The array of skills and knowledge that chemical and geotechnical engineers must master in the pursuit of their field is vast. Given this, one might wonder at the breadth of such expertise that’s necessary to work in environmental engineering. Hint: it’s a lot.
Specifically, we’re talking all the “ology’s”: biology (and its cousin, microbiology), geology, ecology, and hydrology. And this doesn’t even include the chemistry, physics, and math involved. The point is that environmental engineers provide a skillset that extends far beyond the environment as such, spreading out into virtually every scientific discipline one might come up with.
In tangible terms, this refers to recycling, of course, but also waste management and water disposal, as well as other more general concerns for public health, such as smog or pollution mitigation. If your project involves the environment or interacts with municipalities in some capacity, you’re probably going to need an environmental engineer to work on your team.
The engineers specializing in environmental practice at PEBS bring the wide expanse of their knowledge to bear. This comes in the form of practical considerations and design solutions for infrastructure, new land expansion, hazardous materials, and even the complex legal considerations regarding environmental law and construction. Team up with PEBS to ensure that your development of the natural world goes smoothly from the first step to the last.