Environmental Engineers

Employers

Approximately 41,300 environmental engineers are employed in the United States. Environmental engineers most often work for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), state environmental protection agencies, in private industry, or at engineering consulting firms.

Starting Out

The traditional method of entering this field is by obtaining a bachelor's degree and applying directly to companies, the EPA, or other governmental agencies. College career services offices can assist you in these efforts. Environmental engineers may also get their start by searching for job listings on professional associations' Web sites as well as through sites such as LinkedIn and employment agencies.