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Developing Career Readiness

During their time in the department, students are presented with opportunities to develop their professional skills

Our students are hired across a wide range of disciplines in the biopharmaceutical, biotech, biofuels, food, environmental sustainability, and ecological engineering sectors, as well as health professions, government agencies, and non profit organizations.

Potential Careers 

  • Process Engineer
  • Project Engineer
  • Product Design Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Design Engineer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Field Service Engineer
  • R&D Engineer
  • Research Associate
  • Staff Systems & Equipment Development Engineer

  • Biotechnology Engineer
  • Bioprocess Engineer
  • Bioengineer
  • Biochemical Engineer
  • Biofuels Production Engineer
  • Food Engineer

  • Agricultural Engineer
  • Ecological Engineer
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Water & Wastewater Engineer
  • Water Quality or Resource Specialist
  • Environmental Restoration Planner
  • Conservation Scientist
  • Hydrologist

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