The Careers in Sustainability: Resources and information from the WPI Environmental and Sustainability Program
Are you passionate about the global health of people, climate, and the environment? Do you want to work on projects that have lasting, positive impact on local and international communities. Do you seek technological and social training to help solve the complex environmental problems of our time — particularly the consequences of human-induced changes to the environment? This industry workforce performs a variety of different functions, ranging from engineering to industrial management.
Whether your interests lie in sustainability, keeping water supplies safe, designing processes to handle industrial waste and reduce chemical toxicity, or remediating contaminated sites, the breadth of knowledge covered as an environmental engineer gives you the foundation for this in-demand field where you can make a difference for future generations by protecting public health and preserving the environment.