Engineers are usually engaged in planning and design of flood control structures, shoreline protection structures, harbors, marinas, and wastewater treatment facilities. They may also conduct environmental assessments activities related to navigation. They may work for federal agencies like the Army Corp of Engineers, for universities as researchers, for engineering firms, or for corporations. Environmental Engineer Read a profile of Jim Ridgway the Vice President of a mid-sized Environmental Consulting Firm who spends his time analyzing environmental problems, identifying causes, and trying to figure out how to prevent them. Post a question or comment about this career in our Great Lakes Careers Discussion Forum Princeton Review Guide to Your Career Site has a wealth of information about different careers.
Civil engineering is one career that is described.