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- I will be going over what's it like being an Environmental Engineer in 2021.
Topics covered:
-Pay
-Stress
-Daily Tasks
-Opportunity for Growth
-Passion
-Future Market predictions.
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This is just from my personal experiences. You will most likely experience something different depending on your employer, job responsibilities, and location.
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I'm an Environmental Engineer currently working for the Air Force. I oversee their Hazardous Waste, Hazardous Materials, Integrated Solid Waste, and Qualified Recycling Programs. I have a Bachelors in Chemistry and a Masters in Environmental Engineering. My professional work experiences range from cancer R&D, teaching at a college level, and environmental compliance.
On this channel, I'll be sharing my story on what it's like being an Environmental Engineer, detailing the good and bad of the position. Some other relatable topics may include personal growth, job hunting, and minimalism all through the perspective of a millennial.
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Junior in high school here. I’ve always been interested in the environment and I’ve jumped back and forth about what I want to do with my life. I’ve been looking for something that pays well, allows me to have a personal life, and will give me the opportunity to positively impact the world. I’ve found environmental engineering recently and I think it’s what I want to do. Definitely gonna keep watching your videos. I think demand in this field is going to grow tremendously in the coming years so I’m optimistic.
Nice! Its always cool to see people as young as high school looking towards their future. I think it has a lot of potential too, seeing as how the environment plays a crucial role to human society.
Lol, reading your comment was like looking at a mirror, I am in your exact position except that I am a Freshman in High School.
The younger the better
@@williamlevison9966 im just going into eng next year and this is my exact thoughts
Im a sophomore in college rn and im majoring in environmental engineering . What i would recommend is getting an advising catalog from the university you plan on attending. Then take as many classes that will transfer at a community college and then transferring those credits. Saves tons of $$$. ALSO dont make the mistake i made , DO NOT BUY A MACBOOK if youre going to major in engineering
Randy, I was listening to your video about day to day work of an environmental engineer. I have a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology and worked in the Environmental Field for ten years. I did three years of military service then as a veteran I went to work on a Department of Energy Waste Cleanup site in 1989. I spent seven years there. It was a good starting career path and I used the company's tuition reimbursement benefits to start a Masters's Degree in Engineering Management I worked in Radiation Safety and Waste Disposal programs and later in a Department doing NEPA studies. Along the way, I was serving in the Air National Guard and found an opportunity to be commissioned as a Bio Environmental Engineering Officer in the USAF. I went to the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine where I learned about Health Physics and Environmental Management and Programs like Hazardous Waste Management and Environmental Sampling programs and much more. It's amazing to think about it but Air Force Bases are like small cities. There are many industrial facilities and labs, machine shops and repair shops, fuel tanks, fuel pipelines, hazardous waste storage facilities, water treatment plants, power plants, and much more. They are like small municipalities actually. Later I took a job as a GS-0819 which is an Environmental Engineer with the Federal Government working on an Air Force Base. If you are working in this field for a federal agency there are several paths you can follow you can work for the EPA, Department of Energy, Department of Defense, Army Corps of Engineers, or Dept of the Interior. There are some GS-819 positions in other Departments like VA. If you are employed on any installation Environmental Engineers do a lot of projects as part of a team for example paired up with Civil Engineers. You could find yourself managing environmental programs under some federal statutes like 40 CFR (Protection of the Environment) and your job in this case is going to be all about managing programs. With Programs It's all about records management and paperwork to make sure you are in compliance because EPA and or State EPA inspectors can show up at your facility and demand to inspect something. You could even be sent to prison and fined under federal law if you mishandle hazardous waste or falsify paperwork saying you disposed of dangerous materials and didn't. So managing things like Hazardous Waste Management, Air Quality, Water Quality, etc is very important. You might be managing procurement contracts for services because you will be using contractors for specialized services. For example, Hazardous Waste Disposal, Cleaning out Oil Water Separators, Removing old underground storage tanks, and taking water samples from wells at the boundary of the facilities. You could also work on compliance for things like Underground Storage Tanks, in federal facilities, there are a lot of them. You can manage programs that monitor tanks or you might even be asked to work on a Project to pull old tanks out and remediate the soil around them. On federal installations, there are many Brownfield projects. There might even be something like Asbestos