Oil and gas companies over the world, including Saudi Arabia, are implementing policies and regulations to reinforce the sustainability of the industry. 

Overall, Saudi Arabia is highly expected to contribute to improving the global sustainability, providing greener projects and initiatives transpiring in the homeland over the course of the next several years.

As an Environmental Engineer, your job is to develop solutions to environmental problems. Your solutions may be related to recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and air pollution control. 

As a an Environmental Engineer, here are a few challenges you might face:

• This career probably won't pay as well as a Chemical Engineer, unless you work in Oil & Gas
• Job sites can be remote, dangerous, or require you to be present for long weeks at a time

As a an Environmental Engineer, you will get:

• A good degree if you want to do process design in water/wastewater treatment
• A crossover between Chemical Engineering and Civil Engineering
• To be a part of a growing Green sector
• To benefit from the fact that every project and problem is different and creatively stimulating

• In order to become an Environmental Engineer, you must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering or a related field, such as Civil, Chemical, or General Engineering
• You may also obtain a degree in Environmental Science or Biology