Environmental Engineer
Develop innovation solutions to environmental problems.
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What's it like to be an Environmental Engineer?
Environmental Engineers use engineering, biology, chemistry and soil science to develop solutions to environmental concerns. They use their skills and understanding to solve problems related to public health, air pollution, recycling, waste disposal and water quality, and create innovative solutions for sustainable development.
Tasks and duties
- Collating and analysing scientific data.
- Designing and managing environmental protection projects.
- Obtaining permits and approvals.
- Preparing and reviewing investigative reports.
- Advising organisations and government on the best methods for contamination reduction and containment.
- Inspecting industrial facilities to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Designing operations that convert waste to energy.
- Staying on top of industry innovations and best practices.
How to become an Environmental Engineer
To become an Environmental Engineer in Australia a university degree in engineering (with a major in environmental engineering) is usually required.
- Complete an undergraduate degree such as the Bachelor of Environmental Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) majoring in Environmental Engineering.
- Consider completing further postgraduate study such as the Master of Engineering.
- Aim to secure an internship or placement while studying. This will provide you with valuable work experience.
- Upon graduating, attain your Engineers Australia membership and register with the National Engineer Register (NER).
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Latest Environmental Engineer reviews
Aug 2019
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Science
Experience
5 – 9 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Environmental officer
The good things
Work life balance, working in a diverse environment with opportunity to learn from other industries
The challenges
Remote areas
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Nov 2023
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
The good things
Can work in office, field or laboratory. No FIFO
The challenges
Sometimes lack of support from senior staff.
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