An engineer who designs solutions for clean water, air pollution, waste management, and sustainable infrastructure.
What environmental engineers do
Environmental engineers design drinking water and wastewater treatment plants, remediate contaminated soil and groundwater, model air emissions, plan solid waste systems, and prepare regulatory filings under Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and similar laws.
Training path
Most US environmental engineers hold a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or civil engineering with an environmental focus. Many earn the Professional Engineer license to sign and seal designs and consulting reports.
Industries
Environmental engineers work for consulting firms, public water and wastewater utilities, environmental departments of state and federal government, industrial firms managing compliance and remediation, and nonprofits focused on environmental advocacy.
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