Unit 7 Competency 2 - Recognize career opportunities within the field of environmental engineering
Suggested Objective a: Discover the different career pathways within environmental engineering
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Specific areas of work include:
• Design and evaluation of erosion control systems
• Systems and processes for management and utilization of wastes
• Design and management of water control systems
• Inspection, evaluation, and reporting for regulatory compliance
• Air quality monitoring, air emission measurement and modeling, air pollution mitigation
and control, and air dispersion modeling
• Design of animal housing
• Environmental management
• Expert witness
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iExplore Environmental Engineering Career Video
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Meet the Majors: Environmental Engineering
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Suggested Objective b: Discuss the roles that environmental engineers play in society
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Environmental engineers or ecological engineers respond to the challenges posed by a growing population, intensifying land-use pressures, rapidly evolving technology, and increasing government regulations. The environmental engineer must develop technically sound solutions within the framework of maintaining or improving environmental quality, complying with public policy, and optimizing the utilization of resources. The engineer provides system and component design, serves as a technical advisor in policy making and legal deliberations, develops management schemes for resources, and provides technical evaluations of systems.
Through the current work of environmental engineers, individuals and businesses are understanding how to coordinate society's interaction with the environment. There will always be a need for engineers who are able to integrate the latest technologies into systems to produce needed food and fiber while protecting natural resources.
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The Important Role of Environmental Engineers in Society
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Environmental Engineering Career Overview
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Suggested Objective c: Recognize environmental engineering career activities by participating in a real-world workplace scenario
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An upcoming assignment will provide an opportunity to participate in a real-world workplace scenario. Take notes and pay attention as we proceed through our assignments.