Educational Background and Licensing Requirements
Students should emphasize elective courses in environmental engineering and water resources and should include science courses (biology, chemistry, geology) beyond those required. A number of positions in this area require a Master’s degree for career advancement; some students obtain a graduate degree immediately upon completion of their BS, while others work for several years before obtaining a graduate degree. Working as a consulting engineer requires registration as a Professional Engineer. Responsible positions in many government planning, operating, and regulating agencies require PE registration. Students should take the E.I.T. exam before leaving undergraduate school and be aware of the registration requirements for the states in which they wish to work. PE registration requirements are defined by the States.
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