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0 pointsmmcnl2y ago0 comments

I think it's an engineer's responsibility to present likely outcomes with their likelihood without judgment. Opinions are usually not needed unless asked.

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kevan2y ago

> III. Professional Obligations

> 1. Engineers shall be guided in all their relations by the highest standards of honesty and integrity.

> ...

> b. Engineers shall advise their clients or employers when they believe a project will not be successful.

There's nuance around how hard you should push back on bad requests and where ownership/accountability and decision-making responsibility ultimately lie but providing professional judgement/advise/opinions is definitely in bounds for engineers.

[1] https://www.nspe.org/resources/ethics/code-ethics

rpmisms2y ago

I am not an accredited engineer, but I should probably read those guidelines. Thanks!

rpmisms2y ago

No, I'm not a machine. I'm the only one who can do the work, so maybe listen to me when I tell you it's a bad idea.

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kevan2y ago

> III. Professional Obligations

> 1. Engineers shall be guided in all their relations by the highest standards of honesty and integrity.

> ...

> b. Engineers shall advise their clients or employers when they believe a project will not be successful.

[1] https://www.nspe.org/resources/ethics/code-ethics

rpmisms2y ago

I am not an accredited engineer, but I should probably read those guidelines. Thanks!

rpmisms2y ago

No, I'm not a machine. I'm the only one who can do the work, so maybe listen to me when I tell you it's a bad idea.

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