abatement in old buildings. Of course, this is my experience other people could have other experiences. There are much more green and renewable energy projects as well as sustainability programs today. Things you might not even think about like Water Conservation programs at catchment projects on federal installations in dry climates like Texas, Nevada, California, Arizona, and New Mexico to name a few. However, in the federal space, compliance and 40 CFR-type work probably are going to be the major thing that you do on a daily basis. This happens in both municipalities and federal installations. Nothing has changed in that regard. The longer you work in this field the more intimate you are going to become with federal and state regulations. Sometimes you are going to wonder why you didn't go to Law School to study environmental law. I thought about getting a Masters's Degree in Environmental engineering but it turns out that you might be better served by getting an Engineering Management Degree and certification as a Project Manager. Why? Because Environmental Masters programs focus a lot of attention on Water and Biological Uptake and Transport. So if you want to study things like the chemistry of water go for it. In fact, Hydrogeology might actually be something worth studying if you want to do Environmental work. With pollution and the environment in my experience, it always comes back to something getting into the air, soil, or into water. Getting a Masters's Degree in GIS might be an interesting thing also because all of the disciplines involving land use and watershed use GIS tools. If you are a person who is interested in things like biological systems then Environmental Science is probably your path. Environmental Engineering is about three things mainly. Preventing Pollution (Elimination of Waste streams from products), Remediation of Pollution and Waste when mishaps occur, things like spills and underground plumes that result in Soil Reclamation work or Pump and Treat projects, and lastly Compliance related work(making sure all the paperwork and regulatory frameworks involving State and Federal statutes are followed. This is the 40 CFR work I spoke about. Of course, Green Energy and Alternative energy things are exciting and interesting I am just explaining what you could find yourself doing if you end up working for a Municipal Government or Federal Government. Eventually, I realized that I didn't want to spend a 40-year career dealing with 40 CFR. In the late 1990s the department I worked with upgraded its computer systems for environmental management and compliance database programs. They sent me to school to learn things like Linux Administration, MS SQL and Microsoft Server 4.0 Administration. I fell in love with IT and have worked as an IT Systems Engineer quite happily now for over 20 years. If you love environmental engineering projects there is plenty to do and it's a great career, but if you don't enjoy working in a very rigid and constrained environment where Federal and State Regulations govern all that you do then find some specialty niche in the career field that keeps you away from managing compliance programs which is going to be hard to do in my opinion. The longer you stay in the career and if you end up working as a Supervisor or Manager you are eventually going to become involved in compliance. So courses in Engineering Management, Environmental Law, and perhaps certifications in Project Management might be more useful to you than an MS in Environmental Engineering because it all depends on what you are doing. This is just my experience of over a decade of working in this field, your mileage may vary, and talking to others might give you a different opinion.
Hey Randy, I am also a civil/environmental engineering student ready to graduate in NJ. I was hoping maybe you can make a video of the interview process and thing we should say when going into an environmental position. Awesome content! Very informative 🙌🏽
Hi Herys,
I already made a video on that a while back. Although it may be outdated, it should still be informative
I'm been wanting to become an environmental engineer for about 5 years, due to my autisom and difficulties it's made me procrastinate and felt maybe I'm fooling myself that 'I" could active this.... Yet your videos have given me the confidence I needed to take the first step.... Apply to the university. I'll update this in time.... Wish me luck
Hi, I graduated from Environment Engineering and i feel i learn many things but not exactly in deep level (its like part of chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical, and of course civil engineering). This 4 main major actually can took over env engineer role in reality so I encourage anyone with env eng bachelor to take master related to those major above (at least chemical engineering or civil engineering). It open more opportunity as env. Engineering. My self got scholarship in petroleum engineering ( yes, it sound completely different major, lol) and i got opportunity transferable knowledge to oil and gas engineering system. Mechanic fluids and plumbing class that i took during my bachelor degrrr is very advantages knowledge in pipeline engineering design. And knoeledge about soil and hydrology system help me understand about basic geology.
Your videos are very informative, thanks for keeping us up to date with our passion...
Thanks Amanda!
Thanks Randy for your guidance, I had to rebel against my parents to get admission for my master's in Environmental Engineering and you are helping me prove them wrong. I am glad that there is someone who is helping me even though virtually but your videos are really encouraging for me.
