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proactive disclosure could have prevented misunderstandings and strengthened trust
Requirement to inform clients and stakeholders when AI substantially contributes to professional work products
The competency to critically evaluate, verify, and validate AI-generated content for accuracy, originality, and compliance with professional standards
Engineer A performed a thorough review, cross-checked key facts against professional sources, and made adjustments to the text
The competency to comprehensively verify, validate, and correct AI-generated technical outputs through systematic review processes
AI-generated technical work requires at least the same level of scrutiny as human-created work
Duty to conduct comprehensive verification of AI-generated technical work at least to the same level as human-created work
Artificial intelligence-based software tools used to assist in professional work including language processing and design drafting
Limitations imposed by the functional capabilities, accuracy limitations, and reliability boundaries of artificial intelligence tools used in professional work
Requirement for professionals to understand the capabilities, limitations, and accuracy of AI tools before using them for professional work
Requirement for professionals to disclose the use of artificial intelligence tools, large language models, or automated systems in the creation of professional work products
The AI drafting software was new to the market and Engineer A had no previous experience with the tool
A state where a professional is using AI tools for the first time without prior experience, training, or understanding of the tool's capabilities and limitations
A state where a professional relies on artificial intelligence tools for generating technical work products without maintaining adequate oversight and verification processes
The competency to appropriately select, implement, and oversee artificial intelligence tools in professional practice while maintaining accountability and quality standards
Principle that professionals must avoid not only actual conflicts of interest but also situations that could appear improper to reasonable observers
Engineer A did not cite their use of AI-software or its large language models
Principle requiring disclosure of tools, methods, and sources used in professional work product creation
the facts do not indicate the AI-generated report included citations of pertinent documents of technical authority
The competency to properly attribute contributions and cite technical authorities in engineering work products
Attribution and Credit Management Capability
The competency to properly acknowledge and cite all sources of engineering work, including non-human contributors like AI systems, while recognizing proprietary interests
Previous Board of Ethical Review cases that provide ethical guidance and precedent for similar situations
Previous ethics board decisions that establish precedent and provide guidance for similar ethical situations
A senior municipal engineering position responsible for overseeing city infrastructure development, managing relationships with engineering firms and contractors, and making high-level project decisions
The competency to provide professional guidance and recommendations to clients regarding technical, regulatory, and ethical considerations
Requirement to advise clients of risks, necessary protective measures, and regulatory requirements even when client is resistant
A state where client financial limitations actively constrain implementation of recommended safety or compliance measures
Limitations imposed by a client's financial capacity or willingness to fund necessary work, creating boundaries on what protective measures can be implemented
A state where a client explicitly refuses to implement identified safety measures despite being informed of risks
Engineer A appears to be operating in a compromised manner – namely, without the help of Engineer B
A state where a professional is operating without their usual quality assurance mechanisms or supervisory support, leading to reduced verification processes
A state where client confidential information has been exposed to unauthorized parties or systems without prior consent
The competency to protect and appropriately handle confidential information acquired during previous employment or professional engagements
Conflict Recognition and Disclosure Capability
The competency to identify potential or actual conflicts of interest and properly disclose them to relevant parties for informed consent
Conflict of Interest Management Capability
The competency to identify, disclose, and manage potential conflicts of interest in professional transitions and ongoing relationships
Conflict of Interest Prevention Constraint
Boundaries that prevent professionals from engaging in activities where prior relationships or knowledge could create unfair advantages or compromise impartiality
prepare a comprehensive report addressing the manufacture, use, and characteristics of an organic compound identified as an emerging contaminant
The competency to comprehensively analyze and document the manufacture, use, and characteristics of chemical compounds and emerging contaminants
The competency to negotiate, structure, and manage professional service contracts between organizations while maintaining fairness and transparency
Limitations on professional actions defined by the specific scope of work agreed upon in a contract, restricting what services can be performed and when
Requirement or voluntary commitment to abstain from certain professional activities for a specified period after leaving a position to avoid conflicts of interest
submitted the draft report to Client W for review, including language to clearly identify that the supplied report was a draft, but applied their seal consistent with state law
A state where a professional has submitted draft documents with professional seal applied, creating ambiguity about the document's completeness and review status
Limitations on serving in multiple professional roles that could create divided loyalties or conflicts between different responsibilities
A state where a professional simultaneously serves in both public and private capacities for the same client/municipality
The competency to ethically manage simultaneous or sequential professional roles without dividing loyalties or compromising professional judgment
Engineering Judgment Preservation Capability
technology has an important place in the practice of engineering, but it must never be a replacement of a substitute for engineering judgment
