Environmental Engineer - This is a career that combines principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry, which are used to improve public health, air pollution control, and recycling. Typically, you'll need a degree in civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering to pursue this path.
Urban planner - Urban planners are tasked with developing land use plans and programs. These are intended to help build communities, address population growth, and revitalize physical areas such as public parks.
Geoscientist - This environmental career combines indoor office work with outdoor fieldwork. As a research-oriented profession, geologists travel to various remote locations to conduct investigations where they can collect samples, collect data, and conduct surveys for their research.
Environmental Lawyer - If you are equally passionate about the law and the environment, this may be the profession for you. Environmental lawyers use their knowledge of environmental law to represent clients and advocate for clean technology, land management, climate change laws, and conservation.
Hydrologist - Hydrologists study how water moves on Earth. The work involves a fair amount of field work where they study river flow, analyze factors that may affect water quality and quantity, and collect water and soil samples.
Environmental Health Officer - Environmental health officers work within their community and investigate a variety of environmental health incidents including pollution, toxic contamination and pest infestations.
Chief Sustainability Officer - Often known by other titles, such as sustainability manager and director of sustainability, this profession focuses on addressing the environmental challenges faced by companies and other organizations, helping them reduce their negative impact on the environment.
Climbing Arborist - Also known as Tree Doctors, Climbing Arborists diagnose and treat diseases of trees, helping others take better care of their trees. This requires them to have a deep understanding of how the anatomy and immune systems of different trees work and be able to recognize the signs of plant disease.
Conservation Scientist - If you are a nature lover who is passionate about protecting natural habitats, conservation science is definitely a career path that is in line with your values. The main role of a conservation scientist is to manage the land quality of green areas such as forests, parks, and amphitheaters.