Environmental engineers work to improve the world by protecting and enhancing human health environmental quality while also promoting sustainable development. A synthesis of diverse disciplines such as engineering, chemistry, biology and geology, environmental engineering is a recognized specialty of engineering practice. Environmental engineering offers opportunities to work in many areas including water supply, wastewater treatment, storm water management, solid and hazardous waste management, air pollution control, remediation of contaminated land, toxic materials control, industrial hygiene and public health, and land management. Beyond having expertise in science and technology, environmental professionals must understand public policy and government regulations, be able to make risk–based decisions and communicate the results of their work effectively. Environmental engineers have a broad range of career options that includes positions with local, regional, and national government agencies, nonprofit institutions, international organizations, environmental consulting firms, private industries, national laboratories, and universities. The employment prospects for Environmental Specialty graduates are excellent. Data from the CSM Career Center for 2006–2007 indicates that 100% of Environmental Specialty students had placements at graduation, either in industry or graduate school, with those going into industry seeing starting salary offers averaging well over $50K. A career in environmental engineering can therefore provide a good salary, challenging work, and immense personal satisfaction.
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