Make an Impact with Environmental Engineering
Are you passionate about sustainability and renewable energy? Environmental Engineering could be your path to making a real impact in society. With job growth expected to rise by 6% over the next decade, this field offers diverse opportunities, from pollution control design to renewable energy solutions.
Why study Environmental Engineering?
UC's bachelor's degree program in Environmental Engineering provides a broad foundation, allowing you to explore various interests and tailor your career. The program will help you develop the vital skills to create sustainable and ethical solutions that address complex environmental challenges faced by humanity. Join us in creating a sustainable future and make a difference in the world!
Environmental engineering is a broad field. As an environmental engineer, not only are you helping the environment, but you are also using a lot of chemistry knowledge and civil engineering knowledge.
Caitlin Fanello Environmental engineering student
Caitlin Fanello shares her co-op work experience
Career opportunities
Environmental Engineering offers a diverse array of career paths where you can make a meaningful impact on the environment and society. Here are some exciting opportunities you can pursue:
- Water Resources Engineer: Design and manage systems to ensure clean and safe water for communities, working on projects like wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and flood control.
- Air Quality Specialist: Monitor and improve air quality by developing solutions to reduce industrial emissions, contributing to cleaner, healthier air for all.
- Energy Engineer: Lead the development and execution of renewable energy projects, such as solar, wind, or bioenergy, to increase sustainable energy use and decrease fossil fuel reliance.
- Waste Management Engineer: Design and implement systems for waste management and reduction, including recycling programs and waste-to-energy solutions to minimize landfill use.
- Environmental Consultant: Collaborate with businesses and governments to assess environmental impacts and develop sustainable strategies, leading to reduced pollution and enhanced regulatory compliance.
- Environmental Health and Safety Manager: Ensure organizational compliance with environmental health and safety regulations, implementing policies that protect both the environment and human health.
- Sustainability Coordinator: Oversee sustainability initiatives within organizations, promoting resource conservation and sustainable practices across various sectors.
Where can I work?
Here are just a few places that employ environmental engineers:
- Duke Energy
- Cincinnati Water Works
- Metropolitan Sewer District
- Dow Chemical Company
- DuPont
- Kroger
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Stantec Consulting
- Environmental Protection Agency (located within walking distance of campus!)
Prof. Chae says environmental engineers are heroes
What student groups could I join?
- Society of Environmental Engineers
- Engineers Without Borders
- Horticulture Club
- Net Impact
- Leaders for Environmental Awareness and Protection
- ChemCats
Zachary Torres shares why he's studying water, wastewater and sustainability
Learn more
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