Careers in Green Industries

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Careers in Green Industries


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Jobs!

The green industry in the United States in 2005 wasabout $265 billion employing 1.6 million people inan estimated 118,000 jobs

(This information was adapted from theEnvironmental Business Journal)

Green businesses have also been growing at a rate of

about 5% annually during the last three years


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Some of the fastest growing job sectors

Emissions Brokers: credits to emit greenhousegases can be traded on an exchange, and brokersfacilitate the deal.

Bio-mimicry engineers: This new branch ofscience uses Mother Nature as a model for solvingengineering problems. For example, Atlanta's StoCorp. created a self-cleaning paint that repels dirt

whenever it gets wet, just like the lotus leaf does.

Sustainability coordinators: Many corporationsare employing managers to oversee the economicand environmental components of company efforts


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More green jobs

Green architects: With an increasing focus onenergy-efficient buildings, a growing number ofarchitects and developers are getting certified to

become specialists in green design. For example,LEED certified developers (William McDonough)

Environmental scientists: (expected to be one ofthe fastest growing fields between now and 2018)

Environmental scientists use their expertise toprotect natural resources.


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Ok, but how much do they pay? (These areapproximate figures!)

Emissions Broker: Range - $100, 000- $150, 000

Bio-mimicry engineer: $50, 000 - $100, 000

Sustainability coordinator: Range - $30, 000- $100, 000(U.S.)

Green architect: Average of $70,320, (max of $119, 220)(U.S.)

Environmental scientist: Average $67, 360 (U.S.)


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Petroleum Engineer

Description must bring oil and gas to the surfacecheaply and safely (with little economic, social,environmental consequences)

Minimum degree in one of: Petroleum engineering

Geology

Geophysics

Mining

Civil or mechanical engineering PLUS course work in petroleum engineering

Masters or Doctorate degree increasing in necessity


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Software Engineer

Example: The use sophisticated computer modelingsystems, combined with expertise in atmosphericsciences, to answer some of the most criticalquestions about wind, solar, and hydro energy

worldwide. (3TIER job description)

Bachelor of Science or advanced degree in:

Computer science

Engineering Earth science

U of W has a Bachelor of Software Engineering


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Mechanical Engineer

Operate and maintain plant and equipment, to manageand upgrade building services, to reduce carbonfootprints, or to invest on facilities and systems thatenhance sustainability,

The field of mechanical engineering is very broad, andsome of the diverse job titles include air pollution controlengineer, environmental systems engineer,manufacturing engineer, and automotive engineer

Degree Requirements Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering

Advanced degree in engineering or business administration

Continued training throughout career (often paid for by company)


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Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineers apply electronic andelectromagnetic/optical design principles to design,

build, and test analog or digital devices, circuits, andsystems - for processing, communication, and storage of

information; distribution, conversion, and storage ofenergy; and process automation or robotics

Degree Requirements Bachelor degree in electrical engineering

Advanced degree (Masters or PhD)

Courses in Math, physical science, life science, engineering

Social sciences, humanities

Continued training


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Genetic Engineer

Genetic engineering (GE) is the splicing of genes fromone organism to another, unrelated organism, tocombine traits that would otherwise be very unlikely tooccur together.

Degree Requirements: Bachelor Degree in:

biology, botany, chemistry, zoology, or a related field

Graduate Degree in:

microbiology, genetics, embryology, biochemistry, or another

specialized bioscience or medical science Doctorate Degree in Biological Science

Some also get a medical degree as well


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Environmental Medicine

American Academy of Environmental Medicine is topromote optimal health through prevention, and safeand effective treatment of the causes of illness bysupporting physicians and other professionals in servingthe public through education about the interaction

between humans and their environment Trained to look for root causes of disease rather than just

treat disease Degree requirements: Bachelor degree (generally science) Write MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test) Advanced degree in medicine Pass licensing exam


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Environmental Lawyer

Environmental lawyers advise and represent clients on awide range of matters, including air and water pollution,land use concerns, agricultural issues, parks and

wilderness preservation, waste disposal, resource

extraction, transportation, and international issues, toname a few

Degree Requirements: Bachelor Degrees

Writing of LSAT (Law School Admissions Test)

Background in environmental studies helps (not required) Law Degree and one year working under practicing lawyer

Pass Bar exams


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International Relations

Deals with foreign policy, trade, globalization,international development, and international affairs

Degree requirements

A bachelor degree in international relations Includes course work in:

Economics

Political science

Anthropology

History

Business

Advanced degree (Masters, PhD) often required


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Final Tips

Any field you go into has environmental/green industryoptions

With the growth of the environmental field as a whole, it

is worth looking into the options available to you

Enjoy your time at University make sure you are happyin your program

Ask yourselfwhat do I want to do. AnswerHONESTLY!!!!! You have a long life ahead of you. Makesure you enjoy it

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