Career perspectives
There is an urgent need for environmental engineers and scientists due to the escalating challenges posed by climate change, pollution, water scarcity, and biodiversity loss.
Governments, industries, and communities worldwide are under increasing pressure to develop sustainable solutions for managing natural resources, reducing environmental risks, and adapting infrastructure to a changing climate (see for example WEF global risks report 2025). As a result, the job market in the environmental sector is rapidly expanding, with strong demand for qualified professionals capable of designing and implementing innovative, science-based solutions for a more sustainable future.
The Environmental Sciences and Engineering program at EPFL has shaped varied and inspiring career paths for its alumni, reflecting the program’s interdisciplinary nature and global impact.
Discover the career paths of our environmental scientists and engineers in the pages below!
(testimonials are grouped by topics)
