Environmental Engineer
Designs water treatment, waste and emissions solutions and assesses environmental impact.
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- Typical pay
- €27k–€55k
- Usual education
- Degree
- Outlook
- Growing with EU environmental rules, water scarcity and circular-economy targets.
A day in the life
Sampling at a treatment plant, modelling discharge limits, then drafting an impact report.
Ways in
- Environmental or civil engineering degree
- Consultancy graduate role
- Public water utility posts
What to study at 16
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Spain
Bachillerato de Ciencias y Tecnología
Portugal
Ciências e Tecnologias
France
Bac général — spécialités
Germany
Oberstufe — Leistungskurse
Italy
Liceo scientifico
Netherlands
Profiel Natuur & Techniek
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Best courses to take
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BEng Environmental Engineering
Water treatment, waste, emissions and environmental impact assessment.
Core degree for water, waste and impact work.
Helpful school subjects: Water treatment, Waste management, Air quality, Regulation