Thank you for your work.
I'm glad I can help! Trust me, there are many others who rebel and it will be worth it. No change comes without any form of resistance.
The world: * starts to slowly burn *
Private energy companies within two seconds of the world starting to catch on fire: Environmental Engineers Wanted
Hey thanks for this video. I'm in my first semester for environmental engineering but I wasn't sure if it's something I really want to do. Your videos helped me realize that I want to stay with my degree
Yay I'm glad I was able to help
Very informative video...keep making more videos on Environmental Engineering.
I would like to see video about what you actually doing in your work means working on what types of projects as an environmental engineer.
Thanks for watching.
I already have a few videos explaining what I do
Thanks for making this video, very helpful and informative👏
Hi Randy, just saw your video pop up as I'm looking into "what do to after being an Environmental Engineer for 5 years". My experience has been different than yours to say the least. I work for a manufacturing company in Alabama as the air lead and the stress level has been as high as it possibly can since 2020.
On the industry side, we have to collect, process, and file the data for all the Government reports that are required for the State and Federal. Plan and execute all the emission test, then report. It's a long and tedious job.
I’m sorry to hear that I’m delegating all that work to you guys 🥺
thanks mate, you've made me inspired to get this degree even though it is not that popular in our country, that doesn't matter anymore, btw thanks for sharing your wisdom about this degree.
As I’m traveling to different countries, I see so much potential for this field to grow. It’s just the government and its people that need to embrace the change to sustainability.
Very good insight, thank you
Glad to discover your Channel
I am currently in my 5th year in my Environmental Engineering studies in Cameroon 🇨🇲.
I'm looking forward to learning a lot from you abouth this passionate field
Thanks for watching! I hope you're enjoying the journey
Hello Randy, thank you for the videos and a very straightforward, honest picture of the scene! I am applying for masters in Civil and Environmental Engineering for Fall'22 and so excited to join the army! Thanks :D
Thank you for watching my videos! I hope all goes well on your journey in graduate school and in the military
Did you started your masters in EE ?
@@RandyLy Haha thank you, I meant the army of environmental engineers :P
@@ravelagowmika1891 shall do so in September this year
I am interested in doing masters in EE I have some doubts regarding masters. could you help me in that if possible.
This videos are so usefull, thank you bro
Thanks for watching
Thanks for giving me hope that I can achieve a degree like this. i love science and having a direct impact but math has always been a challenge.
Nice information.. pls keep making Videos on Environmental Engineering.. love from India..
Thanks! I plan on being known on TH-cam as that one reliable Environmental Engineer guy
i wish you will be one day...
Thanks Randy, your video made me realize that I'm taking the right decision although I'm a little nervous :'/
I'm glad you're interested. There's nothing to be nervous about
Useful video! I have my B.S. in Environmental Science and i'm trying to enter the environmental compliance field on the West Coast
Thanks! You can definitely enter the compliance field as an Environmental Health Specialist (EHS)
I love your videos coz I’m almost done with Env Eng n I definitely don’t want a masters😅😅so you really help in kinda seeing the future pic,not necessarily the same...u get it😅
Thanks for watching.
You don't really need a Masters if you can perform the work and get the certificate. I've had a coworker tell me her boss straight up told her she won't get a raise if she got a Masters and that all she needed to do was gain experience and get the Professional Engineer license. She was OK with just a Bachelors.
Hi Randy, thanks for the great content you create for the field. What's your view on ageism in the field? I consider the get a degree in the field as a career change, the downside for me is simply my age. After graduating I will be in my early 40s, so I am scared in a way being too old for an entry-level position. If you have any experience or thoughts on that I would be really thankful.
Thank you ❤
Thanks for watching 😀
Thanks for this video. I am about to begin a graduate degree in environmental management .
Good luck
Hi Randy! Is there any chance that you'll make a video about the every type of companies that accepts Environmental Engineers?
Hi Gillian,
That's a pretty big request 😅
I'll keep that in mind as a potential topic to cover
Yes.. please try to make it this type of video..
Thank u for sharing
I am a scholarship student in Vietnam and I being to study environmental engineering year1 😊🙏🏼
Thanks for watching and good luck on your journey!
There aren't many Vietnamese people in this field, so I am glad that you and I can be a part of that small percentage that are.
