ENvIRONMENTAL Environmental Engineer - MyCAERT

Environmental Engineers investigate issues within the environment and design solutions in areas such as water and air pollution and waste management.

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Environmental Engineer

Funded by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Employer: Environmental Consulting Services

Education : BS, University of California: Irvine

� I was always pretty good in math and science, so Idecided to pursue an engineering degree in college. As acollege freshman, I attended an Earth Day celebrationand was turned on to environmental issues. From thatpoint on, I knew I wanted to be an environmentalengineer.

� I work for an environmental engineeringconsulting firm that provides services related to airand water pollution management, waste disposal,hazardous waste management, remediation andspill cleanup, recycling, and public health issues. Iam a specialist in the areas of wastewater andwaste disposal. I continually draw upon myknowledge in agricultural engineering, ecology,chemistry, hydrogeology, statistics, publichealth, wastewater management, and solidwaste management. I provide technical support to

operators of food, ethanol,and feed production facilities. I makerecommendations so that issues withenvironmental pollution can be avoided. Compliance withenvironmental regulations is a big part of my job, and Imust interpret environmental engineering laws. I assistin creating company environmental management plansand protocols. I provide advice on how to implementcompanywide priorities for reducing waste andenvironmental stewardship. Sometimes I participatein employee training on compliance practices andrequirements.

� I couldn’t be happier with my career. Thecompany I work for is great, and I know that mywork is important in protecting both thecompanies that contract for my services and theenvironment.

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Name: Roger BlackwellJob Title: Environmental

Engineer

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EnvironmentalEngineer

$47,660 to $115,750

salary range

An applies scienceand engineering principles in order to improvethe environment, remediate polluted sites,and provide healthier air, land, and water forhuman habitation.

environmental engineer

overview

American Academy of Environmental Engineers

American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers

www.aaee.net/

www.asabe.org/

professional organizations

suggested high school coursesenvironmental science, earth science,biology, chemistry, computer science,and mathematics

experience neededParticipate on campus in labs and research trialswhen possible. Seek an internship while in schoolto gain practical experience.

degree(s) requiredA bachelor’s degree in agricultural, civil, environmental, orchemical engineering is required. It is strongly recommendedthat a Licensed Professional Engineers Certificate is obtained.

potential employersenvironmental organizations, foodscience companies, governmentalagencies, plant research companies,universities

employment outlook and trends

The outlook for environmental engineers isprojected to be .high

Funded by Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity