Why You Won't Regret Being an Environmental Engineer | Environmental Engineer Explains Benefits

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A lot of people looking into this field are worried that they might regret choosing to pursue this. Here is my personal experience on why I do NOT regret being an Environmental Engineer.
1) Job market
Yes, the job perspective is small now but that just means there is room to grow in the future. We know that the environment is not in a sustainable trajectory, so we will be in high demand once people realize that the environment is important.
2) Pay
I get paid $82,500 USD a year. That is a good pay for my age, and I am happy with where I am at in life.
3) Humanitarianism and doing the right thing
We are preserving for the future no matter what people say.
4) Not stressful
My work has a good balance between work and life. Yes, there will always be days where it is busy, but that comes with every job. I enjoy what I do and it is not as stressful as some other jobs out there.
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I'm an Environmental Engineer currently working for the Air Force. I oversee their Hazardous Waste, Hazardous Materials, Integrated Solid Waste, and Qualified Recycling Programs. I have a Bachelors in Chemistry and a Masters in Environmental Engineering. My professional work experiences range from cancer R&D, teaching at a college level, and environmental compliance.
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@joshuaherras 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I think this is my sign. I’ve been thinking a lot lately if I should pursue my masters in environmental engineering. I feel like I’m facing the dead end of my current professional career and the idea of pursuing the masters is my only way of pushing thru. I have this thought of what if I still feel lost even after I completed the degree. I have what if’s and some of those are answered in this video. Thank you so much for answering my prayers! - your Filipino Geologist fan! 🙌🏻

@RandyLy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and good luck! Hopefully things work out

@QV1117 3 жыл бұрын

Sophomore in highschool rn and after some research, watching ur videos, and general passion for this route, I’m def gonna do this

@RandyLy 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I can make an impact

@sosospiritual417 3 жыл бұрын

same lol

@RandyLy 3 жыл бұрын

@@sosospiritual417 Good luck to both of you

@carlosgardellamerino9589 Жыл бұрын

Hi! Just wanted to say thank you for the insight. I was a Environmental Engineering student, and went there by my own research and will. Given that I got a high score in the test to join university in my country I could possibly join any career here. Some of my friends joined some other more recognized careers and, lovingly, tried to push me away to "harder or better" careers. After some time I moved to medicine. And Im almost done with it. Even so, it has been sadly hard, because I have not had this life long dream of being a doctor, and given some triggers Ive found on they way, has deepend some mental ilness wich a thought were gone. After all, even I cant know for sure, Im pretty secure that I would hace feel pretty more confident in the Environmental Engineer path, si Im happy for you spreading awarenes about this career!

@aethernion 3 жыл бұрын

We reciprocate Randy!People here think environmental career just as someone who cleans up everything,and sad to see people thinking cleaning jobs are low grade.People will never take Environment word seriously coz they have been living on it for decades and they are just too present to respect.Omnipresent things as you know.Hope climate change scraps this thought in all.

@manaswiniprashanth467 2 жыл бұрын

Yes man! I got ya..thank youuuuu💚

@cesarvadim9628 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You’re videos are surprising motivational (especially for someone that’s considering Env. Eng.) and I’ve watched a couple videos and enjoyed them all.

@RandyLy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@retrowave8232 3 жыл бұрын

dropped out of my uni to pursue this and starting a vocational course to pursue this career its new for me cause I come from maths and physics advanced gsces where I went to computer engineer and it was so depressing now I can en route my life into the aspects I want

@olivia6746 3 жыл бұрын

Could you do a video about where you think the best places to live are for environmental engineers? Like in terms of job stability, opportunities, salary, etc. Thanks so much for these videos!

@RandyLy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Olivia. That one might be difficult to produce, but I do have some other videos that answer other questions such as salary and sectors you can work in as an Env Eng.

@mweshichanda6771 Жыл бұрын

I'm in sophomore year in Zambia doing the same program 🤧 you've motivated me

@RandyLy Жыл бұрын

Yay, I'm glad I can help

@dheerajgowda22 2 жыл бұрын

I have been thinking a lot lately on which course to study in my masters program. Yes, this is a sign for me to pursue my MS degree in environmental engineering.

@RandyLy 2 жыл бұрын

That's the spirit!

@so-nali 2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what my indian Parents say they don't want me to go into this field they are afraid I'm not going to get a job but I want to do it all my life I only thought about it but coming from a middle class family I can't risk my life but I also want to do it if that makes sense but yeah

@RandyLy 2 жыл бұрын

It's always a tough decision, but I would rather disappoint my parents than live with regrets.

@krishyadav8905 2 жыл бұрын

My parents support me to do it but I want to know more about this job

@therongibson3653 3 жыл бұрын

Im a freshmen in college working towards my engineering degree I do want to become an environmental engineer do you have any tips for working my way through college? For the engineering degree I need calculus 1 and 2 and I’m already good in math

@sayemasaliha1152 3 жыл бұрын

My father made that expression too!

@RandyLy 3 жыл бұрын

You're definitely not alone

@danab172 3 жыл бұрын

I would have loved to be in my 20s earning 80,000. Id love to now at age 45. I woulda loved to have had parents... I would love to be capable now.

@BigGucciChris 3 жыл бұрын

You’re worthy of something better Dana, those who weren’t there for you won’t reap the benefits of your success. Keep moving forward

@amansingh2964 3 жыл бұрын

heyy randy, I have been watching ur videos about env engg, I am currently studying chem engg (3rd year) but, my passion has always been in environmental engg, this is the time that i have to start looking for universities for my masters. Can you recommend which countries are best for masters in env engg? and which university did u go to? And if possible brief about the course. It will be very helpful for undergrads like me.

