Environmental Engineering Career Information
Using the principles of biology and chemistry, environmental engineers develop methods to solve problems related to the environment. They are involved in water and air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal, and public health issues. Environmental engineers conduct hazardous-waste management studies, evaluate the significance of the hazard, offer analysis on treatment and containment, and develop regulations to prevent mishaps. They design municipal sewage and industrial wastewater systems. They analyze scientific data, research controversial projects, and perform quality control checks.
Environmental engineers held about 52,000 jobs in 2000. More than one-third worked in engineering and management services and about 16,000 were employed in Federal, State, and local government agencies. Most of the rest worked in various manufacturing industries.
For more career information see the Bureau of Labor Statistics site.
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