The competency to maintain independent engineering judgment when using automated tools and not substitute technology for professional decision-making
relied on guidance and quality assurance reviews by their mentor and supervisor, Engineer B, to refine report drafts
A senior engineering professional who provides guidance, quality assurance reviews, and technical writing support to less experienced engineers
Professional engineer specializing in environmental impact assessment, pollution control, and regulatory compliance for development projects
Engineer A, an environmental engineer with several years of experience and holding a professional engineering license
A specialized engineering role focused on environmental assessment, contamination analysis, and groundwater infrastructure design
Senior professional leading an environmental engineering firm with responsibility for firm operations, client relationships, and technical oversight
Environmental Impact Assessment Capability
The competency to evaluate and predict environmental consequences of engineering projects on natural resources and public health
Duty to protect environmental resources, particularly public water sources, from contamination or degradation through professional work
Regulatory standards and requirements specifically focused on protecting environmental resources including water, air, and soil quality
Official authorization required by environmental authorities for activities that may impact water, air, or land resources
A state where a professional's accepted future employment creates potential bias in current decision-making affecting the future employer
An engineer employed by a government agency (federal, state, or municipal) responsible for public infrastructure projects, regulatory oversight, and technical advisory services
Groundwater Monitoring Analysis Capability
perform an analysis of groundwater monitoring data from a site Engineer A had been observing for over a year
The competency to analyze, interpret, and synthesize groundwater monitoring data for environmental assessment and reporting
This work required Engineer A to perform an analysis of groundwater monitoring data from a site Engineer A had been observing for over a year
Technical data collected from environmental monitoring systems tracking groundwater conditions, contamination levels, and related parameters
Engineer A elected to only conduct a high-level review and adjusted certain elements to align with site-specific conditions
A state where a professional has performed only high-level or cursory review of technical work product, failing to detect critical errors or omissions
A state where professional concerns exist but technical analysis has not yet produced factual findings sufficient for formal reporting
Infrastructure Project Oversight Capability
The competency to provide senior-level review and oversight of major infrastructure projects including technical, administrative, and stakeholder management aspects
Restrictions on using privileged information, contacts, or special knowledge gained from previous employment for unfair advantage in new position
Principle that professionals holding critical organizational knowledge have responsibilities regarding its use and transfer
A state where substantial contributions from AI tools or other sources to professional work products are not properly disclosed or credited
A state where a professional attempts to bypass legal or regulatory restrictions through technical workarounds while violating ethical principles
Client W noticed several issues with the AI-generated design documents, including misaligned dimensions and an omission of key safety features required by local regulations
Municipality or locality-specific regulations governing safety requirements for engineering projects and infrastructure
Engineer B recently retired and was no longer available to Engineer A in a work capacity
A state where a professional has lost access to their established mentor or supervisor due to retirement, departure, or other circumstances, affecting their work processes and confidence
Limitations on professional practice created by the absence or unavailability of supervisory review and mentorship support
Legal agreement between a municipality and its employees that defines terms of employment, restrictions, and post-employment obligations
A part-time or full-time engineering position serving a municipality, responsible for overseeing city infrastructure projects, providing advisory services, and reviewing engineering plans for municipal projects
Local government regulations establishing requirements for municipal engineering positions and duties
Post-Employment Confidentiality Obligation
Continuing duty to protect confidential information acquired during previous employment even after employment relationship ends
Principle requiring professionals to avoid conflicts of interest and maintain fairness when transitioning between public and private sector roles
Limitations on where and how a professional can work after leaving a position, including restrictions on joining competitors or clients
Requirement for professionals to avoid conflicts of interest and maintain appropriate boundaries when transitioning from public service to private sector employment, including cooling-off periods and restrictions on working with former government employer
A state where a professional has announced departure from a public position but continues to hold decision-making authority before the transition is complete
Principle requiring proactive measures to prevent potential harm even when scientific certainty is incomplete
Principle requiring timely and complete disclosure of relevant professional concerns to affected parties
Previous ethics board rulings and cases that provide guidance for similar ethical situations
Engineer A conducted a thorough review of the report, cross-checking key facts against professional journal articles
Peer-reviewed academic or professional publications containing technical information, research findings, or industry standards
Official position statements from professional organizations defining key concepts and standards
A temporary halt in professional work at client's request, maintaining the professional relationship but pausing active duties
Restrictions on placing client information into public or open-source systems without explicit consent, limiting how and where confidential data can be processed
When Engineer A uploaded Client W's information into the AI open-source interface, this was tantamount to placing the Client's private information in the public domain
