Environmental Engineering
WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING?
Environmental engineers use the theoretical foundations of engineering combined with principles of biology and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems. Environmental engineering addresses the impact of human activity on the environment and designs sustainable engineering solutions to provide people with safe water, air and land.
WHAT DOES AN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER DO?
Environmental Engineers work in a wide variety of industries. Within environmental engineering there are typically four areas of specialization: air quality, environmental systems, water resource engineering, and waste management. Some common tasks include:
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Examining issues like climate change, pollution, deforestation, supply of energy resources, and population growth
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Conducting hazardous-waste management studies and advising on treatment and containment
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Working to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and air pollution control
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Addressing global issues, such as unsafe drinking water, climate change, air quality, and environmental sustainability
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Consulting with organizations to assess conditions and design solutions for increased sustainability practices
TOP INDUSTRIES
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Civil Engineering
Design
Environmental Services
Architecture and Planning
Higher Education
Manufacturing
Number of ENE graduates placed per industry from 2018-2020.
COMMON JOB TITLES
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Environmental Engineer
Civil Engineer
Project Engineer
Energy Engineer
Ecological Field Technician
Drinking Water Engineer
Number of ENE graduates placed for each of the top job titles from 2007-2020. Descriptions via The Center
TOP EMPLOYERS
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Stantec
Hubbell, Roth, & Clark, Inc.
Michigan State University
Textron
SME
National Grid
General Motors
Bergmann
Applied Science, Inc.
DESTINATION DATA
Learn about the specific data associated with Environmental Engineering graduates so that you can better understand the average compensation and placement rates within the major. (Represents 2023 data.)
93.8%
Placement Rate
(Employment/Education)
$58,102
Average Starting
Salary
$23.17/hr
Intern Average
Hourly Wage
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