@RandyLy 3 жыл бұрын

Each country has their own ups and downs and some countries take the environment more serious than others. Since I'm based in the US, I have a bias opinion towards them. I don't have the necessary experience from other countries to say if they are better than the US, although I believe in Europe they are more serious than the US. Looking through an entire list of possible universities for all countries is too much work for me. Interested students will have already gone through the research to see what best works for them and their situation. Family, money, and location are all significant factors that play a role in their decision so it's hard to say that this one university is a must. I went to UC Irvine for my Masters in Env Eng.

@temesgengebreyesus6104 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Randy, I recently graduated from UCLA with a humanities degree. After discovering your channel and doing my own digging, I realized that environmental engineering aligns with my core values and I would love to pursue a masters in it. However, my degree was in Poli-Sci and I have struggled with stem classes before usually chem and stats. Do you have any advice on how I should go about pursuing an environmental engineering degree? I was thinking maybe taking some community college classes before applying.

@RandyLy 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Temesgen, I won't sugar coat it. It's going to be difficult jumping into this field coming from a different background. To acquire the degree, you'll have to take the necessary prerequisites that your university requires. Community college is a good start because classes are affordable and you'll know exactly what you need based off of whichever university you hope to transfer to get the Env Eng degree.

@ruthaguirre4161 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you so much for these videos. I'm currently 21 I graduated from highschool and I didn't take any high math or science level classes. I want to pursue environmental engineering and I'm hoping to be able to complete some classes at a community college before transferring over to a university. but I've been having doubts because I graduated as an average student. Is this realistic for me?

@RandyLy 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ruth, It all depends on you and your drive. Try taking the prerequisite classes like the math and science classes at community college and see if you're successful. To get the Bachelors degree, you'll need to pass those classes.

@kgirl3100 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 20, I can relate to feeling like an average student. I've been mentally checked out of school for about 4 years, finally deciding on going back I'm a bit intimidated by science and choosing a field I'm not strong in :/ but I am passionate about the preservation of our environment. This was also posted on my birthday.... a sign from then universe?? 🤔😂

@asadkhan5229 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a mechanical engineer with experience in a job that entailed more of business development and project management. I want to make a switch and do my masters in Environmental engineering. Is that a good choice? and what does the course entail, is there a lot of Chemistry involved? Because I don't have any previous experience in that.

@RandyLy 2 жыл бұрын

If you switch to Env Engineering, there will be a lot of Math and some general Chemistry. It is geared towards science and civil engineering, so expect some catching up. Whether or not it is a good choice depends on you and if you are up to the challenge.

@shauryaparasrampuria6217 13 күн бұрын

Heyy, amazing video, after watching this I am proudly going to tell everyone that I want to pursue environmental science and engineering in college. Currently a junior In high school.Would you recommend an environmental science degree or enviroenmental engineering degree. Or schools like Harvard have degrees called BS/BA in environmental science and engineering

@RandyLy 13 күн бұрын

I would recommend environmental engineering. It is more flexible and engineering covers most of what environmental scientists do. Plus, you get paid more with an engineering degree.

@kadenconley2236 3 жыл бұрын

Do you plan on working a different job in the future? What would be a higher-paying position that requires experience as an environmental engineer?

@RandyLy 3 жыл бұрын

It all depends on the opportunity and benefits of switching. Obviously, if it doesn't make sense to switch, I wouldn't. I honestly wouldn't know what other title/position can make use of an environmental engineer besides like just being a Sr Env Eng or city manager.

@ilerihprincess 3 жыл бұрын

Randy Ly I think in the future the salary will increase environmental jobs are amazing for the future having a job that will last is something people need to think about

@RandyLy 3 жыл бұрын

@@ilerihprincess I also believe so. People are now starting to realize that the environment is tied into their daily lives and affect them.

@birtholdmatura3348 3 жыл бұрын

Can foreign students get jobs in Europe or USA easily in this major Rony...and again thanks for this information

@RandyLy 3 жыл бұрын

International students usually have a harder time finding a job because they may require a VISA to work while people born the the US don't need a VISA. It is up to the company to provide a sponsorship and some don't.

@jeonjungkook5565 Жыл бұрын

I'm in highschool and in Pakistan everyone do medical and if someone do engineer no one talk about environmental engineer and I'm interested it in would you suggest me to go to uni in a foreign country or mine??

@RandyLy Жыл бұрын

It's a risky thing because some countries care about the environment while others don't. If you want to secure a job, you'd have to move to a place that has job openings for environmental engineering. Most of my graduate classmates came from other countries and into the US because they knew they'd have a much easier time finding an environmental engineer major and job here compared to their home country. After they graduated, they were able to stay in the US because they found a job here. I don't want to push you to do anything because there are a lot of factors that go into deciding if you should study abroad such as costs, family, and whether you can even get into the school.

@darla8896 3 жыл бұрын

You have made videos saying that you hate your job, that it doesn’t help the environment and that it is full of lies, and now you are saying the opposites. I don't appreciate how you contradict yourself.

@RandyLy 3 жыл бұрын

I never said I hated my job. I make those contradictory videos, so people can see the full spectrum of this field. I don't want to sugar-coat or hide anything about this field and have people think this is the best field for them to go in. They have to know both the good and bad before they make a commitment.

@adamphillips01 Жыл бұрын

I was also thinking this.