Ethics Guidelines

Purpose of the Guidelines

The Professional Ethics and Conduct Guidelines aim to:

• Promote ethical behavior and professional accountability among engineers.

• Strengthen public trust in the engineering profession.

• Provide a clear framework for responsible decision-making and professional judgment.

• Encourage engineers to adhere to the core values of transparency, safety, and sustainability.

• Establish a foundation for disciplinary actions in case of violations or misconduct.

Core Ethical Principles

Every IIE member and engineer is expected to abide by the following ethical principles:

• Integrity and Honesty

  • Engineers shall act with the highest level of integrity in all professional dealings.

  • Misrepresentation, falsification of data, or misuse of authority is strictly prohibited.

• Competence and Professional Development

  • Members shall perform services only in areas of their competence.

  • Engineers should continuously upgrade their knowledge and skills through training, research, and lifelong learning.

• Public Safety and Welfare

  • The safety, health, and welfare of the public must be the primary concern in all engineering activities.

  • Engineers should report any conditions that may endanger people or the environment.

• Confidentiality and Intellectual Property

  • Respect for confidential information and intellectual property rights must be maintained.

  • Engineers shall not misuse proprietary data or plagiarize others’ work.

• Fairness and Non-Discrimination

  • Engineers shall act fairly and respectfully toward colleagues, clients, and the public, without discrimination.

  • Equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion should be integral to professional practice.

• Accountability and Transparency

  • Members shall be responsible for their professional actions and decisions.

  • All activities should be transparent and compliant with institutional and legal frameworks.

• Environmental and Social Responsibility

  • Engineers should promote sustainable development and minimize environmental harm.

  • Ethical engineering must contribute positively to society’s advancement.

Application of the Code

These ethical standards apply to all categories of IIE membership — including Student Members, Associate Members (AMIIE), Corporate Members, and Fellows.
Compliance with these guidelines is a condition of membership, and violations may result in disciplinary review or revocation of membership privileges.

Professional Ethics Committee

The IIE Professional Ethics Committee is responsible for:

• Reviewing reported ethical concerns or complaints.

• Conducting investigations into professional misconduct.

• Recommending corrective or disciplinary measures.

• Promoting awareness of ethical engineering practices through training and publications.