course emphasizes that ethics are not aspirational guidelines, but enforceable standards that define professional misconduct, guide disciplinary action, and shape daily engineering practice.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

1. Explain how engineering ethics are enforced under New York State Education Law and Board of Regents rules
2. Describe the role of the NSPE Code of Ethics in interpreting professional conduct standards in New York
3. Apply the duty to protect public health, safety, and welfare in professional engineering practice
4. Identify ethical violations related to competence and scope of practice
5. Recognize conflicts of interest and apply New York disclosure requirements
6. Demonstrate ethical standards for truthful and objective professional communications
7. Apply New York requirements for signing, sealing, and responsible charge
8. Make defensible ethical decisions under professional, employer, or client pressure