Mission & Ethics

Formed in 1889, the Mission of the Iowa Engineering Society (IES) is:

To enhance the practice of Professional Engineering through education, leadership development, advocacy and ethical stewardship, while raising public awareness of the critical role Professional Engineers serve in enriching our quality of life.

IES also adheres to the Code of Ethics outlined by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE):

Preamble: Engineering is an important and learned profession. As members of this profession, engineers are expected to exhibit the highest standards of honesty and integrity. Engineering has a direct and vital impact on the quality of life for all people. Accordingly, the services provided by engineers require honesty, impartiality, fairness, and equity, and must be dedicated to the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. Engineers must perform under a standard of professional behavior that requires adherence to the highest principles of ethical conduct.

Download the full Code of Ethics, and visit the NSPE site.

In addition, IES members honor the Engineers Creed as adopted by NSPE, available on the NSPE website.

The Iowa Engineering Society also operates as Iowa Link 28 in Region III of the Order of the Engineer, dedicated to “Upholding Devotion to the Standards and Dignity of the Engineering Profession.” Visit the Order of The Engineer website for more information.