A state where confidential client information has been uploaded to public or open-source platforms without prior consent
Duty of public sector professionals to maintain public confidence by avoiding actions that could appear to compromise the integrity of public office or create unfair competitive advantages
Mandatory boundaries on engineering designs imposed by local regulations requiring specific safety features and technical standards
Regulatory Compliance Verification Obligation
omission of key safety features required by local regulations
Duty to verify that all design elements meet applicable regulatory standards before submission
A state where an organization lacks formal policies or regulations to address potential conflicts of interest or ethical concerns
being actively engaged in the engineering process, from conception to completion. Engineering decisions must be personally made by the professional engineer
Principle requiring active engagement and personal involvement in engineering decisions from conception to completion
Boundaries requiring active personal engagement and supervisory control throughout a project lifecycle, from conception to completion, preventing delegation of core professional responsibilities
Responsible Charge Maintenance Capability
The competency to maintain active engagement and supervisory control throughout the engineering process from conception to completion, ensuring personal involvement in all engineering decisions
Requirement for engineers to maintain active engagement and supervisory control throughout the engineering process from conception to completion, personally making engineering decisions or providing direct supervision over those who do
Principle requiring active personal engagement and supervisory control throughout the engineering process from conception to completion
Temporal and behavioral restrictions on professionals transitioning from public to private sector employment to prevent unfair advantage from insider knowledge and relationships
Organizational policy or contractual provision that restricts former employees from immediately working for entities they previously regulated or contracted with
A state where a professional has recently transitioned from public sector employment to private sector employment with an entity that regularly interacted with their former public position
The competency to identify, analyze, quantify and communicate potential risks and their impacts in professional contexts
Requirement to conduct thorough risk assessments and quantify potential hazards to public safety before project suspension or completion
Engineer A is known for their strong technical expertise but is, personally, less confident in their technical writing
The competency to accurately recognize and acknowledge one's own professional strengths and limitations
State-level legislation governing employment transitions and restrictions for public officials
A licensed professional engineer specializing in the design and management of stormwater control systems, with particular expertise in protecting water resources from development impacts
Formal agreement specifying scope of work, deliverables, and responsibilities for stormwater management system design projects
Technical analysis documenting the probability and potential impacts of stormwater runoff on surrounding environment and water resources
Previously, Engineer A had relied on guidance and quality assurance reviews by their mentor and supervisor, Engineer B
Duty to ensure adequate alternative quality assurance and review mechanisms when losing supervisory support
Technical Writing Self-Sufficiency Capability
The competency to independently produce professional technical documentation without reliance on supervisory review or mentorship
Principle that technology should enhance rather than replace professional judgment and expertise
Principle requiring professionals to understand and appropriately use technological tools within their practice, including awareness of limitations and risks
Principle that new technologies must be adopted with careful consideration of their limitations and appropriate professional oversight
Technology Judgment Integration Capability
The competency to maintain professional engineering judgment while integrating technological tools, ensuring technology enhances rather than replaces critical thinking and decision-making
Limitations on using technology as a replacement for professional judgment, requiring that technological tools remain aids rather than substitutes for human expertise and decision-making
Requirement for professionals to thoroughly verify and validate outputs from technological tools, ensuring they meet professional standards before acceptance, with verification rigor matching or exceeding that applied to human-generated work
Limitations arising from lack of experience or understanding of tools, software, or technologies used in professional work
Not being familiar with the full functionality of the AI software, including the accuracy and originality of AI-generated text
Requirement to gain adequate familiarity with new technological tools before using them for professional deliverables
The competency to appropriately disclose the use of tools, methods, and assistance utilized in professional work product creation
Transitional Employment Navigation Capability
The competency to ethically manage career transitions between public and private sector roles while maintaining professional integrity and avoiding conflicts of interest
Requirement for professionals leaving public service to avoid unfairly profiting from or trading upon contacts, associations, influence, and special knowledge acquired during public employment
Principle requiring disclosure of methods, tools, and processes used in professional work to maintain trust and enable proper evaluation
Transparency in Technological Attribution Principle
Principle requiring disclosure when technological tools substantially contribute to professional work products
Principle prohibiting the exploitation of privileged position, insider knowledge, or special relationships for personal or competitive gain
A state where a professional has identified potential risks but lacks complete quantitative assessment, creating ethical tension between preliminary concerns and formal reporting
Requirement for professionals to thoroughly verify and validate all AI-generated or AI-assisted work products against professional standards and regulatory requirements before submission
A state where contracted professional work is temporarily halted due to client circumstances, creating potential gaps in risk assessment and mitigation