Please also prepare video on what kind of skills you need to develop to become promising environmental Engineer
I'll put that on my to do list, but to answer your concern.
Classes that are a part of Civil Engineering that can help increase your skillsets are AutoCAD/Microstation, Matlab, and GIS. There may be more, but those are just to name a few. I do not have an entire list because it varies greatly depending on your university’s curriculum and what they offer.
Aside from the classes learned from academia, you will be required to have certain soft skills. Basically, you have to know how to speak professionally, deal with customers, present data concisely, and write proficiently. Even though you may graduate with this degree, not having these skills can really hurt you when you actually work. You don’t have to be an introvert; you just have to know how and when to speak. These skills are developed as you learn on the job, so don’t worry too much if you aren’t a professional in these yet.
As an Engineer, I agree with most of what is being said
So I’m in grade 11, and I’m interested in studying environmental engineering in university, probably a civil engineering course with a specialisation in environmental studies - but i’m not too sure. It is my passion to help the environment and i want to help the earth and animals, and i love the subject engineering graphics and design, so i feel like environmental engineering would be the best job for me. I also do physics, life sciences and maths core and my grades are very good. I’m not sure if i would have to major in environmental engineering, any thoughts or advice anyone could give me?
With your ambitions, interests, and grades, you would be a perfect fit. I would definitely go for it if I were you. I just hope the job can meet your expectations 😅
Civil Eng is always a good backup plan too in case it doesn't work out
my son now grade 12 in Philippines he want environmental engineering .
It's what you make of it! I just finished civil engineering with an environmental engineering minor. I have similar interests in design, as well as putting the maths and science towards helping the environment (in a big or small way) - this luckily landed me a role in an urban design studio that consult for sustainable/enviro focused projects from subdivisions to parks to buildings large scale architectural projects . Youre already asking the right questions, so if youre passionate about these things like many including myself are, it will be a rewarding and challenging path to follow!
Im 28, when I first went to school at 18 I majored in environmental health, but now I'm more interested in this and I want to go back I hope I'm not too old 🙄 just enrolled back into school and I'm excited 😊
Nice! You’re not too old to continue learning. That being said, there were always a couple of “older” classmates when I was in undergraduate, but I’ve always admired their bravery.
Naw I’m 28 and about to get my BS in environmental science and start my master in environmental engineering
Hello Randy. Thanks for your amazing video. I am currently living in east coast and in master civil engineer focus on environmental as I just switch from structural. I heard 4 sub-discipline included transportation, hydraulic, structural and geotechnical must obtain EIT and PE license. I just wonder if environmental engineering need to pass FE for entry level position or it is not necessary to do so ? Thanks in advance and I am appreciate your time.
It all depends on your employer. Some jobs don't even require an EIT or PE to get the job. Obviously, if you do have these certificates, it will make you more desirable and you can move up the career ladder faster, but some jobs like mine don't need any of it.
Hey randy! Im doing civil engineering with an environmental engineering option. im just wondering how different this is compared to just environmental engineering. is it basically the same? or would u say it’s more marketable since i can still technically do civil engineering stuff.
Env Engineering was a subcategory of Civil Engineering at my university. It was basically the same except we delved more into the sciences instead of designing. You'll be more marketable if you have the skills of a Civil and Env Engineer, so you're headed in the right direction.
Hi Randy. I'm currently a student a sophomore at university in the undecided category. I have been going back and forth between information technology or environmental engineering. (they are both considered engineer majors at my university). I plan to switch my major to information technology, but my university just added environmental engineering to its curriculum a couple years ago. I really do care for the environment, and I want to protect it just as much as you do but I am worried about the job demand. Any tips?
Is IT more in demand in your location? If so and you are worried about job stability, go for IT. You don't have to be an environmental engineer to help the planet. Make sure you can sustain yourself first and then do what you can for the environment.
Would u recommend a senior jump into a field like this I love being outdoors and being able to work for epa or any organization to help the environment and the animals would be awesome
My job doesnt have as much outdoor field work as people believe it does. Most likely remediation or Env Sci would have more outdoor work
Hi Randy, thank you for your videos! I see that you answer lots of questions on here, which is awesome and so I also want to ask a question.
