Do you want to become an environmental engineer?

Environmental engineering is the branch of engineering that is concerned with protecting people from the effects of adverse environmental effects, such as pollution, as well as improving environmental quality. With increasing awareness of environmental issues, with the impacts from climate change a major concern, the need for environmental engineers will increase and Environmental Engineering will continue to become a key profession.

Environmental engineers apply engineering principles and their knowledge of the various branches of science to provide solutions to real- world environmental problems.

Environmental engineers work for example to manage waste, improve air quality, ensure the supply of adequate amounts of water that is safe for drinking and recreation, etc.

Environmental engineers deal with all manner of problems related to the environment, be it related to air, water or even below the ground surface.

Environmental engineers ultimately ensure safer and sustainable management of our environment.

If you have always had a passion for the environment and want to do something to preserve the environment for future generations, then environmental engineering is a perfect fit for you.

What are career prospects like for Environmental Engineering?

Even though Environmental Engineering is a comparatively new profession ( as compared to other engineering streams such as Civil, Mechanical etc.) there is also increasing future demand for Environmental Engineers. As such, many universities around the world now offer Environmental Engineering as a specific course.

For instance, the Bachelor of Environmental Engineering ( Hons) at Deakin University is one for you to consider. Graduates of this degree will become highly skilled experts ready to tackle global environmental issues including climate change, sustainability, and pollution.

Graduates may employment in:

• air pollution and emissions control

• catchment and natural resource management

• environmental protection

• environmental consultancy

• government departments – (local, and international)

• resources – mining, oil, and gas

• waste management and recycling

• water and wastewater treatment. find

Make a start locally to transfer to Australia, later.

You have two options at your disposal. You have the option of studying the entire degree at Deakin, Australia. Alternatively, you can complete two years of study at its partner Royal Institute of Colombo (RIC) and then transfer to Deakin, Australia to complete your degree. This avenue is now possible because E nv i r o n m e n t a l Engineering is the newest pathway to be added to the portfolio of Science and Engineering pathways, that Deakin and RIC have collaborated on for nearly a decade.

Further, while at RIC, you will study the same curriculum as Deakin University, and be guided by excellent teaching staff, and make a significant saving on your tuition fees and living expenses. The end outcome is the same, an Environmental Engineering degree from Deakin University.

Whilst at Deakin, as part of your course, you will gain industry experience by completing at least 30 to 60 days of practical work experience in an engineering workplace. This will provide you with opportunities to develop and enhance your understanding of the environmental engineering profession, expose yourself to possible career outcomes, and avenues to establish valuable professional networks.

Engineers of Australia Accreditation.

The Bachelor of Environmental Engineering ( Honours) has been designed in accordance with Engineers Australia professional accreditation requirements. Deakin has been awarded provisional accreditation for the Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) by Engineers Australia (EA).

What’s coming up?

Deakin University and RIC will be coordinating an information session to further raise awareness about Environmental Engineering, the degree, and the Pathway in due course.

Deakin University’s, Sri Lanka office can be contacted via srilanka@ deakin. edu. au or 076 078 7809 for further details. For specific i n f o r mat i o n about the Environmental Engineering pathway at RIC, please contact RIC via 077 116 6433.

Quotes to be included in the article:

“No other course in the university deals with finding solutions to environmental problems we face today, except environmental engineering. Environmental engineers are the future to finding sustainable solutions to make the world a safer place to live and work” – Assoc Prof Lloyd Chua, Deakin University, Australia”

“Environmental engineering offers a career for the future. Environmental scientists provide extensive evidence of environmental problems in our world. Environmental engineers play a significant role in helping to solve these problems”– Dr Liz Weldon,

Associate Head of School ( International), School of Life & Env Sciences, Deakin University.