Applies scientific and engineering principles to improve and maintain the environment to protect human health, protect nature's beneficial ecosystems, and improve environmental-related enhancement of the quality of human life.
As the name suggests, environmental engineers mainly focus on solving problems related to the environment. Here are some of their key responsibilities:
Air and water pollution monitoring and mitigation
Research natural ecosystems
Conduct data analysis and quality assessments for ongoing projects
Supervise inspections of designated sites to ensure compliance with relevant environmental rules and regulations
Identify the sources of contamination in bodies of water.