Careers
Careers in environmental engineering
Our increasing population and improving living standards continue to provide
many local and international employment opportunities in government
organisations, consultancies and contracting firms, research and development
organisations, and education and technology transfer. Environmental engineers
also work for large companies, universities and the CSIRO in interdisciplinary
teams to manage environmental problems through the application of scientific,
engineering and interpersonal skills. Graduates can work on environmental
issues such as:
- air pollution control
- solid and hazardous waste management
- green buildings
- water supply and resource management
- storm water and wastewater management
- resource efficiency
- land management
- environmental management systems
- environmental impact assessment
Environmental engineers work in a variety of organisations, including:
- engineering consulting firms
- industries that need cleaner production systems; mining, chemical, manufacturing etc
- private and municipal agencies that supply drinking water and treat domestic wastewater
- companies treating and disposing of hazardous waste
- government agencies monitoring and regulating environmental issues
- universities that teach and conduct research on environmental issues
- international agencies that aid developing nations
- local government authorities
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