The problem of calling what most of us do "engineering" predates LLMs by a good 15-20 years.

> Can agentic engineers adhere to a similar code of ethics that a professional engineer is sworn to uphold?

Can software engineers?

Yes. I do "agentic engineering," primarily using Cline as it allows me to gas-and-brake the AI and review what it's doing on a granular level. So, think pair programming but my #2 is an LLM. I routinely reject turns when a given model goes off into space. I also routinely make hot edits to its changes before advancing, several times per day.

You can use these tools wisely without letting it run unverified carelessly.