Environmental Engineering University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Overview

Learn to design solutions for clean water, waste management, pollution control, and sustainable infrastructure — tackling today’s most urgent environmental challenges alongside the Environmental Engineering course at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee .

Why Choose UWM?

• Research at an R1 university: Work alongside expert faculty in advanced labs and field projects focused on water quality, sustainability, and environmental technology.

• Location advantage: Study in Milwaukee — a national hub for water technology and sustainability located next to Lake Michigan — with access to internships, co-ops, and partnerships with leading environmental firms and public agencies.

• Hands-on learning: Gain practical experience through labs, senior design projects, and industry collaborations that prepare you for real-world engineering practice.

• Customize your environmental engineering academic path: Focus your studies in areas like water and wastewater treatment, air quality, environmental remediation, or sustainable energy systems.

What you’ll do with an Environmental Engineering degree:

• Prepare, review, and update environmental investigation reports

• Design environmental protection projects, such as water reclamation facilities or air pollution control systems

• Obtain, update, and maintain plans, permits, and standard operating procedures

• Provide technical support for environmental remediation projects and for legal actions

• Analyze scientific data and do quality-control checks

• Monitor the progress of environmental improvement programs

• Inspect industrial and municipal facilities and programs in order to ensure compliance with environmental regulations

• Advise corporations and government agencies about procedures for cleaning up contaminated sites