<p>So i guess the reason i came here is i am really worried i am going to not enjoy working as an engineer once i graduate. I'm from Australia and at the moment i am doing a double major (i think that's what you call double degree in America...) in environmental engineering and biology. Also its my first year (2 weeks in).</p>
<p>I really enjoy biology, chemistry, geosciences and math so i thought that env. engineering would be a perfect fit for me, but I'm getting worried that its not for me. With a degree in environmental engineering is it reasonable to think that i could get a job working in river management or something of the like that is a lot more akin to actually environmental/biological work then doing soil tests for constructions sites?</p>
<p>If it helps i was in the top 4% of my state for our equivalent of SAT scores and also have a scholarship that includes 10 weeks of work experience in either industry or research per year.</p>
<p>Thanks for any help, i would really appreciate it!</p>
<p>I am majoring in environmental engineering and minoring in biology. I want to work in the same type of stuff you said. More on the science side of things. I can’t really answer your question for sure but it is my understanding that you can.I would think you should definitely be able to if you are will have a degree in both biology and environmental engineering. I am hoping to with just a minor in biology.</p>
<p>I’ve recently graduated from environmental engineering and most of my class is doing work in contaminated sites which involves taking soil and groundwater samples. From my research and experience so far, it seems that companies that do river engineering work are small and more specialized so they only take on students with a masters degree. My friend who has a bachelors had an interview with a river engineering firm but didn’t get it so i guess its possible.</p>
<p>You can do environmental or civil engineering for your undergrad and then take a masters in river or hydraulic engineering.</p>