Careers in Transportation: Environmental Sciences
Environmental scientists study a project area to identify the important resources that are present. This information allows transportation planners to figure out what improvements will have the most positive benefits while causing the least physical disturbance to the area.


You may be preparing to become an environmental scientist by taking the following courses:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Science
  • Geography
  • Ecology
  • Geology
  • Life & Natural Sciences

Environmental scientists take part in the following studies:

  • Aquatic Insect & Fish Sampling
  • Endangered and Threatened Animal and Plant Surveys
  • Agricultural Studies
  • Soil Sampling and Analysis
  • Wetland Identification
  • Water Quality Sampling & Analysis
  • Mine & Quarry Planning
  • Wildlife Surveys & Identification
  • Hydrology Studies
  • Habitat Evaluations

Some job titles for environmental scientists include:

  • Air Quality Analyst
  • Earth Scientist
  • Fisheries Biologist
  • Wetland Ecologist/Scientist
  • Wildlife Biologist

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