Isabella Lee-Hauser asked Kristin Malosh, North Star BlueScope Steel AddedWednesday, April 4, 2018 at 8:03 AM Hi Mrs. Malosh. I am curently a junior at high school outside of Pittsburgh. I’m interested in environmental engineering. Do you think environmental engineering is a career that would continue to grow? Do you also believe environmental engineering is a stable job where someone would not have to worry about the outlook of their job? And lastly do you have any tips on how to find somewhere where someone who interested in environmental engineering could observe and shadow? Thank you so much. Related to Choosing a Degree, Civil, Computers, Energy, Engineering Branches, Environment, Environmental, Food & Agriculture, Machines, Self Doubt, Social Concerns Areas of Impact Computers, Energy, Environment, Food & Agriculture, Machines Reset Sort By Default Kristin Malosh , North Star BlueScope Steel Answered Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 9:15 PM Hi Isabella. Great questions! I do think environmental engineering is a career that will continue to grow. I work in the steel and energy industries and there is no shortage of environmental management associated with those industries. Working for environmentally responsible industries is an exciting field for environmental engineers. As for stability, there is never a guarantee about a job. Industries go through cycles and the steel/energy industries are no different. I think the key to a successful career as an environmental engineer is to diversify your experience so you are able to adapt to a different path if needed. Consider consulting to get a good background or even working for a government agency. My tip to find a shadow opportunity would be to reach out to the Pittsburgh SWE group- pittsburgh.swe.org - this is the Society of Women Engineers. They should be able to point you in the right direction! If not, reach back out to me directly. Good luck.