I have a bachelor's in Network Engineering. I am thinking about a career change, and this is how I found your channel. Do you think it is possible for me to land a position as an Environmental Engineer with my degree?
Hi, yes I try to be proactive and answer as many questions as I can.
I haven't heard of Network engineering before until now. I am guessing it is related to technology/computer?
There isn't much similarity, so no you probably won't be able to transition easily. What makes you want to switch though? I would think that people are more willing to jump from their current degree into something related to technology.
@@RandyLy Hi, please what may be an example of such transitions? Like from environnemental engineering to what?
Hi Randy,thanks for your clear explaination .Is it true that u can hardly become a engineer if you doesnt get a first honour degree in the engineering that you involved it cuz i saw lots of example from my friend,relatives that doesnt get a good or intermediate result they cant even get a job that related to their field,is it hard to get a first honour degree in environmental engineering?i am still struggling in choosing between civil and environmental enginnering course due to most of the article ,video mentioned that civil has a broad field to involved in,easy to get employ while environmental still a relatively new course n can hardly find a job after u graduate cuz it is not well known
It is true that Env Eng is relatively new and is much harder to get employed compared to a Civil Engineer. With my experiences, you don't need to be a top graduate because employers rarely ask for GPA or honors. This applies for both Civil and Env Engineers. I have never heard any classmates getting rejected because they didn't have a high enough GPA standard at their company.
If you are worried about job employment, go with Civil Engineer. They are more generalized and are more flexible if you want to switch around in the engineering field. Env Eng is geared more towards science, not engineering.
@@RandyLy tqvm Randy🙏🏻
thanks for the video. I am going to become a junior high scholar in a month and I have a huge interest in becoming an environmental engineer. I love doing positive things both for people and the environment. However, I have a question. How much chemistry is involved with becoming an environmental engineer. To be totally honest, I do not like chemistry that much. I took it as a sophomore last year and did not really enjoy it. But I still have an interest in becoming an environmental engineer. What do you think?
Thank you for watching the video and expressing your interest in becoming an environmental engineer! It's great to hear that you have a passion for making a positive impact on both people and the environment. Regarding your question about the amount of chemistry involved in becoming an environmental engineer, I understand that not everyone enjoys chemistry. The good news is that while some foundational knowledge of chemistry is required as part of the prerequisite courses, the extent of chemistry involved in environmental engineering can vary depending on your specific focus or career path within the field. Environmental engineering encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including water and wastewater treatment, air pollution control, solid waste management, and more. While there may be some chemistry concepts involved in these areas, they are typically covered at a level that is necessary for understanding the environmental processes and engineering principles involved. Rest assured, you don't need to have a deep affinity for chemistry to pursue a career in environmental engineering.
Hey Randy! Thanks for posting so much content about this field.
I’m in 4th year Bachelors of Science degree at a Canadian university. I’m looking at my options to tack on to the degree and I was looking at a env. eng option. I had a couple questions.
How is your work/life balance with a job like this?
Do you find others in your field possess higher forms of education as well (MSc, MEng)?
1) Work-life balance will depend on the company culture. I can't say that it will be the same experience for everyone working in this field. But mine is very well. I am not micromanaged and am free to move about my work whenever I want to. (Unlimited bathroom breaks, lunch is at your own reasonable schedule so long as you get the work done, PTO and vacation time is good and my boss won't ask for a reason every time I file for one.)
2) It's weird but in my office out of the entire coworkers in my field; I have the highest degree with my Masters. But my company doesn't care about who has the highest education. They care more about experience and if you can do the work.
@@RandyLy thank you so much for the insightful reply!
Sorry if I’m bombarding you with questions but do you have any suggestions for experience that a university student could acquire in order to be more fit for the job? I really wanna make the most out of school and I’m trying to ensure I do all I can to be successful in my area.
@@ty_hens I'm happy to help. Obviously, any internship experience (free or paid) from an engineering company is the best route because they have a high of hiring you after graduating. If you can't get an internship, joining a research project underneath a professor or graduate student is your next best bet. Lastly would be joining professional organizations so you can network and add that extracurricular to your resume.
@@RandyLy Thank you a ton for your help! Do you have a LinkedIn I could connect with you on?
