Attachment Opportunities

1. Land Surveyors:

Land Surveyors are trained professional who works in Government and private sectors for construction companies and contractors. They measure the land accurately, click pictures, and note the distances and angles between them. An aspirant of Environmental engineering can become a land surveyor and focus on the land's environmental factors that need to be considered. The factors include soil type, vegetation, waterways, etc. One can become a Land Surveyor by doing a Civil Engineering course or an Environmental Engineering course. 

 2. Environmental Scientists:

Environmental scientists are specialists who use their knowledge of the natural sciences to protect and improve the quality of the environment and human life. They advise the government and people about pollution hazards and coordinate with industries to reduce waste and develop new techniques in waste disposal. Environmental Scientists are Ecologists who research the environment's physical, chemical, and biological aspects. An aspirant should complete this Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering degree to become an Environmental Scientist. 

 

3. Natural Resource Specialist:

Natural Resource Specialists are professionals who study, maintain, develop and conserve natural resources. They research the habitats, advance regulations on natural resource, evaluate environmental impacts, and aims to protect vulnerable animals and plants. Natural Resource Specialists are appointed by the Government or State agencies to conduct surveys and research about a particular field. An aspirant should complete this Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or Resource Management degree to become a Natural resource Specialist. 

4. Environmental Consultant:

Environmental consultants are professionals who give expert advice about managing ecological issues. They indulge in detailed research and prepare a scientific report. The candidate must have technical expertise, scientific knowledge, and keen observational field skills to have a career as an Environmental Consultant. The candidates need to focus on the areas like control of pollution and noise, upshots of agriculture on wildlife and plants, and the sequel of waste management and recycling. An aspirant should have completed a degree in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science and have a few years of experience to get this post.

5. Wastewater Engineer:

Also known as Sanitary Engineering, Wastewater Engineering is the study of enhancing sanitary methods of human communities by providing the extraction and disposal of human waste. Wastewater Engineers will plan, design, create, manage and repair the wastewater treatment plants. An aspirant should have completed an undergraduate degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. They are held responsible for the daily operations at water treatment plants and repairs. 

6. Energy Efficiency Engineers:

Energy Efficiency Engineers is the study that uses the principles and tools of engineering to develop energy distribution systems. The primary purpose of energy efficiency is to use less energy for some tasks and produce the same results as when more power is used. Energy Efficiency Engineers will use the principles of Maths and Science to conserve energy and protect the existing sources. An aspirant should have completed Environmental Engineering or Energy Systems Engineering to have a career as an Energy Efficiency Engineer.

7. Geotechnical Engineer:

Geotechnical Engineering uses the principles of soil mechanics and rock mechanics to bring solutions to its engineering problems. The subject is most concerned about the engineering behaviour of earth materials. Expertise in Maths, Science and having good Geological knowledge is necessary for a Geotechnical Engineer. An aspirant should have a degree in Environmental Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering. 

8. Environmental Compliance Specialist:

An environmental Compliance Specialist is also known as Environmental Compliance Officer. They are responsible for monitoring the Environmental Laws for land, water, gas, energy, etc., which are induced and ensures they are being appropriately followed in the companies, organisations, industries, agencies, etc. An aspirant should have an undergraduate degree in Environmental Law, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science or any associate field of study. 

9. Water Treatment Plant Operator: 

The primary role of the Water Treatment Plant Operator is to reduce waste and maintain water resources efficiently for drinking purposes. They also ensure proper care of the waterways like canals, reservoirs, sewage, etc. The other significant work of the workers is to conduct tests on the water quality. It is enough for an aspirant to complete his high school diploma to become a Water Treatment Plant Operator. However, it is preferred for the candidates to have a degree in Water Treatment, Waster Water Management, or Environmental Science.

10. Professor:

Lastly, an aspirant of Environmental Engineering can get into the teaching profession and give lectures on environmental and ecology topics. To become a professor in college, a candidate must complete his Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science and clear the state and national level entrance exams. The professors assist the students in choosing their stream after completing Environmental Engineering.

 

Career Prospects

M.Sc. (Environmental and Biosystems Engineering)

Sectors in which Environmental and Biosystems Engineers find work

• Food Security
• Water for crops, livestock and communities
• Manufacturing
• Renewable Energy
• Environment

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