Job Duties
What is one thing environmental engineers work on?
Clean water waste systems, improving recycling, pollution/material waste.
What is one thing all of the places I listed have in common?
They all want to change the world for the better for the oncoming generations through sustainability. (you could also name something that is not listed)
What is an environmental engineer?
Environmental engineers are people who use the principles of biology, soil science, and chemicals to make the world a better place by sustainability and more.
What do environmental engineers treat water for?
Chemicals and bacteria.
What was the point of watching the youtube videos.
To learn more about the company and get an introduction to their work.
What do environmental engineers build to clean/filter drinking water?
Water treatment plants/systems.
Name one of the things they might do on a daily basis.
Prepare
Review
Update environmental investigation reports
Design projects that lead to environmental protection
Maintain plans
Improve waste
Gathering data for work
Name one of the options you could work at.
SNC-lavalin, AECOM, and Bechtel.
Name one fun fact stated on the fun facts slide.
They keep the waterways clean
Develop new ways to protect the environment
Improve recycling
Find new ways to dispose of human waste
The creator of Environmental Engineering is Joseph Bazalgette
Name three things environmental engineers work to improve improve.
Clean water waste systems, improving recycling, pollution/material waste.
How many projects has Bachtel completed?
They have completed over 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents.
How many environmental engineers were there is Kansas 2018?
There were approximately 370 environmental engineers in Kansas in 2018.
Name all three places you could work as an environmental engineer stated in the slideshow.
SNC-lavalin, AECOM, and Bechtel
AECOM is currently working with other companies that struggle with the use of PFAS. What is PFAS?
Widely used, long lasting chemicals, components of which break down very slowly over time.
Who invented environmental engineering?
The creator of Environmental Engineering is Joseph Bazalgette