Environmental

CE 247

Engineering

MANDREZA, RAEVENN
FAYE MANDREZA
MARAGUINOT, HUHAN
ALBURO
MENDOZA, LALAIN
CZAMILLA DELA TORRE
REYES, JOHN WILLIAM
BATOBATO
Table
of Contents

Introduction 3 Interdisciplinary
12
Connections
Core principles and 6
theories Current Trends and 16
Challenges:
Applications and
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projects Conclusion 26

Tools and Technologies 8

Career opportunities 9
INTRODUCTION

Environmental engineering is a professional discipline

dedicated to protecting human health, preserving
ecosystems, and improving environmental quality. It
encompasses the management of water and air pollution,
recycling, waste disposal, and public health enhancement.
By integrating knowledge from various scientific fields—
including biology, chemistry, and hydrology—environmental
engineers aim to mitigate the adverse effects of pollution
and promote sustainable practices.

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 Key areas of
focus include:

Pollution Natural Resource Regulatory

Management Management Compliance

Strategies for air and Conservation of Ensuring industries

water quality control, biodiversity and adhere to
waste management, and ecosystems. environmental laws
recycling. and standards.

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Career opportunities
span various sectors, including:

Consultancy: Environmental Research and Development:

assessments for governments Innovations in clean technology
and businesses. and pollution mitigation.

Legal: Environmental law to Government Roles: Positions in

enforce regulations and international organizations and
advocate for public participation. environmental ministries.

Overall, the field of environmental engineering offers a positive career outlook for those
committed to sustainable practices and improving environmental conditions. 5
 CORE PRINCIPLES
AND THEORIES

Recent advancements in sewage Biology is vital for wastewater Mathematics is crucial in

systems and water treatment treatment, relying on environmental engineering, with
highlight the crucial role of microorganisms, while chemistry calculus used to predict system
environmental engineering in is key for understanding chemical changes and statistics for data
supporting society and protecting reactions in water treatment and analysis. Differential equations
public health. As awareness of pollution control. Hydrology helps help describe how pollutants
climate change grows, there is an change, while linear algebra aids
manage water resources and
increasing demand for sustainable in solving complex problems.
flood control, and ecology allows
engineering solutions, such as Understanding fluid dynamics is
for the assessment of ecosystems.
zero-carbon technologies. key for designing effective
Microbiology is important for
Environmental engineers leverage sewage treatment plants. Overall,
understanding processes like
essential scientific and environmental engineering is vital
mathematical principles to tackle decomposition and nutrient 6
for developing innovative
these challenges. cycling. solutions for a sustainable future.
APPLICATIONS AND PROJECTS

Applications:
Water Treatment and Distribution
Wastewater Treatment
Air Pollution Control
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
Environmental Impact Assessments

Notable Projects:
Thames Tideway Tunnel (UK)
Masdar City (UAE)
Los Angeles Hyperion Treatment Plant (USA)
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China’s Sponge Cities Initiative
Agroforestry Projects
TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY
Core tools:
Water Quality Test Kits
Air Pollution Samplers
Survey Equipment

Advance Technologies
Geographic Information
Remote Sensors
3D Modeling Programs

Disruptive Technologies
Biofiltration Systems 8
Simulation Software
CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES
Environmental Engineer - Design Water Resource Engineer - These
systems for waste disposal, engineers manage water
pollution control, and sustainable resources, design flood control
urban development. Their work measures, and improve water
includes overseeing projects supply systems for both urban
such as air and water quality and rural communities.
management, as well as
industrial waste treatment. Air Quality Engineer - They ensure
that industries comply with air
Environmental Consultant - quality standards through
Provide expertise on monitoring and controlling
environmental compliance, risk emissions. It is an important role
assessments, and sustainability given the rapid urbanization and
planning for businesses and industrialization in Metro Manila 9
government agencies. and other urban centers.
CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES
Required Qualifications:

Educational Background -
A bachelor’s degree in Professional Licensure -
Environmental Engineering or Engineers in the Philippines must
related fields such as Civil pass the Professional Regulation
Engineering with an Commission (PRC) board exams
environmental specialization is to become licensed civil or
required. environmental engineers.
Advanced degrees, like a
master’s in environmental
science or engineering, are
advantageous especially for
consultancy or leadership roles. 10
CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES
Key Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-

solving skills
Proficiency in environmental
modeling software (e.g.,
AutoCAD, GIS, and MATLAB)
Knowledge of environmental
laws and regulations.
Interpersonal and
communication skills are
essential for coordinating with
interdisciplinary teams and
regulatory agencies. 11
INTERDISCIPLINARY
CONNECTIONS
How the Field Interacts with Other Civil Engineering Specializations:
Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering -
Collaboration is essential in designing flood
control systems, water distribution networks,
and drainage systems. Environmental
engineers contribute by ensuring that these
systems adhere to sustainable and ecological
principles, mitigating environmental impacts.

Geotechnical Engineering - Environmental

engineers work with geotechnical engineers to
assess soil and foundation stability for projects
like landfills, dams, and coastal defenses. This
ensures that construction projects do not 12
compromise environmental integrity, especially
in areas prone to erosion or contamination.
INTERDISCIPLINARY
CONNECTIONS
How the Field Interacts with Other Civil Engineering Specializations:
Structural Engineering - Interaction occurs in
the design of environmentally sustainable
structures. Environmental engineers ensure that
materials used are eco-friendly and that the
buildings meet environmental regulations
regarding energy efficiency and minimal
environmental impact.

