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Y O U R E N V I R O N M E N T A L C A R E E R O P T I O N S
Careers in Green Industries
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Jobs!
The green industry in the United States in 2005 wasabout $265 billion employing 1.6 million people inan estimated 118,000 jobs
(This information was adapted from theEnvironmental Business Journal)
Green businesses have also been growing at a rate of
about 5% annually during the last three years
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Some of the fastest growing job sectors
Emissions Brokers: credits to emit greenhousegases can be traded on an exchange, and brokersfacilitate the deal.
Bio-mimicry engineers: This new branch ofscience uses Mother Nature as a model for solvingengineering problems. For example, Atlanta's StoCorp. created a self-cleaning paint that repels dirt
whenever it gets wet, just like the lotus leaf does.
Sustainability coordinators: Many corporationsare employing managers to oversee the economicand environmental components of company efforts
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More green jobs
Green architects: With an increasing focus onenergy-efficient buildings, a growing number ofarchitects and developers are getting certified to
become specialists in green design. For example,LEED certified developers (William McDonough)
Environmental scientists: (expected to be one ofthe fastest growing fields between now and 2018)
Environmental scientists use their expertise toprotect natural resources.
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Ok, but how much do they pay? (These areapproximate figures!)
Emissions Broker: Range - $100, 000- $150, 000
Bio-mimicry engineer: $50, 000 - $100, 000
Sustainability coordinator: Range - $30, 000- $100, 000(U.S.)
Green architect: Average of $70,320, (max of $119, 220)(U.S.)
Environmental scientist: Average $67, 360 (U.S.)
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Petroleum Engineer
Description must bring oil and gas to the surfacecheaply and safely (with little economic, social,environmental consequences)
Minimum degree in one of: Petroleum engineering
Geology
Geophysics
Mining
Civil or mechanical engineering PLUS course work in petroleum engineering
Masters or Doctorate degree increasing in necessity
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Software Engineer
Example: The use sophisticated computer modelingsystems, combined with expertise in atmosphericsciences, to answer some of the most criticalquestions about wind, solar, and hydro energy
worldwide. (3TIER job description)
Bachelor of Science or advanced degree in:
Computer science
Engineering Earth science
U of W has a Bachelor of Software Engineering
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Mechanical Engineer
Operate and maintain plant and equipment, to manageand upgrade building services, to reduce carbonfootprints, or to invest on facilities and systems thatenhance sustainability,
The field of mechanical engineering is very broad, andsome of the diverse job titles include air pollution controlengineer, environmental systems engineer,manufacturing engineer, and automotive engineer
Degree Requirements Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering
Advanced degree in engineering or business administration
Continued training throughout career (often paid for by company)
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Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineers apply electronic andelectromagnetic/optical design principles to design,
build, and test analog or digital devices, circuits, andsystems - for processing, communication, and storage of
information; distribution, conversion, and storage ofenergy; and process automation or robotics
Degree Requirements Bachelor degree in electrical engineering
Advanced degree (Masters or PhD)
Courses in Math, physical science, life science, engineering
Social sciences, humanities
Continued training
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Genetic Engineer
Genetic engineering (GE) is the splicing of genes fromone organism to another, unrelated organism, tocombine traits that would otherwise be very unlikely tooccur together.
Degree Requirements: Bachelor Degree in:
biology, botany, chemistry, zoology, or a related field
Graduate Degree in:
microbiology, genetics, embryology, biochemistry, or another
specialized bioscience or medical science Doctorate Degree in Biological Science
Some also get a medical degree as well
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Environmental Medicine
American Academy of Environmental Medicine is topromote optimal health through prevention, and safeand effective treatment of the causes of illness bysupporting physicians and other professionals in servingthe public through education about the interaction
between humans and their environment Trained to look for root causes of disease rather than just
treat disease Degree requirements: Bachelor degree (generally science) Write MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test) Advanced degree in medicine Pass licensing exam
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Environmental Lawyer
Environmental lawyers advise and represent clients on awide range of matters, including air and water pollution,land use concerns, agricultural issues, parks and
wilderness preservation, waste disposal, resource
extraction, transportation, and international issues, toname a few
Degree Requirements: Bachelor Degrees
Writing of LSAT (Law School Admissions Test)
Background in environmental studies helps (not required) Law Degree and one year working under practicing lawyer
Pass Bar exams
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International Relations
Deals with foreign policy, trade, globalization,international development, and international affairs
Degree requirements
A bachelor degree in international relations Includes course work in:
Economics
Political science
Anthropology
History
Business
Advanced degree (Masters, PhD) often required
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Final Tips
Any field you go into has environmental/green industryoptions
With the growth of the environmental field as a whole, it
is worth looking into the options available to you
Enjoy your time at University make sure you are happyin your program
Ask yourselfwhat do I want to do. AnswerHONESTLY!!!!! You have a long life ahead of you. Makesure you enjoy it