Environmental Engineering

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: 

• Examining issues like climate change, pollution, deforestation, supply of energy resources, and population growth

• Conducting hazardous-waste management studies and advising on treatment and containment

• Working to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and air pollution control

• Addressing global issues, such as unsafe drinking water, climate change, air quality, and environmental sustainability

• Consulting with organizations to assess conditions and design solutions for increased sustainability practices