Become an Environmental Engineer

Engineering is creative. It’s innovative. It’s about shaping the world around us.

Throughout history it has been engineers and construction consultants that have shaped and improved our lives. In our landscapes they are responsible for ensuring buildings, bridges and other structures stand up, managing our transport systems, conserving buildings that already exist and offering solutions to environmental problems.

Environmental engineers create solutions that help protect, restore and preserve the planet. Within construction they are responsible for controlling environmental hazards, flood risk and managing pollutants that would harm the natural environment.

“As an environmental engineer, I can work anywhere in the world and no two days are the same… and I get to work in the sunshine!”  – Curtins Environmental Engineer

How do I become an engineer?

Route 1: Apprenticeships

You can apply to Curtins for an Apprenticeship which will offer you practical, work-based learning, recognised qualifications and a weekly training wage from the age of 16.

Route 2: University Degree

Engineering and transport planning degrees normally require an A-level or equivalent in maths, combined with other subjects depending on the discipline:

• Maths + Physics / Chemistry / Geography / Economics.
• Design & Technology and Computer Science are also useful.

You’ll also need five GCSEs grade C/4 or above including maths, English and science.

More information is available on the Prospects website.