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Professional Ethics & Human Values / September 15, 2021

What is the nature of work for Engineers as Consulting Engineers?

• Consulting engineers work in private practice. • They earn by getting their fee for services rendered. • They have greater freedom in decision making compared to salaried employees. • But they also have a need to earn a living.

By · September 15, 2021 · 1 min read

• Consulting engineers work in private practice.

• They earn by getting their fee for services rendered.

• They have greater freedom in decision making compared to salaried employees.

• But they also have a need to earn a living.