Environmental engineers use engineering disciplines in developing solutions to problems of planetary health. Their work may involve concerns such as waste treatment, site remediation, and pollution control technology.
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- Environmental Engineers
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
What do they typically do
- Prepare, review, update, and present reports on issues related to the environment
- Design systems that protect the environment, such as those to reclaim water or to control air pollution
- Obtain, update, and maintain plans, permits, and standard operating procedures
- Provide technical support for environmental remediation projects and for legal actions
- Analyze scientific data and do quality-control checks
- Monitor the progress of environmental improvement programs
- Inspect industrial and municipal facilities and programs to ensure compliance with environmental regulations
- Advise corporations, government agencies, and other interested parties about environmental issues, including procedures for cleaning up contaminated sites
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Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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