Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering

About this programme

Civil, Geological and Environmental (CGE) Engineering is the design, construction, management and planning of the built environment. Our engineers work to understand and utilize the forces of nature for the betterment of both the public and the environment. The role of a CGE Engineer is especially important as we continually increase our ability to influence the world around us. While civil, geological and environmental engineering are inherently interconnected, many projects and areas of study can be grouped into each discipline. Civil engineers find innovative and efficient ways to utilize materials such as concrete, steel, soil and water in engineering works. Projects include the design and construction of roads, railways, water/wastewater facilities and utilities, and structures to name a few. Geological engineers use concepts from soil mechanics, rock mechanics and hydrogeology for projects such as mining, petroleum, geo-hazards, tunneling, foundations, infrastructure and water supply. Environmental engineers use the concepts from civil and geological engineering and apply those principles to engineer control or mitigate environmental impacts. Projects include reclamation and remediation, waste management, mine tailings, water treatment and air quality. Civil Engineering is the design, construction and management of the "built environment." Geological engineering is the application of engineering principles to the natural materials and fluids found in the earth, including rocks, soils, groundwater, petroleum and natural gas.