RedVector JCOM-00072

Ethical Decision Making for Engineers #1

Ethical Decision Making for Engineers #1

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: JCOM-00072

SME: Jim Taube

In this course we examine the NSPE Code of Ethics. We review cases ruled upon by the NSPE Board of Ethical Review, which will be key to helping you determine how you should act when faced with ethical decisions. We explore each of the 6 fundamental canons.
Course Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:    

  • List the six Fundamental Canons of the NSPE Code of Ethics.

  • Describe the NSPE Code of Ethics Rules of Practice

  • Recall the NSPE Code of Ethics Professional Obligations

  • Explain what it means for an engineer to be in “responsible charge”

  • Describe situations that may lead to an ethical “conflict of interest”

  • Explain the ethical requirement to “hold paramount” the safety of the public

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Jim Taube
Jim Taube Photo
Jim possesses degrees in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Clarkson University in New York and Electrical Power Technology from Bismarck State College.
 
He has extensive industrial experience with 23 years in the pulp and paper industry and 12 years in institutional and pharmaceutical facility management.
 
His responsibilities have included engineering design, electrical and mechanical maintenance, and power plant utilities management.
 
Areas of expertise include HVAC design, commissioning and qualification, construction administration, and energy cost savings initiatives.
 
Jim’s credentials include being registered as a Professional Engineer and the Certified Energy Manager and Auditor certifications.
 
Jim is married and lives in Middletown, OH and has 4 married children.
State Licenses
AK - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)
AL - Engineer (General)
AR - Engineer (General)
DC - Engineer (Ethics - CE21800018)
DE - Engineer (Ethics (maximum of 6 hours), General)
FL - Engineer (Ethics - 0009980)
Accreditation: FBPE Approved Provider #0003352, License #33
GA - Architect (General - JCOM00072-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
GA - Engineer (General)
IA - Engineer (Ethics, General)
ID - Engineer (General)
IL - Architect (General - JCOM00072-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IL - Engineer, Professional (Ethics, General)
IL - Engineer, Structural (Ethics, General)
IN - Architect (General - JCOM00072-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IN - Engineer (Ethics - CE21800018)
KS - Architect (General - JCOM00072-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
KS - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)
KY - Engineer (General)
LA - Engineer (Ethics, General)
MD - Engineer (Ethics, General)
ME - Engineer (General)
MI - Engineer (Ethics, General)
MN - Engineer (Ethics, General)
MO - Architect (General - JCOM00072-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
MO - Engineer (General)
MS - Engineer (Ethics, General)
MT - Engineer (General)
NC - Engineer (Ethics, General)
ND - Engineer (Ethics, Health, Safety & Welfare)
NE - Architect (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
NE - Architect (General - JCOM00072-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NE - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEU for this program.
NH - Engineer (General)
NJ - Architect (General - JCOM00072-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NJ - Engineer (Ethics - 24GP000006300)
NM - Engineer (Ethics, General)
NV - Engineer (Ethics, General)
NY - Architect (General - JCOM00072-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NY - Engineer (Ethics)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEU for this program.
OH - Engineer (General)
OK - Engineer (General)
OR - Engineer (General)
PA - Engineer (General)
PR - Engineer (General)
SC - Engineer (General)
SD - Architect (General - JCOM00072-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
SD - Engineer (General)
TN - Architect (General - JCOM00072-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
TN - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)
TX - Engineer (Ethics, General)
UT - Engineer (General)
VA - Architect (General - JCOM00072-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
VA - Engineer (General)
VT - Engineer (General)
WA - Architect (General - JCOM00072-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WI - Architect (General - JCOM00072-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WI - Engineer (Ethics, General)
WV - Engineer (General)
WY - Engineer (General)
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Environmental Engineers - AAEES - Member (General)
American Institute of Architects - AIA - Architects (General - JCOM00072-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Alberta Architect (General - JCOM00072-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Alberta Engineer (General)
Canada - British Columbia Architect (AIBC) (General - JCOM00072-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - British Columbia Engineer (Ethics, General)
Canada - Manitoba Architect (General - JCOM00072-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Manitoba Engineer (General)
Canada - New Brunswick Architect (General - JCOM00072-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - New Brunswick Engineer (General)
Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Engineer (General)
Canada - Northwest Territories and Nunavut Engineer (General)
Canada - Northwest Territory Architect / Restricted Practitioner (General - JCOM00072-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Nova Scotia Architect (General - JCOM00072-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Nova Scotia Engineer (General)
Canada - Ontario Architect (General - JCOM00072-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Ontario Engineer (General)
Canada - Prince Edward Island Architect (General - JCOM00072-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Prince Edward Island Engineer (General)
Canada - Quebec Architect (General - JCOM00072-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Quebec Engineer (General)
Canada - Saskatchewan Architect (General - JCOM00072-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Saskatchewan Engineer (Ethics, General)
Canada - Yukon Engineer (General)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies - NICET (General)