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Who Builds Big Index | Engineering Webography | Career Info Index
Environmental engineers design systems to provide safe drinking water and to prevent pollution in water, in the air, and on the land. Environmental engineers are involved in water supply systems, wastewater treatment facilities, sewage treatment plants, cleanup of toxic waste sites, recycling, reduction of air pollution, and pesticide control.
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Environmental engineers must graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science in engineering -- either civil, chemical, mechanical, or environmental. However, more and more employers today prefer individuals with a Master's degree in environmental engineering. Twenty-six universities and colleges in the United States offer degrees in environmental engineering. Required courses include math, science, engineering, and humanities. Environmental engineers must be able to communicate effectively with a variety of organizations, so writing and speaking courses are also encouraged in college.
Number of people in profession: 83,500*
Percentage male: 90
Percentage female: 10
Average salary: $55,000
Civil engineers, government agencies, testing laboratories
* Based on a 1999 National Science Foundation survey
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