The Obligation of the Engineer

I am an Engineer.

In my profession I take deep pride. To it I owe solemn obligations.

Since the Stone Age, Human Progress has been spurred by the EngineeringGenius. Engineers have made usable Nature’s vast resources of Materialsand Energy for Humanity’s Benefit.

Engineers have vitalized and turned to practical usethe Principles of Science and the Means of Technology.Were it not for this heritage of accumulatedexperiences, my efforts would be feeble.

As an engineer, I, (full name), pledge to practiceIntegrity and Fair Dealing, Tolerance, and Respect, and to uphold devotion to the standards anddignity of my profession, conscious always that my skill carries with itthe obligation to serve humanity by making best use of the Earth’sprecious wealth.

As an engineer, I shall participate in none but honestenterprises. Whenneeded, my skill and knowledge shall be given without reservation for thepublic good. In the performance of duty, and in fidelity to myprofession, I shall give the utmost.