Engineer A is an assistant director of public works in Somecity. As part of his job, Engineer A is involved in selecting and hiring engineering consultants for projects in Somecity. These projects may involve local, state, and federal funds. Engineer A also works part - time as an independent consulting engineer and has teamed with Engineer B on federal and state-funded projects in another city in the same state. Is it ethical for Engineer A to work with Engineer B as a consultant on federal and state funded projects under these circumstances?

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Explanation:

The public works officer is part of the state machinery and governed by the state constitution. Based on the limited facts presented, it is unethical for Engineer A to act as a consultant on federal and state projects. Working with Engineer B as a consultant on Engineer A, federal and state-funded projects can lead to a conflict of interest. The Engineer shall obtain and secure the approval of the appropriate authorities in some City before acting as an independent consultant; Engineer A must also ensure that its work complies with local, state and federal procurement laws and conflict-of-interest rules and rules applicable to the Local Engineering License Act, as the questionable work has local, state, and federal resources.