@@ty_hens It should be in the video description
Hi Randy, I'm currently in high school and I would love to be an environmental engineer, do you think I'll be able to make it as an environmental engineer if I don't take biology as a subject?
I don't know what the acceptance rate is for majoring in Env Eng from high school to undergraduate college. Regardless of what you don't take as a subject during high school, I am sure you will need to take general bio during college.
Thanks for vid Randy! Did you have a special qualification to apply for the job on the Air Force base? What made you peruse that sector? Thanks
I didn't have any special qualifications for my job at the Air Force. I just applied and they accepted me haha
I wanted to pursue env engineer because at the time, California was going through a devastating drought, and I wanted to do my part to see where I can help. I know the job market for env engineers is not as high as the medical or technology field, but I think now is the perfect time to jump in while the demand is still low. We all know that we aren’t in a sustainable trajectory and climate change is starting to become a bigger problem, so why wait to jump in when it is too late?
@@RandyLy hey awesome thank you for replying and for that insight. I agree.
Do you recommend getting a masters or would I be okay with just a bachelors in environmental engineering?
It all depends on what your future goal is. Would you be happy with just a Bachelors or do you plan on getting a Masters for self-fulfillment or higher pay opportunity?
Some companies I know are fine with just a Bachelors and a Professional engineer certificate. Others may want more
Thinking about getting my bachelors in this field, is that enough or will I need to continue education ?
If you're able to get in with just a Bachelors, you don't need to go for Masters unless you want to go like manager status. I had a colleague say that you just need a Bachelors and a Professional Engineer license if you want to be at the top. Education didn't matter in that case; certification does.
I cannot say whether it is enough because it depends on your employer.
Hi! I'm an upcoming college freshman that will pursue civil engineering. And was interested in environmental engineering. Can I ask if do you need to be extremely great at math to be a Civil Engineering? Or you just need to study
You'll just need enough to pass the class. The most I had to learn was linear algebra and multivariable calculus. Linear algebra was the most difficult for me. It may sound daunting hearing this now, but you'll learn as you progress throughout your major. 👍 Math majors have it worse haha
Scope of environmental engineering in Canada?
If we want to do master so what to choose
hi randy, i am a grade 12 student and my university only offers chemical engineering, i was wondering your opinion on pursuing an undergrad in chem eng with hopes to work in the environmental feild: (masters necessary? wouldn’t get a job? etc etc) let me know what you think! thanks
Chemical engineering is definitely more flexible and will probably pay more if you get hired as a chemical engineer. Your curricula at school will be skewed towards the sciences like chemistry/physics.
It all depends on the employer though.
Env Scientists with experience or chemical engineers with experience should be able to jump into this field, in my opinion. But again it all depends on the employer.
Hi randy. I am in my lats year of college confhsed about what to do i dont have maths physics or biology i study geapgraphy economics and business i find physicall geography interesting thats where i came across environmwntal engineering and i find it interesting. I am thinking of doing civil engineer with a foundation year because i dont have maths and physics and after i can specialise either as geotechincal engineer or environmental engineer. Would it be worth it for me to do civil engineer. What do you think about the major
You can't go wrong with Civil Engineering. There are more job opportunities for Civil engineers than environmental engineers in my area.
Does having a master’s significantly impact job opportunities and salary or would you say it’s comparable to having a bachelor’s
It depends on the employer. Although it's a given fact that higher education would probably mean higher pay and better opportunities, some employers might not want you because you're too expensive. They would rather hire a less educated person with lower pay if they can do the same thing as you. It's really hard to say on that because, of course, I wanted to get higher pay and job opportunities too. But if I see myself as a business/employer, I wouldn't want to pay too much for labor either.
On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the most) how stressful was your college experience? I’m looking to go into this field next fall. Thanks!
For undergrad I majored in Chemistry, not Env Engineering. Undergrad was probably a 9 (late night labs, jobs, clubs, volunteering, internships, etc..)
For graduate school, I majored in Env Eng. Classes weren't too difficult, but I managed being a Teaching Assistant, internship, and other events, so that made it more stressful. That was an 8.
@@RandyLy Hey randy, I have a quick question. I’m currently an engineering student trying to transfer to The University of Urbana Champaign. Chemistry has been quite hard lately, and I have many worries for my future. I wish to become an engineer (either aerospace or environmental). I didn’t get the best ACT score but have a really good GPA. Should I still be stressed about this? I feel like I’m not good enough for engineering.
