<p>I have heard mixed views on environmental engineering. I know allot of people say major in civil with an emphasis in environmental engineering. I really am not interested in civil engineering. I am currently in biosystems engineering with a minor in environmental engineering. Very similar program except the biosystems major ads in things like biofuels and a good bit of ecology. With the minor in environmental I will take almost all the courses required for a environmental engineer. I also take Civil statics, dynamics, and structural mechanics. And a ME thermodynamics and heat transfer class.</p>
<p>I like the idea of working on the ecology side of things. How pollutants affect an ecosystems. Ecosystem remediation. Using/growing different types of algae as energy/food sources also sounds interesting.</p>
<p>Another area that this major covers that interests me is water treatment. </p>
<p>I think I would enjoy any of the above areas.</p>
<p>Do you think it will be hard to find a job with this major? I know its not a "mainstream engineering major". It is ABET accredited if that matters. I am also not opposed to graduate school.</p>
<p>It seems to me the more ecology side of things may be harder to get into but what about water treatment? That is soothing that will always be needed so does that mean it has good job opportunities?</p>
<p>Thanks for any advice.</p>