Explore career options in environmental engineering
Here you canfind information on career outcomes in the field of environmental engineering.
You can also discover where to look for job vacancies, as well as professional associations, mentoring and international opportunities.
Environmental engineering graduates can design creative engineering solutions and manage key projects associated with environmental protection in the area of air quality, water and wastewater, and waste management. Environmental engineers:
* manage natural resources for a sustainable future
* research and develop new technologies and techniques to improve the environmental acceptability of engineering projects and solve environmental problems
* evaluate the environmental and social impacts of engineering projects
* design and operate processes to treat various wastes to exacting standards
* produce outcomes that are sustainable and acceptable to society.
In addition to knowledge and skills directly related to your program of study, you will also develop a range of other skills such as teamwork, analytical, communication through academic study, employment, voluntary work, sporting and recreational activities and life experience.
Recognising the value employers place on these skills is an important factor in your graduate job search. You can further develop your employability with these resources:
Excellent resources for writing resumes, cover letters and selection criteria can be found here Information on relevant vacancies:
Griffith University alumnus and professor Cheryl Desha is a leading advocate for resilient urban infrastructure, working with decision-makers to strengthen the sustainability and resilience of cities. As a Fellow of Engineers Australia and Chartered Engineer, Cheryl's work is driven by her understanding of the critical link between humanity and the environment.
At The Cities Research Institute, she leads initiatives that address the growing impacts of climate change, focusing on disaster resilience, food security, and innovative problem-solving inspired by nature. Cheryl's efforts include overseeing Griffith's Disaster and Resilience Management Facility and advancing thought leadership in disaster management, making her a key figure in creating a sustainable and resilient future for communities worldwide.
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Aaron Richardson, a sustainable energy engineering student from Griffith University, has been assisting Wattblock with a detailed energy and water audit for a residential apartment complex in Albion Queensland.
"Working with Wattblock has shown me the many unique opportunities and challenges for sustainable energy engineering in residential apartment developments," Aaron says.
Many work opportunities are not advertised, so we recommend approaching potential employers with the aim of researching their needs and how your skills, experience, interests and qualifications could match theirs.
This is called informational interviewing and will benefit you by:
* clarifying your specific career direction
* increasing your chances of being offered a job.
The Your Career website includes helpful information such as job descriptions, employment prospects, average weekly earnings and skills requirements. Every job title in the database has a skills section to help you identify and describe essential skills for your future career.
The My Future website also has job descriptions and a useful career insight section.
Joining a professional association is a great way to meet people in your field, who can assist you to explore your career options and potentially find employment opportunities. These associations exist in every field of employment and hold regular professional development and networking events. Students are welcome to join.
Students are welcome to join and often receive a discount on their membership.
The award-winning Industry Mentoring Program provides an excellent opportunity to further develop your employability and build professional networks.
The program is available to students with more than 80CP as well as recent graduates.
Griffith University is aligned with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) and is committed to fostering quality education and a more equitable and just society, where everyone has a chance to thrive while fostering partnerships for the goals.
Further careers information
Careers counselling
Individual career counselling sessions are available to all current students and recent graduates.
You can book an initial appointment via CareerHub.
Check out our Career Readiness site in Learning@Griffith for additional information and resources for your career development learning:
Please note: The content on this webpage is a guide only. Please refer to degree-specific information and accreditation requirements of your profession on the Degree and Course Finder website and with the relevant professional accreditation body for your degree.
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