i'm doing my degree in environmental technology. do i have te chance of being an environmental engineer when i finished my study? and does anyone knows what's the best prospect of job for me?
2006-07-19 08:01:20 · 3 answers · asked by asking 1 in Environment
Well, in the work place an EnvT would be the guy who monitors various metrics, an EnvE would be the guy who can do something about an issue if data shows that it is needed. I have know engineers who do not have EnvE degrees. However, it depends on the area of interest you have.
The prospect for jobs is also highly dependent on your area of interest. With an Environmental tech degree, I would expect you to be in an entry level position for at least five years, then be able to promote if you are not a dunderhead. We are talking about a bachelors degree right? Basically, a bachelors degree in such a narrow field has very limited appeal to industries I am familiar with. Your best bet is to broaden your field if you have time, and specialize in graduate school. Bachelors degrees are a dime a donzen so if you have not intention of seeking a graduate degree - do something to distinguish yourself in a field you are intested in to get the attention needed to set you apart from others with a broader and potentially more valuable degree in science. Any bachelors of science degree means you are gonna work at an entry level position for a bunch of years, graduate school, in many cases, allows you to leap over this step. Give years washing beakers or two more years in school to get a masters? Was a no brainer for me. In most areas of science, as long as you have decent grades and are not stupid (often the two are not related) - the school will typically pay you to go there as a helping hand to the profs.
2006-07-19 08:14:46 · answer #1 · answered by imabiggles 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You can get a job as an environmental technician, especially if you have practical skills (I ask about car repairs, eletrical and plumbing skills during a job interview). Other may be looking more for data gathering and computer skills.
It would be a bit fraudulant to present yourself as an engineer (or for a company to bill your time out as an engineer) unless you have an engineering degree (which are all 4 years of college) or have a PE (professional engineering registration with your state). You don't have to have a degree to become a PE, but most people do. You need 6 or 8 or 10 years (depends on your state) of experience (post-HS education plus on-the-job engineering experience) to sit for a standard, national exam.
I'd look for a company that has a interest and a practice of training, cross-training, and promoting the people they are already have. Ask the people you interview with what positions they have had. If they all came in through lateral transfers - that's bad for you. If they came up through the ranks, that shows the corporate culture is to train and promote from within and that you'll get further up from an entry-level position sooner.
2006-07-19 14:04:26 · answer #2 · answered by David in Kenai 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
after completing
add some more qualification to ur profile
qualify urself for EMS lead auditor/assessor
and also OSHAS 18001
2006-07-19 08:14:30 · answer #3 · answered by dhamas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