@@gabeutsecks723 My GPA, GRE, and admission essays were the most average of any student. It's true that the admissions board will take all of that into consideration, but in reality so long as you are willing to learn and have an open mind, anyone can be good enough to become an engineer.
I STUDY WEST WATER TECH FOR 2 YEARS 7 YEARS AGO I DON'T HAVE A JOB YET, I LOVE ENVIRONMENTAL JOBS THAT'S MY PASSION, ITS SAD THAT CANADA JOBS ARE VERY SLOW TO COME BY. I BELIEVE SAME DAY WILL GET A GREAT JOB.
I am graduated from Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering in Cambodia, and right now doing master’s degree in Environmental Engineering at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand. I am curious if I move to the States and working as environmental engineer there, may I know how can I get the license?
1) Take the Fundamentals exam (FE).
2) After you pass the FE, you apply to get your engineer in training certificate (EIT)
3) Work in an engineer related field to acquire approximately 6 years of experience. I forget how many years exactly
4) Take the Professional engineer exam
5) Apply to get you professional engineer license
All information can be found here. ncees.org/
But how does the experience stuff really happen👌
Sounds like its worth the math. Also a very important job at the end of the day
Once you get past the prerequisite math classes, it gets easier. The math isn't as strenuous on the job compared to school.
Hey! Can I ask - do you see a good mix of men AND women in Env Engineering?
As of right now on my engineering floor, a majority are males. I think like 3 out of 10 are female engineers, so its not an even mix.
I've done my bachelor's in Electronics engineering and interested to learn about environmental engineering. 🥺 What are the courses i can look for online? Internships etc?
Because they are pretty unrelated, you're probably going to have to take a lot of prerequisite classes. You should have most of the math and physics classes covered, but will be taking more science classes like chemistry/biology.
Internships all depend on your location
I’m currently interested in studying environmental technology in uni but I’m a humanities student.. is it still possible?
You'll most likely have to do a lot of catching up to get your prerequisite classes, but it's definitely possible. If you are searious, it is better to start earlier than wait later.
Did you go to university? And if you did what did you take for you’re career?
Yes, I attended a university. I graduated with a Bachelors in Chemistry and a Masters in Environmental Engineering.
I am currently an Environmental Engineer
I am already in 3rd year of environmental science bachelors degree and planning to masters environmental engineering as well, any thoughts or advice as an environmental engineer?
I think would be better take more specific master as advantage. Since environment engineering pretty much derivative from big major like civil engeeneerinf, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering engineering, and chemical. Infact they do also can take over the job u want to apply for. I am Env Eng my self and i got my self master in petroleum engineering. 11 year ever since and i can say both major really help me alot
What major do i need to build water systems?
Civil or environmental engineering
Would someone with only a GED (And 8 years of Starbucks experience. Which of course does not relate to this field.) even have a chance of getting into this field? Possibly with getting financial aid to get into a Community College?
It's never too late to start. I've had people in their 60s attend the same organic chemistry class as me during my undergraduate college.
The financial aid will depend on your specific situation such as your income and the availability of classes at your community college.
@@RandyLy Thank you for the response. The financial aid is certainly something I’m going to look into. I’ve been feeling a tad depressed, thinking that I’ll only be able to get an Accounting Degree, but Environmental Engineering - along with Water Resource Engineering, really speak to me, and seem like areas that I’d never lose passion for. I’ve been watching your awesome videos. They’re all very informative. I really need to believe in myself more, and stop settling.
Best of luck with you and your journey!
I can definitely relate. Comparing yourself to other people or just seeing yourself stuck in one spot makes you lose hope, but it's never too late to turn that around. 🙂
You refer to yourself as being apart of the government sector. What are other sectors are there, and is it your choice to be in the government sector and is it better to be apart of that sector?
And you compared Environmental engineers to other engineers as an occupation with a good amount of pay. If you had ten years within the field, would who say that it is comparable to like software engineers or maybe chemical engineers?
Also, would you say environmental engineers are indirect effect to climate change or is that a different occupation where you are expected to physically create something? Thank you
I'll be making a video soon about other possible sectors to work in as an Env Engineer.
