On July 16, 1945, the first atomic bomb was detonated. After the test, project director J. Robert Oppenheimer recalled thinking, “Now I have become death, destroyer of worlds” (Blue, Levine, and Nieusma 26). However, Oppenheimer says he never regretted his role in developing the bomb, to what extent is Oppenheimer responsible for dropping the bomb on unarmed civilians? Likewise, the role of an engineer in a given society will inevitably influence the people of a given social order. Engineers are people who have developed the skills and knowledge necessary to build structures, machines, systems and devices. They are very important because virtually every aspect of our lives involves a machine, device, system or other. The job of these professionals is to ensure that these things are durable and safe. If a structure is to be built, they are the ones who must be consulted. As societies advance and the need for practical application of science increases, so does the demand for engineers who can find an adequate solution to a given situation. With this in mind, engineers must exercise caution as they constantly face internal issues of personal ethics and morality. However, industry standards suggest that engineers in this field must adhere to the professional code of conduct.II. History/Data/Biography/FactsEngineering dates back to the Neolithic invention of the wheel! The literal term engineer dating back to 1325 meant one who operated a military machine. In fact, military engineering is widely recognized as the oldest form of engineering. Specifically, military engineering deals with b...... middle of paper ...... in 1954. Ethics cases rarely have easy answers, but the BER's nearly 500 advisory opinions have helped to clarify the ethical issues that engineers face. daily.As engineers, they have knowledge and skills far beyond those of most users of their work, who must trust them to produce systems that operate safely, reliably and with minimal negative impact . Human lives can depend on the quality of their work, and the actions of engineers can have significant economic and environmental consequences. Therefore, engineers must always be aware not only of the benefits, but also of the dangers and limitations of the systems they design. Engineers should never present results that they have not carefully evaluated and should never hide the flaws in their products. It is the fundamental responsibility of engineers towards our society.