What Is an Environmental Engineer?
An environmental engineer is an engineer who works to solve or prevent environmental problems. These engineering professionals can work in a number of capacities and in a number of industries, ranging from nonprofit organizations focused on environmental improvement to oil refineries which want to improve their environmental practices. To work as an environmental engineer, it is usually necessary to have at least a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and many engineers hold advanced degrees which can include postgraduate fellowships in particular areas of interest.