If I had 10+ years of experience, I think I'd only be making as much as a mid-level software engineer working at like Google. Software engineers working at a big tech company will probably always make more.
My field has an indirect impact towards climate change. I am not working on an invention that will directly impact climate change, unfortunately. It's what I wanted to do while I was in school, but after graduating and working in this field; I realize it is pretty boring 😕
@@RandyLy is it because environemntal engineers in general dont work directly to fight climate change or is that just you? And why didnt you just choose an occupational that is similar to environmental engineering that do form devices or inventions
Hey,
I am 3rd year environment engineering student from India. Where can I get online internships?
I am not from India, so I cannot say. My internships at the time were in the US and near my university before this whole pandemic. They were all in-person internships and this pandemic shifted everything
Can u tell me about advantage of Environmental Technology Engineering? I'm looking for this major but I don't understand about it at all.
My university didn't have an environmental technology engineering major. Honestly, I've heard of environmental engineering, environmental science, environmental technology, etc... and they overlap in a lot of the same fields.
You'll be going through most of the same courses, so I cannot say there is much of a difference. Environmental technology sounds a lot more science-based and will probably be doing more hands-on stuff in the laboratory procedures.
@@RandyLy thank u so much brother.
From where u have done ur ug in environment ... i mean college
I received my Bachelors in Chemistry at UC Riverside and my Masters in Environmental Engineering at UC Irvine.
hello lm environmental engineer in my 4th stage and lm trying to study a master degree in environmental engineer l want to study green building design because l spend my last 3 years in computer and lm super good at revit, 3ds max, autocad, inventor professional, so if l wasnt able to do this study in my country iraq what master degree in environmental engineering is the best and close to this green building field do you think , l hope you answer me.
The closest degree that is relevant to your skillset is definitely Civil Engineering/Architect.
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Im good at them and ready to study but is it possible or should l forget about? 😭
@@RandyLy what l mean is can l make that study in master degree or its not allowed for me even if l have the skills?
Water waste environment engineering is good for masters studying in uk and to work there?????🇬🇧 please reply
I am from the US and do not know anything about the demand for it in the UK.
Can environment engineers become an environment lawyer??
I dont think so. Environmental lawyers are a different field that focuses a lot more on regulations. Just think, Engineers and lawyers separately.
I'm also an aspiring environmental engineer. I wanted to know if you'd need a BSC degree or a BEng degree for environmental engineering. I want more on field and practical work.
Yes you will need a degree to work in this field. I don't think any employers would even look at a candidate without a college degree if they want to work in engineering.
A relatable degree like Chemistry or other will have a lower chance of getting an Env Engineering job compared to someone with the actual degree that has the title in it.
@@RandyLy I am aware of that, my question was do I need bachelor of science (Bsc) or bachelor of engineering (BEng).
Bachelors in engineer is preferable. I think in the US, we just have a Bachelors. There isn't a specific BSc or BEng.
is it worth it to pursue a phd in environmental engineering?
It depends on where you see yourself working. If you are going into academia and want to become a professor, yes a PhD is necessary. If you want to work right away, you don't need a PhD or even a Masters to start.
Which post graduate studies would you recommend ?
I cannot say because it depends on what YOU want to do and your situation.
@@RandyLy based on the labor demand
Politics and current events do play a huge role in the job market. With the new administration, environmental protection should increase. My bet is on water, energy, and landfill waste. But do your own research on your location before you pick one
Environmental engineer jobs available in private sector ?
Yes, there are environmental engineer jobs in the private sector
What degree did you have at the time?
Bachelors in Chemistry and Masters in Environmental Engineering.
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@@RandyLyHow can I help the environment in other branches of engineering?
Most other engineering fields already do and try indirectly by implementing things like using energy efficient buildings or recyclable materials for construction. It’s not a requirement on their part but it usually does save them money in the long run when they implement these cost effective strategies as part of their projects.
Whats your age btw?
I’m 28.
@@RandyLy oh nice. I'm 19 and currently doing a bachelorette in environmental engineering! JUST found your videos and went through all of them coz i havent found or heard of other people in the same field. thanks for doing this
Thanks for watching! I’m glad you’re interested in this field at such an early age.
This man is getting overpaid 😂
I think a lot of people are just being exploited and getting underpaid
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