What exactly environmental engineering means ?Does it have scope today?Where does it have placements?

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Environmental engineering is the branch of engineering concerned with the application of scientific and engineering principles for protection of human populations from the effects of adverse environmental factors; protection of environments, both local and global, from potentially deleterious effects of natural and human activities; and improvement of environmental quality.

• ects for environmental engineers in various segments, including research centers, NGOs, and government departments are increasing day by day.
• Professionals who have M.Tech degree are in demand in various committees engaged in the study and analysis of environmental risks.
• The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India also recruits environmental engineering professionals for various posts through UPSC.
• Job profiles available for environmental engineers are as follows:

Lead Project Engineer

Senior ROV Technician

Sr. Reservoir Engineer

Technical Engineering Manager

Seismic Acquisition Consultant

Environmental Engineering Technicians

Environmental Scientists and Specialists

Hydrologists

The average salary of an environmental engineering ranges from 8-10 lakhs per annum.