This program is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to enter the diverse and rewarding field of environmental engineering. Environmental engineers apply engineering concepts and technical skills to: preserve the environment minimise water, soil and air pollution assess environmental impacts of engineering projects develop remediation measures for environmental degradation deliver sustainable solutions through engineering processes. RMIT's environmental engineering program allows you to specialise in civil, groundwater, or chemical engineering. Environmental engineers design systems to: improve water quality develop cleaner production technologies in agriculture undertake rehabilitation of mining sites and contaminated land work on land salinity problems prepare environmental impact studies. Strong groundwater and hydrogeology is a focus of this program.

As an environmental engineer, you'll find employment opportunities in the resources industry and land remediation areas. Graduates have a real opportunity to make a significant difference to the world: introducing sustainable practices to preserve the environment; remediating environmental disasters; and preparing the community for adverse effects of climate change. Graduates are currently employed in senior positions at VicRoads, the Department of Sustainability and Environment, and in many other organisations. Many environmental engineers work as consultants on a range of different projects in Australia and overseas.