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Environmental engineers work to prevent, control, and fix environmental issues. They use engineering to design systems that protect the environment and minimize pollution.
why environmental engineering?
My goal is to become the best, most genuine version of myself.
I have loved everything about nature my entire life and choosing a career protecting the environment helps me achieve my goal.
I want to help develop early detection systems for ecological disasters to help reduce their effects on humans and the environment.
responsibilities
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research
Conduct Research to Identify Environmental Hazards
Project Management
Efficient Project Delivery, Resource Optimization, and Communication
Environmental conservation
Protecting Ecosystems, Preserving Biodiversity, and Sustainability
System DESIGN
Design Systems to Control Pollution and Reclaim Water
Plan
Develop plans for Waste Treatment, Sustainability, and Pollution Control
Artificial intelligence
Responsibly Employ Machine Learning for Solving Environmental Issues
$83K – $138K
/yr
Total pay range
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$108K
/yr Median total pay
$68K – $111K
/yr Base Pay
/yr Additional pay
$15K – $27K
$85,651 yearly
$91,191 yearly
$106,315 yearly
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#6 in Best Engineering Jobs
#44 in Best Stem Jobs
#80 in 100 Best Jobs
Upward mobility
Opportunities for Advancements and Salary
Good
Stress level
Work Environment and Complexity of Job Responsibilities
Great
Flexibility
Alternative Working Schedule and Work Life Balance
Good
obstacles
nationalacademies.org
Licensing and certification
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Exam
technical complexities
Must Deal with Uncertainty in Dynamic and Complex Natural Systems
Increasing role of artificial intelligence
Employing Tools such as Artificial Intelligence to Maximize Efficiency
My mentors / References
Mr. Woody Wiegmann
Applied Artificial Intelligence Teacher, Landon
woody_wiegmann@landon.net
MS. Janine Sharbaugh
Independent Research Advisor, River Hill High School
janine_shaurbaugh@hcpss.org
Dr. Sarah Preheim
Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins University
spreheim@jhu.edu
Career
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