B.Tech in Environmental Engineering is a professional course of 4-year duration. The course aims on the study of various technical principles as well as general aspects concerning Environmental Engineering. Aspirants who have successfully completed this course have a promising future ahead. They can go for various higher study options as well as certification courses. These professionals get placed in various reputed firms across India as well as abroad. They can enjoy several work profiles in various areas where they will be offered good salary packages. A lot of Universities and colleges are offering this course and provide good assistance for aspirants to build up an excellent career in the related field.

Higher Studies Options after B.Tech in Environmental Engineering

Below is the list of higher study options available for aspirants who have successfully completed B.Tech in Environmental Engineering degree.

• Master of Engineering in Environment Management
• Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering
• Master of Technology in Built Environment
• Master of Technology in Environmental Science and Engineering
• Master of Technology in Environmental Engineering and Management
• Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering
• Master of Technology in Energy and Environment
• Master of Technology in Environmental Engineering
• Master of Technology in Environmental Geometrics
• Master of Engineering in Geometrics
• Master of Engineering in Hydraulics and Flood Engineering
• Masters of Philosophy in Environmental Technology
• Master of Technology in Environmental Management
• Doctor of Philosophy in Green Technology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Mineral Processing
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Computer Application

Job Opportunities for B.Tech in Environmental engineering graduates

B.Tech in Environmental engineering graduates can look forward for a good career ahead. They can get placed in various undertakings in the Public sector as well as Private sector. Various work profiles are available in this field in our country. They can enjoy good salary packages as well. Some of the areas that employ B.Tech in Environmental engineering graduates include the following.

• Forest department
• Agriculture
• Urban development
• Industries
• Water resources
• Distilleries
• Water treatment industries
• Fertilizers plants
• Mines
• Refineries
• Textile mills
• Food processing industries
• Environmental Journalism
• Research organizations
• Educational institutions
• Pollution control boards

Some of the top firms that recruit B.Tech in Environmental engineering graduates include the following.

• National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI)
• Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
• Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL)

Some of the job profiles for candidates completing B.Tech in Environmental Engineering are listed below.

• Air Quality Manager
• Assistant or Associate Engineer
• Water Quality Engineer
• Professor/Teacher
• Water Treatment Manager
• Pollution Control Engineer
• Environmental Engineer
• Environmental Consultant
• Project Engineer
• Environmental Designer and Planner
• Solid Waste or Sanitary Engineer
• Hydrological Engineer

Short Term Courses for B.Tech in Environmental engineering graduates

Various certification courses and workshops are available in this field. The institutions like Wildlife Institute of India, Center for Science and Environment, etc offer such courses. Some of these certification courses are needed for certain job profiles. Aspirants can do these certifications to improve their over all career scope. This will increase their compensation package as well.