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Of course the primary duty of an engineer is to protect the public good. That duty is generally fulfilled by complying with the law and established good engineering practices. Nothing about fiduciary duty would require an engineer to violate either. If a client claims that doing so is in its best interest, ...

A fiduciary duty does not speak to perfection. Engineers are human after all. My nonlegal understanding is that it requires the following: - Best efforts on behalf of the client/employer - Not acting contrary to the interests of the client/employer - Holding the interest of the client/employer ...

Of course fiduciary duty increases exposure to potential liability. It also increases client/employer trust and, hopefully, competence in practice. Actual liability is only a problem if something is not done right and/or efficiently. Professional liability insurance and/or is always available if risk ...

Regarding "Stakeholder 4," The statement should expressly state that the engineer has a fiduciary duty to clients/employers. Until we commit to the best interests of those we serve, we will not be held in the same esteem as other professions. ------------------------------ Sam Furuta P.E., M.ASCE ...