Transportation Engineering - Collaborations

include designing eco-friendly transportation
systems that reduce carbon emissions.
Environmental engineers work to integrate
green spaces, noise reduction measures, and 13
pollution control in urban transportation
planning.
INTERDISCIPLINARY
CONNECTIONS
Collaborative Opportunities with Other Engineering Disciplines:

Chemical Engineering - Environmental engineers and

chemical engineers frequently collaborate on the design of
treatment systems for hazardous wastes, air pollution control
systems, and industrial wastewater treatment facilities.
Chemical engineering principles are essential in the
development of clean technologies.

Mechanical Engineering - Collaboration occurs in projects

related to energy efficiency, renewable energy systems
(solar, wind, and hydroelectric power), and improving the
environmental performance of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation,
and Air Conditioning) systems, particularly in urban centers.
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INTERDISCIPLINARY
CONNECTIONS
Collaborative Opportunities with Other Engineering Disciplines:

Electrical Engineering - Partnerships with electrical engineers

are crucial in the development and optimization of
renewable energy systems. Environmental engineers focus
on the sustainability aspects, ensuring minimal ecological
disruption in projects like solar power plants and wind farms.

Biological Sciences - Environmental engineers collaborate

with ecologists and biologists on biodiversity conservation
projects, ecosystem management, and the remediation of
contaminated land. These collaborations are particularly
important in environmental impact assessments for large-
scale infrastructure projects.
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CURRENT TRENDS AND
CHALLENGES
Environmental engineering is changing fast to address the pressing
challenges of humanity. Support for sustainability, renewable energy
source integration into designs, and green building practices form
some of the current trends. Climate resilience becomes important, as
engineers design infrastructure that will be effective in extreme
weather events and in adaptation to changes in climate conditions.
Challenges continue to evolve and include new and stricter
regulations, mainstreaming environmental justice, and making key
stakeholders more involved in the decision-making process. Balancing
technological advancement with socio-economic considerations
remains a relevant and essential focus for environmental engineers.
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CURRENT TRENDS AND
CHALLENGES
TRENDS
Clean Technology (Green Infrastructure)

•Clean Technology is perhaps the most topical issue

in the field of environmental engineering today. The
approach focused on the installation of treatment
facilities at the very sources and diffusion of many
pollutants into the air and water stretches.
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CURRENT TRENDS AND
CHALLENGES
Integrated Water Resources Management

•This trend emphasizes the need to promote

and integrate water resources and
management considering their conservation,
recycling and sustainable use. Rain water
harvesting, gray water recycling and water
saving devices are some of the strategies
towards addressing water scarcity and water
pollution. 18
CURRENT TRENDS AND
CHALLENGES
Waste to Energy

• The main principle of circular economy is the how to

eliminate the waste from the economic cycle in the
system. This principle tend towards the use or the
recycling or the refurbishment of products in order to
lessen waste creation and consumption of resources.
Environmental engineering is very important in designing
systems that enable this change of thought.
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CURRENT TRENDS AND
CHALLENGES
Climate Resilience and Adaptation

Enhancement of the most common

engineering disciplines waterways, buildings
unto high rise ones and ventilation systems is
the primary focus in controlling architectural
spaces.

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CURRENT TRENDS AND
CHALLENGES
Challeges
Climate Change Mitigation

•The engineering sector contributes significantly

to greenhouse gas emissions through energy-
intensive processes and transportation. Mitigating
climate change requires the adoption of low-
carbon technologies and practices across
industries 21
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CURRENT TRENDS AND
CHALLENGES
Soil Contamination and Remediation

•Soil contamination from industrial activities,

agricultural practices, and waste disposal poses risks
to food security and human health. Effective
remediation strategies are needed to restore
contaminated sites.

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CURRENT TRENDS AND
CHALLENGES
Sustainable Urban Development

•Rapid urbanization strains infrastructure and

resources, leading to challenges in transportation,
housing, and waste management. Sustainable urban
planning is essential to create livable and resilient
cities
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CURRENT TRENDS AND
CHALLENGES
Ecosystem Restoration and Biodiversity

•Habitat destruction, climate change, and pollution

threaten biodiversity and ecosystem services
essential for human well-being. Restoring degraded
ecosystems is crucial for sustaining biodiversity and
mitigating climate impacts.

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CURRENT TRENDS AND
CHALLENGES
Waste Management

•With increasing urban populations, solid waste

generation has surged. Inefficient waste
management systems lead to landfills overflowing
with non-biodegradable materials, particularly
plastics, which pose severe environmental threats.

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 CONCLUSION
Environmental engineering is important to be used in the efforts of stopping degradation
and resource scarcity in the environment since it bases its foundation on fundamental
chemistry, biology, and physics principles. Noting its application towards sustainable
resources management and pollution avoidance, all this finally leads to both water-
treatment plant and renewable energy systems for communities.

New technologies and tools, including GIS, modeling software, and other computing
technologies, provide new opportunities for analyzing data more effectively and efficiently
and inform decisions that are better informed. There is an extensive array of career
opportunities available through employment in both public and private sectors and in the
nonprofit sector. Many professionals interrelate two or more disciplines, such as urban
planning and public health.

Urgent challenges today demand that we all join in the fight against climate change, green
infrastructure, and circular economy. Though there are still many challenges, like resource
limitations and complexities in regulations, environmental engineers can find creative
solutions to these major problems. In general, the field is critical for fostering a sustainable 26
future and making our world a healthier place for generations to come.
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of Presentation
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