Environmental Engineering Career Field Desciption Jon Jasinski Principles of Engineering
Environmental Engineering Impact of human activities on public health. Natural environment quality Natural resources Environmental Problems caused by human activity –Identifying –Analyzing –Solving –Mitigating –Managing
Diverse Responsibilities Researcher Designer Planner Operator of Pollution Control Facilities Professor Government Regulatory Agency Official Manager of Programs Professional Society Work
Work Environment Global opportunities Typically 75% indoors, 25% outdoors Typically more job opportunities are located near large populations of people Settings –Private Consulting Engineering firms –Universities –Private Research Firms –Testing Laboratories –Government Agencies –Major Corporations & Private Businesses.
Room to Specialize Pollution Control Industrial Hygiene Radiation Protection Hazardous Waste Management Toxic Materials Control Water Supply Wastewater Management Solid Waste Disposal Public Health Land Management
Environmental Engineering Career Demand, Salary, & Education Jon Jasinski Principles of Engineering
Demand Not many Env. Engineers out there. –1,600,000 million engineering jobs in the US –54,300 are Environmental in (3.4%) Growth of 31% expected in next 10 years –Shift from reaction to prevention –Increasing public health concerns –Population growth
Salary National Statistics –Lowest 10%: $47,660 –Median income: $77,040 –Highest 10%: $115,750 Top paying industries (avg salaries) –Management of Companies$97,820 –Federal Executive Branch$96,410 –Organizations$93,730 –Rail Transportation$92,690 –Computer Systems Design$90,170
Education Bachelor of Science degree –Environmental Engineering –Civil, chemical, or mechanical with a minor or specialization in environmental. Continuing Education –Masters degree are encouraged but not required. –Online courses keep engineers current with the field without taking time away from work Licensure –Graduation from accredited engineering program –Work experience –Two examinations
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