The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering degree program is a broad discipline dedicated to addressing environmental issues in air, water, and soil in Cockrell School of Engineering. Environmental engineering includes a variety of sub-disciplines, such as water quality engineering, water resources engineering, outdoor and indoor air quality engineering, ocean engineering, and hazardous waste management. Sustainable engineering concepts are infused into these sub-disciplines and include the long-term environmental, economic, and social consequences of engineering practice.

Job Titles & Career Information

More information about environmental engineering careers is available here: http://caee.utexas.edu/environmental/envcareer.

• Engineering Consultant
  Consult with an engineering firm to help businesses develop more sustainable engineering solutions.
• Engineering Lab Technician
  Work in a lab to develop software or material that is more sustainable.
• Natural Disaster Mitigation Specialist
  Study and design methods and technology to reduce the impact that natural disasters may have on groups and communities.