Is environmental engineering worth pursuing?

Environmental engineers develop solutions to environmental problems.

Duties of Environmental Engineers:

• Prepare, review, and update environmental investigation reports
• Design projects that lead to environmental protection, such as water reclamation facilities, air pollution control systems, and operations that convert waste to energy
• Obtain, update, and maintain plans, permits, and standard operating procedures
• Provide technical support for environmental remediation projects and for legal actions
• Analyze scientific data and do quality-control checks
• Monitor the progress of environmental improvement programs
• Inspect industrial and municipal facilities and programs in order to ensure compliance with environmental regulations
• Advise corporations and government agencies about procedures for cleaning up contaminated sites